What causes a Toyota pickup engine to stall?
At higher mileages (125,000+) the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor may intermittently stop working, especially when the vehicle is fully warmed up. This can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly. The average cost for a Toyota Pickup Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement is between $174 -$199.
Why does my Toyota truck stall at red lights?
Have not fixed problem yet. its fine sometimes then after warmed up it will stall at red lights re start but no idle able to drive it home but continues to stall. one time it would not start back up untill next morning. this is the first time ever with this problem
How does the cold start injector work on a Toyota?
The cold start injector most certainly works at temperatures above 32deg. The cold start injector time switch provides a ground circuit for the injector that allows the injector to spray fuel during cranking to help start the engine. The time it allows the fuel to spray is based on what the temperature is.
Why does my car stall when it’s warm?
Stalls on warm starts, especially at higher altitudes. Will lift hood, let engine cool (10-30 minutes), and then engine starts fine. Engine does not idle rough, or stall at stop lights/signs. When the engine is cold it idles fine and runs fine,about after a minute it starts to have a surging idle.
What should I do if my Toyota Truck is acting up?
The mass air flow meter, throttle position sensor, and the EFI water temp sensor are the 3 main inputs to determine the fuel injection duration and should be checked. When the truck is acting up the take a can of carburetor cleaner and spray the intake manifold where it bolts to the cylinder head and the surge tank gasket.
Why does my Toyota pickup keep leaking air?
If the idle straightens out then it is leaking vacuum/air. Be careful that there is no arcing from the plug wires and use common sense the carburetor cleaner is obviously flammable. Try spraying along the intake runner tube and the clamps on the hoses. How many miles are on the truck and have you replaced the fuel filter.
What causes a car to stall while idling?
STALLING DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE If the engine stalls while idling or driving, the engine may be running out of fuel or not receiving enough fuel pressure to keep it running. The most likely cause of this kind of stalling would be a fuel pump that is not spinning fast enough or is intermittently cutting out.
Why is idle speed not coming back up?
If the ISC system is working correctly, the PCM should adjust idle speed to keep the engine from lugging down when the A/C compressor engages. If idle speed drops down and does not come back up, the ISC system is not responding the way it should.