Engine does not stay started, it sputters?

Tiny
ALI G
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  • 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • 150 MILES
Car cuts off runs a few minutes than cuts off. It sputters.
Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 AT 3:16 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi,

This can be the result of a few things. Are you able to keep it running if you lightly press the accelerator? Also, is the check engine light staying on or flashing when the engine is running? Did this happen all at once? Let me know.

Next, when this happens, have you ever noticed any dark smoke from the exhaust or odd odors? I ask because it could be too much or too little fuel reaching the combustion chamber. You may want to check the fuel pressure to see if it is within the manufacturer's specifications.

Here is a link that explains in general how it is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

I attached the manufacturer's fuel pressure specifications below.

If the check engine light is staying on, I recommend having the computer scanned to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes. This will help point us in the right direction.

Here is a quick video showing how it's done:

https://youtu.be/b2IJGfImVvw?si=H7OFuJgpEaoSxBJm

Let me know as much as you can.

take care,

Joe

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Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 AT 8:49 PM

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