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Toyota 2JZ-GTE Troubleshooting
| Engine starts up hard or won't start |
No gasoline in tank - Fill gasoline up.
Low-quality gasoline - Use quality fuel.
Dirt and debris in fuel system - Remove debris and dirt.
Spark plug wire connection are damaged - Inspect the spark plug wire connection, replace or repair.
Faulty spark plug - Install new spark plug.
Ignition system malfunction - Check ignition and replace faulty components.
Plugged fuel filter - Fuel filter needs to be replaced.
Clogged fuel lines - Service fuel lines.
Dirty or defective fuel pump - Clean or change fuel pump.
Fuel injectors are clogged or faulty - Service or replace fuel injectors.
Weak cylinder compression - Inspect cylinder block and change worn parts.
| Irregular engine running |
Defective ignition system - Check ignition and replace faulty components.
Air filter is blocked - Replace or clean air filter.
Defective spark plug - Change spark plug.
Fuel pump is dirty or defective - Clean or change fuel pump.
Improper valve clearance - Need to adjust valve clearance.
Bad ignition timing - Adjust ignition timing as required.
Wrong adjustment of low idle speed - Correct idle adjustment.
| Engine starts and immediately shuts off |
Defective spark plug - Change spark plug.
Fuel injectors are defective or dirty - Test fuel injectors and change if necessary.
Damaged ignition coil - Change ignition coil as required.
Worn or loose valve springs - Valve springs need to be changed.
Valves sticking - Valves need to be cleaned.
| Engine keeps overheating |
Insufficient engine oil - Need to add engine oil.
Excessive engine load - Reduce load.
Clogged fuel injectors - Service or replace fuel injectors.
Wrong ignition timing - Adjust ignition timing as required.
Wrong valve setting - Valves needs to be adjusted properly.
Dirty radiator fins or defective radiator cap - Install new cap or clean radiator.
Insufficient coolant fluid - Fill radiator to proper level and check components for faults.
Thermostat failure - Thermostat need to be replaced.
Water pump is defective - Install new water pump.
| Abnormal engine noise or knocking |
Low octane fuel - Use proper gasoline.
Engine is under excessive load - Reduce the load.
Low engine oil level - Fill the crankcase with engine oil.
Incorrectly set low idle speed - Test and adjust.
Fuel pump is defective or dirty - Service or replace fuel pump.
Worn main bearings or crankshaft - Crankshaft or bearings need to be replaced.
Valve clearance is wrong - Adjust to proper valve clearance.
Piston rings or cylinder bore are damaged - Change faulty components.
| Engine loses power |
Fuel injectors are damaged or dirty - Test fuel injectors and change if necessary.
Air filter is dirty - Clean or change air filter.
Dirty or defective fuel pump - Clean or change fuel pump.
Ignition failure - Inspect ignition system and change failed components.
Cylinder head gasket is defective - Replace the gasket as required.
Burned or stuck valves - Change or clean valves.
Faulty cylinder block parts - Defective parts need to be replaced.
Dirty oil filter element - Clean or change oil filter.
| High fuel consumption |
Plugged air filter - Change or clean air filter.
Fuel injectors are defective or dirty - Inspect fuel injectors and change as required.
Defective or loose spark plug - Spark plug need to be tightened or replaced.
Wrong ignition timing - Ignition timing needs to be adjusted correctly.
Valves are stuck, worn, or burned - Service or change valves.
Rings, sleeve, or piston are damaged - Change faulty components.
Incorrect valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications.
Poor engine compression - Check cylinder block and replace damaged components.
| High engine oil consumption |
Gaskets or seals are excessively worn - Change worn parts according to specifications.
Valve stems or guides are damaged - Replace the valves.
Stuck or defective piston rings - Piston rings need to be replaced.
Piston or cylinder liner is scored - Inspect piston and liner, fit new components as necessary.
| Engine backfires |
Fuel injectors are clogged - Check fuel injectors and clean if necessary.
Dirty fuel lines - Fuel lines must be clean.
Wrong ignition timing - Set the ignition timing properly.
Valve setting is incorrect - Valves needs to be set correctly.
Clogged air filter - Replace or service air filter.
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