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Toyota 2ZR-FXE Troubleshooting
| Engine starts hard or won't start |
No fuel in fuel tank - Fill gasoline up.
Incorrect fuel grade - Use quality fuel.
Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air.
Defective spark plug wire connection - Check the spark plug wire connection, repair or replace.
Spark plug is defective - Spark plug need to be replaced.
Ignition system problems - Check ignition system and replace faulty parts.
Clogged fuel filter - Replace fuel filter.
Fuel lines are clogged - Fuel lines need to be cleaned.
Dirty or damaged fuel pump - Service or change fuel pump.
Clogged or defective fuel injectors - Check fuel injectors and change if required.
Engine has low compression - Check cylinder block and replace defective parts.
| Unstable engine running |
Ignition system is defective - Check ignition and replace faulty components.
Plugged air filter - Change or service air filter.
Damaged spark plug - Change spark plug as required.
Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Service or change fuel pump.
Improper valve clearance - Adjustment procedure required.
Improper ignition timing - Set the ignition timing properly.
Wrong adjustment of low idle speed - Correct idle settings.
| Engine stops after starting |
Spark plug is damaged - Change spark plug.
Dirty or faulty fuel injectors - Inspect fuel injectors and change as required.
Ignition coil is defective - Ignition coil should be replaced.
Valve springs are damaged or weak - Replace valve springs.
Stuck valves - Service the valves.
| Engine overheated |
Not enough engine oil - Need to add engine oil.
Engine overloaded - Reduce load.
Fuel injectors are dirty - Clean or change fuel injectors.
Ignition timing is wrong - Ignition timing needs to be set properly.
Valve setting is wrong - Adjust valves as required.
Clogged radiator core or damaged radiator cap - Clean radiator or change cap.
Insufficient coolant - Fill radiator to proper level and check components for faults.
Faulty thermostat - Change thermostat as required.
Damaged water pump - Change water pump as required.
| Engine noise or knocking |
Stale or low octane fuel - Change gasoline.
Engine is overloaded - Reduce engine load.
Engine oil level is low - Fill the crankcase with engine oil.
Low idle speed adjustment is incorrect - Correct idle settings.
Dirty or faulty fuel pump - Clean or change fuel pump.
Worn crankshaft or main bearings - Need to install new components.
Valve clearance is not correct - Adjustment procedure required.
Worn piston rings or cylinder bore - Change defective components.
| Engine lacks power |
Fuel injectors are faulty or clogged - Check fuel injectors and replace if necessary.
Air filter element is plugged - Change or service air filter.
Fuel pump is damaged or dirty - Inspect fuel pump and change as required.
Ignition system is defective - Check ignition system and replace faulty parts.
Defective cylinder head gasket - Replace the head gasket.
Burned or stuck valves - Replace or service valves.
Worn cylinder block components - Replace defective parts as required.
Oil filter is dirty - Replace or clean oil filter.
| Engine uses too much fuel |
Air filter is dirty - Clean or replace air filter.
Fuel injectors are clogged or faulty - Clean or change fuel injectors.
Defective or loose spark plug - Tighten or change the spark plug.
Incorrect ignition timing - Ignition timing needs to be adjusted correctly.
Stuck, worn, or burned valves - Replace or service valves.
Worn sleeve, rings, or piston - Replace faulty components as required.
Improper valve clearance - Check and adjust.
Poor engine compression - Check cylinder block and replace damaged components.
| Excessive oil consumption |
Worn gaskets or seals - Replace to repair leaks.
Valve guides and stems are worn - Valves need to be changed.
Piston rings are defective or worn - Replace piston rings.
Cylinder liner or piston is damaged - Inspect piston and liner, replace as required.
| Engine backfires |
Dirty fuel injectors - Service or change fuel injectors.
Clogged fuel lines - Clean fuel system lines.
Bad ignition timing - Set the ignition timing correctly.
Valve setting is wrong - Adjust valves correctly.
Clogged air filter - Change or service air filter.
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