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3vzfe running extremely rich

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#1 ·
Hey guys I have a 96 Camry has the 3vzfe 3.0 v6 car was having stalling a driveablity issues so I changed the icm and now it runs all the time and fires right up but is running very rich blowing black smoke and down on power can’t figure it out put the old Icm back in and the same thing any suggestions
 
#2 ·
I'd be looking at the Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) first, if here.

Condition, wiring, connections @ the sensor, -and- ECM - since the ECM was changed,

In any case, I would be hooking up an OBDII diagnostic scanner and getting some readings (MAF, ECT, fuel trims, etc.) to help w/ diagnosing the issue.

If the motor was running 'very poorly' prior to the ECM failing:

I'd also check mechanical timing: a "jumped Timing Belt" can -also- cause the above (no power, black smoke).

Hope this helps.
 
#9 ·
I'd bank on a sticking lean oxygen sensor,it'll push it too rich and never throw a code, show normal fuel trims or even lean trims. Unplug the O2 and make it run in limp mode to confirm that. Also need to check the fuel pressure regulator isn't leaking fuel into the vacuum line and into the air intake as well as running full pressure.