1997 Toyota Tacoma

1997 TOYOTA TACOMA
15,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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my son has our 1997 toyota truck at college. He called and said its missing when running. We knew when he took it to school that there was a problem with the exhaust manifold. Do you think that sounds correct w/the symtoms?
Apr 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM
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Engine running rough or misfiring can be cause by the following-inspect and test all the following below:
1.Defective spark plug.
2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.
3.Lack of compression
4.False air leakage.
5.Faulty fuel injectors.
6.Insufficient fuel pressure.
7.Contaminated fuel.
8.EGR valve that is leaking.
9.Oxygen sensors.
10.Idle air control valve.
11.Throttle position sensor.
Apr 14, 2010 at 2:59 PM