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engine starts but shuts off

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tommy r, Dec 28, 2014.

  1. Dec 28, 2014 at 7:25 AM
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    tommy r

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    so i replaced a blown head gasket on 97 taco. now when i start iit shuts back off aft min. but starts rite back up
     
  2. Dec 28, 2014 at 7:32 AM
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    moondeath

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    Did you plug the mass air flow back in. It will do exactly what you're describing if it's not hooked up.
     
  3. Dec 28, 2014 at 7:39 AM
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    yes i did.and i kept getting code saying maf sensoreven replaced it with ne
     
  4. Dec 28, 2014 at 7:40 AM
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    If it stays running if you keep the rpms up and if it will stay running after everything is warm check the idle air control valve. We see it all the time at work
     
  5. Dec 28, 2014 at 7:42 AM
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    after a few times of starting i can get it to run
     
  6. Dec 28, 2014 at 7:44 AM
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    check that then. Some people call it an idle speed control valve
     
  7. Dec 28, 2014 at 7:53 AM
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    ok ill check. thanks
     

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