How to replace fuel injector in Toyota 4Runner?
For those that are interested, here’s a video of us swapping injectors on a 3.4 liter V6 in a 1st Gen Tacoma. “My old man is a television repairman, he’s got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it!” My daughter’s 96 3.4 is throwing P0301 code. She has replaced spark plugs and coils/wires-Amazon.
Which is the best way to test a fuel injector?
A long screwdriver or thin piece of rebar will work fine. Place the tip of the rod on a fuel injector. You will be using the metal rod to transmit sound from the fuel injector to your ear without having to bring your face too close to a running engine. Set one end of the rod or screwdriver on the injector itself while holding it up with one hand.
Why is my daughter’s 96 3.4 throwing p0301 code?
My daughter’s 96 3.4 is throwing P0301 code. She has replaced spark plugs and coils/wires-Amazon. Still getting code, runs poorly. I tried the screwdriver listen test and heard injector clicking. Rig has over 200k miles. Not sure if I should just replace the injector or all. Compression has not been checked.
What to do if your fuel injector is not clicking?
If you find one that is not clicking, there is an issue with the injector or the electronic control that is transmitting to the injector. If you have an OBDII scanner and your vehicle’s check engine light is on, you can check to see if there have been any errors in the vehicle’s computer regarding that cylinder or injector.
What causes cylinder 6 on a Toyota 4Runner to misfire?
The engine is also not firing all of the fuel, so raw fuel is also passing through Cylinder 6 into the exhaust. Mileage may suffer as well when your 4Runner has P0306 as well. P0306 is a cylinder specific misfire code, which means that Cylinder 6 is misfiring and causing it.
What causes the trouble code p0306 on a Toyota 4Runner?
There are quite a few things that can cause the P0306 trouble code to trigger the Toyota 4Runner. Here are the most common problems that may cause it. They are presented somewhat in order from most to least likely to be causing the code: Bad Spark Plugs – Spark plugs are one of the most common causes of P0306.
What does OBD2 stand for in Toyota 4Runner?
It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0306 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your 4Runner. The nice thing about P0306 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems much more simple than P0300, which means that the cylinders are randomly misfiring.