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"Dr. Chicago" <lee.kevin@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Ok, I have more clarification. Not much help, but info nonetheless.
> So, like I said the car has been sitting for approx 6 months and runs
> rough (like running on 3 cyls or worse) upon starting. Ok, throw out
> the Autozone bit if you wish:
>
> Apparently at any given time you can go out and start it and it will
> purr like a kitten for a minute or three and THEN start acting up and
> running rough. The pattern varies. All filters and ignition parts are
> allegedly no more than 20k old. Just some more nuggets if that means
> anything to anyone. Thx.
>
> KL
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I think you will need to have a competent technician look at the car to
determine what is causing the problem. Things to check are the ignition
system because Toyotas sometimes do not run well on aftermarket ignition
parts; fuel delivery (check fuel pressure and volume to see if there is a
problem with the fuel pressure regulator, fuel filter, or fuel pump); idle
air control valve; MAF sensor; manifold vacuum; and leaks or cracks in the
intake snorkel between the MAF sensor and throttle body.
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Ray O
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