Starts but will not stay running?

Tiny
DALE3JR88
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  • 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 6 CYL
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  • 129,000 MILES
Starts but will not stay running. If you give it gas it will, seems to be spark there, but instantly dies once you let off the gas.
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 AT 11:30 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

This sounds like you could have an issue with the Mass Air Flow Sensor. It could also be due to a faulty idle air control valve.

A dirty or a faulty mass air flow sensor can trigger an issue with the engine idle. Over time air particles will stick to sensor and that will impact the effectiveness of the sensor.
You can service the sensor by cleaning it.

Here are couple of helpful articles:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-mass-air-flow-sensor-works-maf
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/mass-air-flow-service

Another possibility is a faulty Idle air control valve. The idle air control valve, just like the mass air flow sensor, can have internal build up of particles. This will restrict air flow thru the valve and make it difficult for the engine to idle.
This can be cleaned as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-idle-air-control-valve-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/idle-air-control-valve-service

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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Saturday, September 18th, 2021 AT 9:30 PM

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