Continuous backfire

1995 TOYOTA T-100
250,000 MILES • 3.4L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TBROWN1226
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My vehicle is continuously backfiring at idle and when I put it in drive and try to go it cuts off on me. what should I check first ?
Dec 10, 2017 at 3:25 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like either there is a timing issue or a bad valve causing it to backfire. However, there are many other things which can cause it. Watch this video for a list if things to check.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiI_eeFg-2A
Dec 11, 2017 at 5:56 PM
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