car starts and then dies... - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

lonis · 08-06-2003, 08:47 PM

so I was checking out my fuel system today to make sure everything was ok, so i pulled the assembly out of the tank... checked the pump and filter and regulator, everything looked good, so i put it back, and the only other thing i did was disconnect the top line from the fuel filter under the hood, and put everything back... now the car starts for a few seconds, but then dies, like chokes itself out... I dont know whats wrong, and its got me going crazy! when the key is in the on position i hear this clicking noise from the ACIS vacuum switch valve, it stops after about a minute though, if anybody can help me, I would greatly appeciate it!

Nick · 08-06-2003, 09:48 PM

air flow meter?

lonis · 08-06-2003, 11:07 PM

i doubt it...I think it may be the fuel filter, because i was getting poor performance before and i think relieving the pressure, now it cant get enough fuel period, it may be clogged?? ... it starts then chokes out... doesnt ever get above like 500 rpm...

Nick · 08-06-2003, 11:11 PM

filter's not a bad idea, and its cheap and quick

FlipNap21 · 08-06-2003, 11:48 PM

Have you checked the EGR valve? I was having some problems with my 92 camry and just got it back from the shop. My car stopped stalling and my power was regained. It cost about $300us to fix if I can recall correctly.

Nick · 08-06-2003, 11:50 PM

engine shoudl run even with no emissions equipment, doubt that's what it is

fuel, compressed air, spark, that's what you need