Power loss

STEVEO1966

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1996 TOYOTA TACOMA
4 CYL
4WD
MANUAL
162,000 MILES

Check engine light comes on when you plug a reader in it says error not reading when the light is off it will read but no codes come up. When the check engine light is on there is a loss of power and the a/c stops working, let it sit for a few hours and light is off and every thing is fine.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Is the engine overheating? It is going into power loss mode. Do you have a scanner that can read what is happening when the vehicle is being driven?

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Friday, December 10th, 2010 AT 7:20 PM

STEVEO1966

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No it does not overheat. Like hook the scanner up and drive around with the scanner on, but it hasn't been able to read with the check engine light on.

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Sunday, December 12th, 2010 AT 3:03 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Are you able to turn the light off (reset)?

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Monday, December 13th, 2010 AT 6:10 PM

DEANO1961

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Steveo1966, did you find the solution?

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Friday, March 19th, 2021 AT 8:30 AM

DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny.

Unfortunately, You've attached your response to one that is years old and wont necessarily ever be responded to. What we ask you to do is start a new question and be sure to include all your vehicle information. Here is the new question link:

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