Loss of engine power

2006 TOYOTA YARIS
117,000 MILES • 1.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KHURRAMNCP
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The engine of the car suddenly lost its power. It vibrates upon pressing the accelerator but car is not accelerated up to the desired speed. It looks as it has lost its soul. Mechanic says it could be an issue of the fault in of one of the four cylinders.
Feb 8, 2015 at 5:57 AM
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HMAC300
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Hello,

I would do a compression test to make sure the engine is okay, then I would service the throttle bore becasue it sounds like you are in limp mode. Here are two guide to help get you started.


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode

Please run down these guides and report back.
Feb 8, 2015 at 8:25 AM
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BOOPERIII
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Thanks for this post I had this problem and had to service the throttle body worked great!
Mar 2, 2019 at 2:15 PM
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