Engine will not stay running

Tiny
BILLYKD1
  • MEMBER
  • 1989 TOYOTA PICKUP
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 190,000 MILES
Engine starts and runs but shuts off within thirty seconds, will not accelerate.
Thursday, February 14th, 2019 AT 9:52 PM

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Tiny
SCGRANTURISMO
  • MECHANIC
  • 4,897 POSTS
Hello,

This could be a problem with your catalytic converter getting plugged. Down below I have included a couple of links to great troubleshooting guides dealing with your situation, and they should allow you to track down and fix the issue you are having with your vehicle. Please go through them, and let us know what you find out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bad-catalytic-converter-symptoms
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
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Friday, February 15th, 2019 AT 5:37 AM

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