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Hesitation/Sputtering between 30 to 40 mph

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by randy.click, Jan 25, 2017.

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Hesitation/Sputtering between 30 to 40 mph

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  1. Jan 25, 2017 at 8:49 AM
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    randy.click

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    2007 Tacoma 4.0l. Hesitation/Sputtering between 30 to 40 mph? Any thoughts?
     
  2. Jan 25, 2017 at 8:55 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Could be a multitude of things:

    • Plugs
    • wires/coil pack
    • fuel injectors

    Are you throwing codes?
     
  3. Jan 25, 2017 at 8:58 AM
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    Not sure? The engine light has not come on?
     
  4. Jan 25, 2017 at 9:04 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Did this just randomly come about? Have you had work done previously to the truck?
     
  5. Jan 25, 2017 at 9:08 AM
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    No. Just oil change.
     
  6. Jan 25, 2017 at 9:08 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    When is the last time the plugs were changed?
     
  7. Jan 25, 2017 at 9:10 AM
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    last summer. Hesitation is intermittent
     
  8. Jan 25, 2017 at 9:16 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Without any codes it is hard to troubleshoot. So the engine is actually missing? Has the CEL flashed at all when this occurs?


    For now, I would just do a tune up with new plugs and cleaning the MAF sensor. You can also have it scanned to see if there is a code pending.
     
  9. Jan 25, 2017 at 9:18 AM
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    Will do. Thanks.
     
  10. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:31 AM
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    does this occur when on the flat and level constant speed - or on acceleration?

    FYI I had a car that did this when I was coming off an entrance ramp to the highway - as I accelerated through 30+mph to Highway speed it bogged. Turned out to be a bad fuel pump. (intermittent pressure when under demand).
     
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    Did you ever find out what the issue was? I own a 2011 Toyota Highlander and I am having the same issue.
     
  12. Aug 30, 2019 at 9:42 PM
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    I'm leaning towards spark plugs
     
  13. Aug 30, 2019 at 9:49 PM
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    I vote fuel pump.
     
  14. Sep 19, 2019 at 10:11 AM
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    I assume you have ruled out the Gas / changed brand/grade?
     

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