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1997 Toyota Carina Repair Question


Topics covered: Spark, Engine, Sensor.
Mileage: 155,555 miles.

Asked on March 20, 2011

Carina E******

What makes my toyota carina E 97 model engine to vibrate at idle and low speed in traffic?
I have changed spark plugs, cleaned injector, changed fuel filter.
Avatar Asked by manoe

Answer

Replied on March 20, 2011

You sure its not a loose engine mount? If not could be misfiring due to the components below-also do you have a check engine light and when was the last tune-up??

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

1.Defective spark plugs
2.Inadequate spark/coil,defective spark plug wire.
3.Lack of compression
4.False air leakage.
5.Faulty fuel injectors.
6.Insufficient fuel pressure.
7.Contaminated fuel.
8.EGR valve that is leaking.
9.Oxygen sensors.
10.Throttle position sensor.
11.Manifold absolute pressure sensor
12.Mass Airflow Sensor
13.Idle air control valve

Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on April 2, 2012

Hi sounds as though you are experiencing the same as I have just been through, the initial fault was a 'duff' replacement spark lead. All were replaced and new sparks installed, the fluttering continued intermitantly during low revs until the vehicle went for a routine service and the idle control valve was removed and cleaned.

Tiny Answered by The Gronk
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