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Toyota 2UZ-FE Troubleshooting
| Engine starts hard or won't start |
Gas tank is empty - Add fuel.
Incorrect fuel grade - Change gasoline.
Air in fuel tank - Bleed fuel tank.
Loose or disconnected spark plug wire - Check the spark plug wire connection, repair or replace.
Faulty spark plug - Change spark plug as required.
Ignition system failure - Inspect ignition system and change failed components.
Fuel filter is clogged - Replace fuel filter.
Dirty fuel lines - Fuel lines need to be cleaned.
Dirty or defective fuel pump - Service or replace fuel pump.
Dirty or damaged fuel injectors - Clean or replace fuel injectors.
Low cylinder compression - Check cylinder block and replace worn parts.
| Engine runs intermittently |
Defective ignition - Inspect ignition system and change faulty parts.
Plugged air filter - Replace or service air filter.
Damaged spark plug - Change spark plug as required.
Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Clean or replace fuel pump.
Valve clearance is not correct - Adjust valve clearance.
Wrong ignition timing - Ignition timing needs to be set properly.
Too low idle RPM - Correct idle adjustment.
| Engine starts and stalls suddenly |
Damaged spark plug - Change spark plug as required.
Fuel injectors are dirty or defective - Check fuel injectors and replace if necessary.
Damaged ignition coil - Change ignition coil as required.
Valve springs are bad or broken - Install new valve springs.
Valves sticking - Valves must be cleaned.
| Engine overheating |
Insufficient engine oil - Need to add engine oil.
Engine overload - Reduce the load.
Fuel injectors are dirty - Service or replace fuel injectors.
Improper ignition timing - Ignition timing needs to be adjusted correctly.
Valve setting is wrong - Adjust valves correctly.
Dirty radiator core or faulty radiator cap - Change cap or clean radiator.
Engine has a lack of coolant - Top up coolant fluid and check system for leaks.
Faulty thermostat - Change thermostat as required.
Water pump failure - Replace water pump.
| Engine noise or knocking |
Stale gasoline - Change fuel.
Engine is running overloaded - Reduce load.
Engine oil level low - Fill up the oil to required level.
Low idle speed setting is incorrect - Adjust idling as required.
Fuel pump is clogged or faulty - Check fuel pump and change if required.
Worn main bearings or crankshaft - Have bearings or crankshaft replaced.
Improper valve clearance - Need to adjust valve clearance.
Damaged piston rings or cylinder bore - Change defective parts.
| Engine loses power |
Fuel injectors are faulty or clogged - Check fuel injectors and change if required.
Plugged air filter - Replace or service air filter.
Fuel pump is damaged or dirty - Test fuel pump and replace if necessary.
Ignition system problems - Test ignition and replace failed parts.
Cylinder head gasket is defective - Install new head gasket.
Burned or stuck valves - Service or change valves.
Cylinder block components are faulty - Change defective parts.
Oil filter is blocked - Change or service oil filter.
| Engine uses too much fuel |
Air filter is blocked - Clean or replace air filter.
Clogged or defective fuel injectors - Clean or replace fuel injectors.
Spark plug is loose or defective - Tighten or replace spark plug.
Wrong ignition timing - Set the ignition timing properly.
Stuck, worn, or burned valves - Replace or service valves.
Rings, sleeve, or piston are damaged - Change faulty parts.
Valve clearance is not correct - Check and adjust.
Bad compression - Check and change damaged parts.
| Engine consuming too much oil |
Damaged seals or gaskets - Worn parts need to be replaced.
Valve guides or stems are damaged - Replace defective valves.
Stuck or defective piston rings - Replace piston rings.
Piston or cylinder liner is scored - Check liner and piston, replace as required.
| Engine backfires |
Clogged fuel injectors - Clean or replace fuel injectors.
Fuel lines are clogged - Fuel lines need to be cleaned.
Ignition timing is wrong - Set the ignition timing correctly.
Wrong valve setting - Adjust valves as required.
Air filter element is plugged - Service or change air filter.
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