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Mystery engine wire plug after replacing head gasket

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by redtruck95, Jan 18, 2025.

  1. Jan 18, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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    redtruck95

    redtruck95 [OP] New Member

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    Hello,
    I recently replaced the head gasket in my 95 Tacoma and can't figure out where one of the engine wire plugs goes. It's a two prong plug that branches off around the throttle body and is about 6 inches long. The truck starts without it, but only runs for about 8 seconds before it shuts itself off. Any ideas as to where this may go? I can't seem to find anything so I'm assuming its under the intake out of sight. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
     
  2. Jan 18, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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    Glamisman

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    A picture of the connector and motor size might help.
     
  3. Jan 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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    redtruck95

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    I can try to post a better pic when I get home but I believe it’s this one here. The engine is either a 2RZ-FE or a 3RZ-FE manual transmission with nothing fancy (no AC, power windows etc)

    IMG_9625.jpg
     
  4. Jan 18, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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    Moonrman

    Moonrman Fix it and it will run

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    That motor doesn't even look like its been disassembled and reassembled. I'm so glad I live in a salt free zone.
     
  5. Jan 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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    foresterfields40

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    That could likely be your IAC valve plug
     

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