Start/Stopping

[franxtoy]

Hello, I have this 1991 Toyota Camry Wagon 4 cyl w/ 190,000 miles. The problem; it now starts but then DIES right away. So we removed the injectors, cleaned and soaked them, re-installed but same thing. Replaced fuel filter but no luck. If I jump the cold start injector it will stay running (low Idle RPMs - as soon as I try to accelerate engine it wants to die). Also kept it running with carb cleaner through the main intake plenum with the air box disconnected.

ANY ideas out there. I'm a first time poster. Tahnk you in advance.

[franxtoy]

oh and it's getting a OBD 1 reading = 43

[arabianobsession]

Is it getting enough spark?

[eyeball96]

I moved your thread to the appropriate forum. Maybe someone here familar with Gen 2's will be able to help you solve your problem.


to TN

[white90dx]

Code 43 is for the starter signal to the ECU... I don't think that is related to the problem at the moment.

Try placing a jumper wire between the Fp and B+ connections on the diagnostics port in the engine bay. If the motor stays running, you have a defective AFM (air flow meter, on top of the airbox).

Did somebody recently remove the airbox lid (and unplug the wiring harness)? If done incorrectly, it can damage the AFM internals and cause the problem you are describing. The car should not run with the air intake tube remove also (a sealed intake from the AFM to the throttle body is required for proper running of the motor).

-Charlie

PS. I have 2 extra known good working AFMs...

[franxtoy]

yes it's getting spark as far as I can tell

[Doctor J]

Also check the ground wire connection below the driver side headlight

[matdbom]

i had a 91 accord that would start and then die right away because of a bad electronic ignition switch. but since you are able to keep it idling i dont know if that could be your problem. good luck