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1993 Toyota Corolla Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Trouble code, Gas.
Mileage: 144,000 miles.

Asked on November 14, 2012

Toyota Corolla Engine Problem

Got up in the morning car started but no power, touch the gas dies out put in gear dies out nurse the engine for 3/5 min rpms and power come up seems once its warm no problem go to work 8 hours later cars starts and runs fine next morning have the same problem do the same nursing with the engine and i'm good to go for the day. need some ideas thanks jim
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Answer

Replied on November 14, 2012

Check the spark plug wires. Have them ohmed out to see if there are any resistance shown in readings and below 25 k ohms.
What is the idling speed when engine is initially started?
Did you check for trouble codes?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on November 14, 2012

i will get back to you as soon as i can thanks

Tiny Response from novice123
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Replied on December 23, 2012

sorry for the delay did not think i could get trouble code off of 1993 without a reader thanks for the heads up.codes were 14 and 52 change the knock sensor(52) no help. but i thought i was on the right track. anyway i changed the idle air control and that fixed the prolbem. never would has guessed..thanks for the help.

Tiny Response from novice123
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Replied on December 23, 2012

You're welcome.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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