DasBach

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Well, I'm in the stages of running around with my hair on fire to prepare for Deployment and now... the car doesn't want to stay running? I get in it, start it and it idles at like 700, stutters and shakes and dies. I tried starting it 10-15 times but it doesn't stay running... This is not a good time for this. It throws a code but I have no clue how to check it. Anyone have a clue?

1992 SC300 5 Speed. 105K Miles.

T0ked

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Make sure the MAFS is connected properly. Unplug it an replug it just to be sure. This is stock? If it continues, try some injector cleaner (seafoam) and if needed a new Fuel ECU. these are the steps i was advised on this board and it worked like a charm for me.

Best thing would actually to get that code read.

TheMole

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Start with the free stuff. Take it to a local Autozone and borrow their ecu scanners to read the code. Maybe its a bad idle air control valve? Did you do anything to the engine prior to this happening?

DasBach

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Nothing has been done to the engine. I added HID's and a Car Stereo. I guess I'll unplug and replug the MAF and try reseting the ECU. I'll go from there. Its weird... its never given me trouble.

vwynn

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wow you can barrow it for free? hah i wanna try that =]

on top of what everyone said.. maybe check your trottle cable? its highly unlikely that thats the prob.. but i remember a friend of mine was messing with my friends s2k.. adjusting the cable.. and it would start idle about 500-700 revs and then bogs n stall.

LexusFiend

You check ur codes by connecting te1 and e1 on the diagnostic ports, autozone cant help you out because u are ob1 not ob2 ... besides how u gonna get there if ur car wont start .... might be a loose vacuum hose or ur intake split where u can see it ... if u do a quick search for "codes" you should find a bunch of threads with a website that has all the codes on it ... let us know what u find.
-Jack

stonewis

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Mine did something like this too. I replaced the fuel pump ecu (located on the bulkhead behind the back seat panel on the driver's side) and voila, it runs!

Luxor

iTrader: (15)

sounds like a fuel problem, try to replace your fuel filter, or check fuel pump to see if it is working properly ^

jonesy

how much for a fuel pump ecu?????

vg7z

FUEL PUMP ECU! I had the same problem as well...itd start, then just choke out and die.

BTW im in the process of deploying too AL UEDEID AB, Qatar

DasBach

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Well the best of luck to you as well fellow service member. I'll be in Anbar Province, so who knows if I'll come back lol.

vg7z

Damn, Anbar is a hot ****ing zone. best of luck to you too.

IronCobra

I had this same problem with my old 95 SC400... $2000 later, 6 visits to various Toyota and Lexus dealerships, and several nights staring at the engine...

Never fixed... Sold the car with the problem

Good luck!

DasBach

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Well, thank kinda' kills my excitement! Lol

DasBach

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I did the jumper thing using the diagnostic port and the Check Engine Light just keeps flashing... never pauses or anything. I decided to : Remove the negative cable from the battery and wait a few moments, plug it back in and tighten it. Then, I unplugged the Fuse under the hood, freaking... EFI Fuse. Waited, attempted to start my car. It did the idle for 3 seconds, then putter and die. I turned the ignition to on, and did the jumper thing and it just starts flashing without stopping. Repeated the entire process but the second time around I put the jumper in before putting the key into the ON position.. same constant flashing. I have ALOT of running around to do and need this car running... kinda bugged because I can't figure it out :S