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1992 Toyota Tercel engine losing power and missing

Tiny
DGAWRYCH
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  • 1992 TOYOTA TERCEL
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 168,000 MILES
All of a sudden my engine started running rough, losing power, and missing. Both at idle and when I accelerate. What should I start to check?
Thursday, May 20th, 2010 AT 6:07 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
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Thursday, May 20th, 2010 AT 6:52 PM
Tiny
WILROSE3
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Have you found out what the problem is? I have the exact same problem right after I got my tune-up in April 2010.

Rosie
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Friday, June 18th, 2010 AT 2:08 PM

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