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Loss of engine power

Tiny
KHURRAMNCP
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  • 2006 TOYOTA YARIS
  • 1.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 117,000 MILES
The engine of the car suddenly lost its power. It vibrates upon pressing the accelerator but car is not accelerated up to the desired speed. It looks as it has lost its soul. Mechanic says it could be an issue of the fault in of one of the four cylinders.
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Sunday, February 8th, 2015 AT 5:57 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Hello,

I would do a compression test to make sure the engine is okay, then I would service the throttle bore becasue it sounds like you are in limp mode. Here are two guide to help get you started.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode

Please run down these guides and report back.
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Sunday, February 8th, 2015 AT 8:25 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for this post I had this problem and had to service the throttle body worked great!
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