1988 Tercel sarts and die - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

wingover · 03-10-2008, 07:09 PM

Hi There,

Everything was fine, the car started this morning like always but after 5 minutes driving, while standing in a red light it died.

When you turn the key and crank the engine it will start for 1 second and then die. (almost like when you leave the key it dies)

Help??

Planetgoofey · 03-10-2008, 08:09 PM

Sounds like a vac leak- egr...etc , but could be a host of other stuff-(fuel pump-filter-electrical.. etc )the easiest is to
look for a disconnected or cracked vac hose first

wingover · 03-10-2008, 09:09 PM

Thanks for the reply.
So i looked for hoses that are loose but all looks fine.
When i start the car it will idles fine for 2 sec and die. So i drip some fuel directy to the carb and it will idle for 6 sec and die.

If i pump the gas pedal quickly i can keep the engine running but rough.

seems to be the carb.

any help from here?

Planetgoofey · 03-10-2008, 09:16 PM

fuel filter
Fuel pump
Carb
In that order

Is there a strong smell of gas?

PG

wingover · 03-10-2008, 09:43 PM

Fuel filter fine
Fuel pump fine. pushing lots of fuel with no problem.

Carb??

no fuel smell. more like not enough fuel is getting to the throttle. maybe a blockage in the carb??

Planetgoofey · 03-11-2008, 01:31 AM

Got spark
Got fuel to carb
No visible vac leaks..................................
did you check your EGR Valve?
What engine type---3A, 3AC, 3E ?
Carb is different on 3E

Peace
PG

wingover · 03-11-2008, 02:58 PM

Spark's iridium and are new
How do i know what engine i have? 3e,3a..

I do have this plug on the firewall to connect and test equipment.