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4Runner
Engine
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Revs Up
When the engine reaches 2,000 RPMs it turns off?
2002 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
180,000 MILES • 3.0L • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
DT12301
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In neutral it’s fine can rev up to anything, as soon as I get into drive or reverse when the revs hits 2,000 RPMs the car just turns off.
Nov 16, 2023 at 7:40 AM
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It sounds like you have a bad crankshaft angle sensor, but we should run the codes to see if any are stored.
Here is a guide to help:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Here is the location of the crankshaft sensor so you can check it out. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
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Nov 17, 2023 at 3:58 AM
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