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Rough idle after engine wash

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by sirsaechao, Jan 26, 2013.

  1. Jan 26, 2013 at 10:31 AM
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    sirsaechao

    sirsaechao [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I always wash my engine and never had a problem. This morning, I used Simple Green (like always) and then hosed it down. When I fired the truck it fired right up. I drove to get breakfast and it was idling rough like it was about to stall. Also when I go from a dead stop to go it feels like it is starving and like the engine is not getting enough air or fuel or whatever it maybe. I pulled all the spark plug and they were dry. Hooked up a code reader (no check engine light on) and it reads nothing. Any idea? Its hard to even drive let alone I don't to keep punching the gas pedal and damage something. Thanks.
     
  2. Jan 26, 2013 at 1:04 PM
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    sirsaechao

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    Solved it. I pulled the driverside plug closes to the firewall and it had some moisture so I replaced all 6 and now it runs perfect.
     
  3. Jan 26, 2013 at 4:52 PM
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    TacomaJPP

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    Glad I could help. :)

    I usually leave mine running while washing and I only use a real fine mist to wash it off after scrubbing.
     

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