CEL & shaking during idle & low speeds

[Erick19]

I have a 2000 Toyota 4runner and my check engine light turned on for the first time. I've noticed that lately my car shakes when I'm in idle or I slow down. I took it to a mechanic and after checking the codes they replaced the air filter, fuel filter and the spark plugs. The check engine light went away for about a day but then came back, the shaking never changed. I really don't want to spend any more money for lack luster results. Any suggestions for what may be the cause? Any help much appreciated!!

[kball]

You need to get the codes read to see what exactly is going on. Either buy a code reader for $40 or more depending on how nice you want it to be or take it to an autoparts store that will read the codes for you.

I'm betting it's a misfire code.

[jetwhine]

Erick19,

I agree with kball, you need to know what code/codes you have before you can troubleshoot. I suspect that it migt be related to the EGR system. That is just a guess and not a confirm without the codes. Get the codes and we might be able to help, without it/them it is just a shot in the dark.

[Erick19]

Thanks for the posts! I'll do just that and get those codes soon as possible. I appreciate the help!