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1988 Toyota Supra Repair Question


Topics covered: Body, Rpm, Throttle body.
Mileage: 80,000 miles.

Asked on January 28, 2012

- at 2000 rpm, the throttle cannot stay steady and goes between idle and 2000 rpm. have replaced air manifold meter and all hoses.

Problem started after a hose burst. Car did not overheat. Replaced that hose and went ahead (due to age) replaced all hoses. When driving slowly (such as parking lots), car******* badly at about 5-10mph/2000 rpm. Did some research and determined it might be the air manifold. Replaced that. Some improvement -******** was not so prominent, but car cannot maintain steady rpm.

Have taken to four mechanics in the (DC) area, none have been able to figure it out. \ I just want to enjoy the car as I have for almost 24 years.
Avatar Asked by pennettimom

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Replied on January 28, 2012

Carbuerator or EFI fuel system?

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on January 28, 2012

electronic fuel injection

Tiny Response from pennettimom
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Replied on January 28, 2012

Clean and test the idle air control valve , EGR and PCV valves-also test the MAF and TPS sensor-to include a fuel pressure/vacuum leak-check-start here

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on January 29, 2012

Thank you. I had thought something like this, but had no idea where to start. You've given me some starting points and I really appreciate it.

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Tiny Response from pennettimom
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Replied on January 29, 2012

Does this model have a water heated throttle body?

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on January 30, 2012

Truthfully, I'm sure what a water heated throttle body is, so I will say no. This is a 1988; maybe the 90's versions had it.

Tiny Response from pennettimom
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Replied on January 30, 2012

Have you checked what I've suggested?

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on January 30, 2012

No, it's winter here and my garage is not heated and I'm in the middle of renovating my kitchen. It will probably be two to four weeks before I can get through everything.

Tiny Response from pennettimom
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