2003 Toyota Tundra fuel pressure

Tiny
JSL129
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  • 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 152,000 MILES
Im having a problem with my truck accelerating and idling. First - an example. This has been going on for about 3 weeks and mainly when the car is not quite warmed up yet. But it is not limited to that condition. When I come to a complete stop, then accelerate, I am able to accelerate for a second or 2, then it acts like I just took my foot off the gas for 1-2 seconds, then accelerates normally. Today was the worst condition I have felt. I was driving up a hill waiting in line to cross an intersection. When I let my foot off the brakes, I hit the gas. After I hit the gas, my truck hesitated and started rolling backward slightly. I then floored it to try to get back up and nothing happened. After about 4 seconds, it responded with quick acceleration. And this was a right after I cranked it, but the truck was still warm from driving earlier.

The idling problem exists mainly but is not limited to first cranking the vehicle and letting it idle. Also, I have noticed that when the air conditioner cuts on, it pulls the rpms down even more. Not enough to stall the truck, but lower than usual and my ac does not cool as well with this condition.

my first guess was that it had to be something in fuel. My plugs and wires are brand new and this vehicle is very well kept up. I have rented a fuel pressure tester from autozone (never been used).

my question is: is it right to assume that it could be my fuel pump or my fuel pressure regulator?

if so, how can I determine this using the fuel pressure tester, how do I use the fuel pressure tester for this application, and where do I connect the fuel pressure tester?

also, my check engine light is not on and has not turned on since I have been having this problem.

any other thoughts on what this could be?
Monday, September 13th, 2010 AT 3:50 PM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Many to consider
check for codes 1st
also consider MAF sensor and exhaust system flow test
since you have the fuel tester do a fuel test and is low readings replace filter and do the test again

Fuel pressure regulator
Fuel pressure at no vacuum 265 - 304 kPa (2.7 - 3.1 kgf/cm2 , 38 - 44 psi)
no vacuum 226 - 265 kPa (2.3 - 2.7 kgf/cm2 , 33 - 38 psi)

Fuel pump Resistance at 20 °C (68 °F) 0.2 - 3.0 à ©.


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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 AT 7:02 PM

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