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Toyota 1FZ-FE Troubleshooting

Engine hard starting or not starting

No gasoline in tank - Add gasoline.
Wrong fuel grade - Change gasoline.
Fuel system clogged - Repair or replace.
Damaged spark plug wiring connection - Inspect spark plug wiring connection, change or repair.
Spark plug is defective - Change spark plug as required.
Ignition failure - Inspect ignition system and change failed components.
Fuel filter is clogged - Fuel filter needs to be replaced.
Restricted fuel lines - Fuel lines need to be cleaned.
Dirty or faulty fuel pump - Test fuel pump and replace if necessary.
Dirty or damaged fuel injectors - Service or change fuel injectors.
Weak cylinder compression - Inspect cylinder block and change worn parts.

Engine runs irregularly

Ignition system failure - Test ignition and replace failed parts.
Dirty air filter element - Change or service air filter.
Spark plug is defective - Spark plug need to be replaced.
Fuel pump is defective or dirty - Clean or replace fuel pump.
Valve clearance is not correct - Check and adjust.
Improper ignition timing - Adjust ignition timing as required.
Incorrectly set low idle speed - Correct idle settings.

Engine starts and then stalls

Spark plug is defective - Change spark plug as required.
Clogged or defective fuel injectors - Check fuel injectors and replace if necessary.
Faulty ignition coil - Change ignition coil as required.
Valve springs are weak or broken - Valve springs need to be changed.
Valves sticking - Valves need to be cleaned.

Engine keeps overheating

Low engine oil level - Check and refill engine oil.
Engine is overloaded - Reduce load.
Dirty fuel injectors - Clean or change fuel injectors.
Ignition timing is wrong - Adjust ignition timing correctly.
Valve setting is incorrect - Set the valves properly.
Defective radiator cap or clogged radiator fins - Change cap or clean radiator.
Low engine coolant - The cooling system needs to be refilled and checked for faults.
Defective thermostat - Install new thermostat.
Water pump is defective - Replace water pump.

Engine knocking sound or abnormal noise

Stale gasoline - Change fuel.
Engine overload - Load reducing is recommended.
Engine oil level is low - Check oil level and add oil as required.
Low idle speed setting is not correct - Adjust idle speed.
Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Service or change fuel pump.
Main bearings or crankshaft are worn out - Have bearings or crankshaft replaced.
Improper valve clearance - Adjust to proper valve clearance.
Cylinder bore or piston rings are worn - Change defective components.

Low engine power

Dirty or faulty fuel injectors - Service or change fuel injectors.
Air filter element is clogged - Service or change air filter.
Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Clean or replace fuel pump.
Ignition system problems - Inspect ignition system and change faulty parts.
Worn cylinder head gasket - Change cylinder head gasket.
Valves are stuck or burned - Clean or replace valves.
Worn cylinder block parts - Defective parts need to be replaced.
Dirty oil filter element - Change or service oil filter.

Excessive fuel consumption

Dirty air filter element - Change or service air filter.
Clogged or defective fuel injectors - Test fuel injectors and replace if necessary.
Spark plug is defective or loose - Re-tighten or replace spark plug.
Wrong ignition timing - Set the ignition timing properly.
Valves are stuck, burned, or worn - Change or service valves.
Rings, sleeve, or piston are damaged - Replace faulty components.
Excessive valve clearance - Adjustment procedure required.
Weak cylinder compression - Inspect cylinder block and change worn parts.

High engine oil consumption

Defective seals or gaskets - Defective components must be replaced.
Damaged valve stems or valve guides - Change the valves.
Piston rings are stuck or worn - Piston rings need to be replaced.
Scuffed cylinder liner or piston - Check liner and piston, replace as required.

Engine backfires

Fuel injectors are dirty - Check fuel injectors and clean if necessary.
Dirty fuel lines - Fuel lines need to be cleaned.
Wrong ignition timing - Set the ignition timing properly.
Improper valve setting - Set the valves properly.
Clogged air filter - Replace or service air filter.

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