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Rough idle

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by TacomaTyler_2002, Dec 12, 2019.

  1. Dec 12, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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    TacomaTyler_2002

    TacomaTyler_2002 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    my truck just started idling rough. What could be causing that? Please help! 2.7l
     
  2. Dec 13, 2019 at 7:27 AM
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    Glamisman

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    take her to an NAPA, Auto Zone etc and have them put a scanner on it and check for pending codes... it shouldnt be too long before one pops.
     
  3. Dec 13, 2019 at 7:31 AM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    Does it run rough only at idle, or when you are driving down the road?
     
  4. Dec 13, 2019 at 9:21 AM
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    OneWheelPeel

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    OP, Thank you for providing the overwhelming amount of information that we can Voluntarily use t diagnose your problem over the internet.
     
  5. Dec 13, 2019 at 6:21 PM
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    TacomaTyler_2002

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    Truck is only idling rough when stopped, drives fine. I have cleaned the mass air flow sensor, cleaned the throttle body, replaced spark plugs, replaced fuel filter, replaced air filter and added a bottle of Seafoam to fuel tank, it’s still idling rough
     
  6. Dec 14, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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    Damyota

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    Will it idle on a cold start? Or do you have to help it for the first ten seconds? Maybe clean your idle air control valve?
     
  7. Dec 14, 2019 at 6:45 AM
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    TacomaTyler_2002

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    It actually runs better when I start it cold, it’s usually after I drive it for awhile and it comes up to temp it idles rough but I never have to help it out any, it won’t die.
     
  8. Dec 14, 2019 at 6:52 AM
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    Damyota

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    What kinda plugs you use?
     

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