Intermittent problem

120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD
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CLOLSEN49
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1994 Toyota Camry V-6 has internittent problem similar to running out of gas; car running fine then engine nearly quits, will idle [barely] but will not rev or move car, turn off/restart same problem, come back hours later engine runs fine and may go many miles but eventually problem repeats.
Jan 28, 2011 at 1:05 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure if its within specs if okay-test the throttle position sensor and airflow meter
Jan 28, 2011 at 1:10 AM
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CLOLSEN49
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Thanks for your response but this is an all or nothing thing. Car either runs perfectly or will not move.
Jan 28, 2011 at 10:27 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do what I've suggested and go from there-could be a ground or computer issue other than the above
Jan 28, 2011 at 10:43 PM
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