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Help with misfire

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by JustBadLuck, Feb 26, 2017.

  1. Feb 26, 2017 at 11:29 AM
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    JustBadLuck

    JustBadLuck [OP] New Member

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    I have a 1996 4Runner 3.4 ltr.

    I have a bad sputter especially when getting into the gas - starting off or going up-hill. I could not get a code for almost a full year. The I finally got a p0302 code. So I started throwing parts at it.

    I replaced:
    - all 3 Coil Packs
    - all spark plug wires
    - all spark plugs
    - all 6 fuel injectors
    - both O2 sensors
    - crankshaft sensor
    - ran 2 cans of 44K

    Each time I replaced one of these parts, I tested and the problem still persisted. The problem still persists. I have spoken to numerous mechanics as well as auto parts stores. No one can pinpoint the problem.

    Does anyone have any suggestions?
     
  2. Feb 26, 2017 at 4:26 PM
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    Kyle11863

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    Well for one thing you're in the wrong section for a 96, which is probably why no one has offered any help. @Bob any chance of moving this to the third gen section?

    As far as your issue, has this problem been there since you got the 4runner or is it a newer issue? To me, it kind of sounds like its a timing issue. When I replaced the water pump on my camry it did the same thing, so I pulled the timing belt back a tooth or two and it went back to normal.
     
  3. Feb 26, 2017 at 4:36 PM
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    JustBadLuck

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    As soon as I clicked Post I realized I was in the wrong forum, sry about that.

    I had the truck for about 6 months before I started having the problem. I've been working on it for a little over a year trying to solve the hesitation problem.

    Would the diagnostics pick up a timing issue? I am using an old CarMD.
     
  4. Feb 26, 2017 at 4:43 PM
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    Kyle11863

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    Lol its all good. Just figured I'd say something since we're not as accustomed the the 3.4 here.

    To be honest I'm not sure if diagnostics would pick up a timing issue. Most of the cars I work on are pre OBD II. Tell me if this sounds familiar, it idles fine but then starts to sputter around 2-3000 rpms?
     
  5. Feb 26, 2017 at 5:00 PM
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    JustBadLuck

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    Thanks again for the reply.

    It sputters when taking off or going up hill...any time I have to get into the pedal. However It seems to idle perfect. I put a new Fuel Filter on this afternoon but of course that didn't make a difference.
     
  6. Feb 26, 2017 at 6:58 PM
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    Kyle11863

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    Hmm my money is still on the timing but I could easily be wrong, the 3rd gen guys would be the ones to ask
     

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