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IAC (Idle Air Control)... Is this a valve or a motor in my 2008 Tacoma V6?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tekmanic, Dec 30, 2015.

  1. Dec 30, 2015 at 2:49 PM
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    tekmanic

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    I am having problems starting my 2008 six cylinder Tacoma. Engine revs on start, then rpms drop and engine stalls. Can take 10-20 attempts before it catches and runs. Appears to be an IAC problem. But, I am not sure if this is a valve or a small motor on my truck. Searching a couple parts stores is not returning a valid valve for my truck. Please give me some info... Thanks!
     
  2. Dec 30, 2015 at 3:14 PM
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    Thanks for the IAC Not Present info. Any ideas on why my Taco will rev then stall out. No check engine light and no codes. Have cleaned MAF, new plugs, and new O2 sensors. Happens intermittently.
     
  3. Dec 30, 2015 at 4:21 PM
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    Remove and clean the throttle body.
     
  4. Dec 30, 2015 at 4:52 PM
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    Yup, already have cleaned the TB. Should have included that in my earlier post... I also thought about a vacuum leak, but the problem is intermittent.
     
  5. Dec 30, 2015 at 7:27 PM
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    Injectors, fuel pump, coil packs possibly?
     
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  6. Dec 30, 2015 at 8:26 PM
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    Was this going on before the throttle body cleaning?
     
  7. Dec 31, 2015 at 9:12 AM
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    It seems to be a timming problem. Have you an engine alert?. Possible an OCV or it´s filter clogged.
     
  8. Dec 31, 2015 at 9:47 AM
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    throttle position sensor probably
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    50 dollars toyota OEM. these wear out and a worn one can do strange crap like you describe

    do NOT get aftermarket ! the quality is crap


    replace it (cake), dump ecu by discon battery 10 mins, connect, go drive


    wait does a 2008 have one ? here I am stupid
     
  9. Dec 31, 2015 at 10:51 AM
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    Have you ran any fuel treatment through it yet? Something that helps to remove water and clean your fuel system..
     
  10. Feb 6, 2016 at 7:10 AM
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    tek, did you solve this? i have similar issue.
     

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