landwagon Joined Mar 23, 2005 Messages 1,266 Location Ivydale W.V. Aug 15, 2005 #1 What going folks, I have a 99 taco trd 3.4, that is idles round 500 rpm's and then cuts out, off an on off an on thin it fine. thanks for your help. good times, tim 87 fj 60 99 taco trd tlca 14863
What going folks, I have a 99 taco trd 3.4, that is idles round 500 rpm's and then cuts out, off an on off an on thin it fine. thanks for your help. good times, tim 87 fj 60 99 taco trd tlca 14863
4x4CPOSEADOG Joined Jul 14, 2004 Messages 2,557 Location on the right coast Aug 15, 2005 #2 Have you checked your spark plugs? Make sure they don't have ash deposits and or black soot between the electrode and tip.
Have you checked your spark plugs? Make sure they don't have ash deposits and or black soot between the electrode and tip.
landwagon Joined Mar 23, 2005 Messages 1,266 Location Ivydale W.V. Aug 15, 2005 Thread starter #3 spark plugs I just changed the spark plugs not to long ago, now motor has 133 k on it but I will check plugs in the a.m. thanks, Tim
spark plugs I just changed the spark plugs not to long ago, now motor has 133 k on it but I will check plugs in the a.m. thanks, Tim
calamaridog Joined Jun 6, 2003 Messages 2,602 Location Cuyamaca, CA and Las Vegas, NV Aug 16, 2005 #4 Tim, 1) I would suggest a motor treatment, such as SEAFOAM, to get rid of carbon build up. 2) Check the MAF and see if it is clean. If not, try to clean it with electrical contact cleaner. If that doesn't work, a new one may be in order. 3) Replace PCV valve. Does the power loss ever occur during acceleration?
Tim, 1) I would suggest a motor treatment, such as SEAFOAM, to get rid of carbon build up. 2) Check the MAF and see if it is clean. If not, try to clean it with electrical contact cleaner. If that doesn't work, a new one may be in order. 3) Replace PCV valve. Does the power loss ever occur during acceleration?
KLF Frame waxer SILVER Star Joined Apr 5, 2003 Messages 10,202 Location Southern NH Aug 21, 2005 #5 Take it to an AutoZone, have them hook up a code reader to the OBD-II port, see what it tells you. They'll do it for free.
Take it to an AutoZone, have them hook up a code reader to the OBD-II port, see what it tells you. They'll do it for free.
