1992 Toyota Tercel engine losing power and missing

1992 TOYOTA TERCEL
168,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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DGAWRYCH
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All of a sudden my engine started running rough,losing power, and missing. Both at idle and when I accelerate. What should I start to check?
May 20, 2010 at 6:07 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
May 20, 2010 at 6:52 PM
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WILROSE3
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[quote:695f4cdd0f="dgawrych"]Engine Performance problem
1992 Toyota Tercel 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 168000 miles

All of a sudden my engine started running rough,losing power, and missing. Both at idle and when I accelerate. What should I start to check?[/quote:695f4cdd0f]


Have you found out what the problem is? I have the exact same problem right after I got my tune-up in April 2010.

Rosie
Jun 18, 2010 at 2:08 PM
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