1997 Tacoma 2.7l engine power surges

Tiny
TOYTACO97
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  • 1997 TOYOTA TACOMA
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I have a 1997 Toyota tacoma 2.7l, and it has been having power surges like the engine isnt getting enough gas to maintain the power at 35mph+. I will be driving and it will lose power and then get it back. It is a 5 speed and it almost feels like the engine shuts off then turns back on. Can anyone give me any hints on what may cause this?
Saturday, February 5th, 2011 AT 6:37 PM

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Tiny
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Do you have a check engine light on?

Could be caused by one of the following below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
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 it and keep testing.
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Thursday, April 14th, 2011 AT 6:36 AM

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