1991 Toyota Camry Rough Idling When Stopped & Lurching

Tiny
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  • 1991 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 279,000 MILES
It is a very humid day today and my car just started idling very rough this morning on my way to work. While driving on the highway I noticed it lurching, and when stopped it idles really rough, almost wanting to stop. Any suggestions? I have about 278,000 miles on it.
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 AT 8:06 AM

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Tiny
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Do you have a check engine light aand when was the last tune-up?

Could be the idle air control valve, EGR valve, throttle position sensor and airflow meter.
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 AT 8:22 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for your reply I really appreciate it. No the check engine light is not displaying. It is probably due for a tune up. What should I do for a tune up? I haven't done one for a Toyota yet. I have for my 94 Suburban.

I am assuming air filter, fuel fitler, plugs, wires, oil change. Anything else?

If it is the one of the things below is there a way for me to do myself or will I need to take it in? Any idea on cost? Funds have been a little tight for quite some time.

Could be the idle air control valve, EGR valve, throttle position sensor and airflow meter.
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 AT 8:30 AM
Tiny
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I am assuming air filter, fuel fitler, plugs, wires. Anything else? To include the cap and rotor

If it doesn't work bring it in
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 AT 1:32 PM

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