Engine will not stay running

1989 TOYOTA PICKUP
190,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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BILLYKD1
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Engine starts and runs but shuts off within thirty seconds, will not accelerate.
Feb 14, 2019 at 9:52 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

This could be a problem with your catalytic converter getting plugged. Down below I have included a couple of links to great troubleshooting guides dealing with your situation, and they should allow you to track down and fix the issue you are having with your vehicle. Please go through them, and let us know what you find out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bad-catalytic-converter-symptoms
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
Feb 15, 2019 at 5:37 AM