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Engine died randomly while driving but now runs fine?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Elijahsaurus02, Aug 16, 2025.

  1. Aug 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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    Elijahsaurus02

    Elijahsaurus02 [OP] New Member

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    Alrighty, I need yalls help. So, I was driving down the road and sped up a little past an idiot. Then just a little further down the road I notice the gas pedal stop responding and rps are dropping so I pull over. When I pull over the engine dies so I crank it up dies three seconds later it dies again. So, after freaking out a little bit I turn off my headlights and crank it again now it runs perfectly fine like nothing happened. I ran an obd scanner on it no codes. I'm honestly lost because it runs fine even though it completes died on me. I'm writing on here to see if anyone could give me some Insite on what happened or if it's happened to anyone else.
     
  2. Aug 17, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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    deanosaurus

    deanosaurus Caveman

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    I would check the battery voltage with the truck off and the alternator voltage with the truck on, as well as the battery connections and major engine bay ground points.
     
  3. Aug 17, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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    clifpaul

    clifpaul Well-Known Member

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    Too many to fit here now!
    Check the MAF sensor too. Mine did almost the same exact thing when it went out
     
  4. Aug 17, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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    Rougarou680

    Rougarou680 Swamp Lurker

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    Check fuel pressure also.
     

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