2002 Toyota Tacoma

2002 TOYOTA TACOMA
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AGRABILL
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Engine Performance problem
2002 Toyota Tacoma Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I have a 2002 toyota tacoma. when i start the car in the morning and drive, it doesn't go above 25 miles per hour until it is fully warmed up. This started when my brother had drove my truck for six months. What is happening and did he cause it?
Apr 15, 2010 at 11:17 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,bogging etc. could be caused by one of the following below.

Inspect and test all the following listed below and get back with some results

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
Apr 20, 2010 at 4:44 PM
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