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Toyota 5A-FE Troubleshooting
| Engine starts up hard or doesn't start |
Fuel tank is empty - Fill it up.
Low-quality gasoline - Use correct fuel grade.
Air in fuel tank - Bleed fuel tank.
Damaged spark plug wiring connection - Check spark plug wiring connection, repair or change.
Damaged spark plug - Replace spark plug.
Ignition system malfunction - Check ignition and replace faulty components.
Dirty fuel filter - Fuel filter needs changing.
Dirty fuel lines - Clean fuel system lines.
Dirty or defective fuel pump - Clean or install new fuel pump.
Dirty or damaged fuel injectors - Clean or replace fuel injectors.
Poor cylinder compression - Check cylinder block and change worn parts.
| Engine runs irregularly |
Defective ignition system - Check ignition and replace faulty components.
Air filter element is plugged - Replace or clean air filter.
Spark plug is faulty - Replace spark plug.
Dirty or faulty fuel pump - Service or change fuel pump.
Valve clearance is not correct - Check and adjust.
Improper ignition timing - Set the ignition timing correctly.
Low idle speed setting is not correct - Adjust idling as required.
| Engine starts but then stops |
Spark plug is defective - Change spark plug as required.
Dirty or damaged fuel injectors - Check fuel injectors and replace if necessary.
Damaged ignition coil - Install a new ignition coil.
Valve springs are damaged or weak - Change valve springs.
Valves are stuck - Valves must be cleaned.
| Engine overheated |
Engine oil level is insufficient - Fill up the oil to required level.
Excessive engine load - Reduce load.
Clogged fuel injectors - Service or change fuel injectors.
Ignition timing is improper - Set the ignition timing correctly.
Incorrect valve setting - Adjust valves correctly.
Radiator core is dirty or radiator cap is damaged - Clean radiator or change cap.
Engine coolant is insufficient - Fill the cooling system and check components for leaks or other faults.
Damaged thermostat - Replace thermostat.
Defective water pump - Install new water pump.
| Engine noises or knocks |
Stale fuel - Change gasoline.
Engine is under excessive load - Reduce engine load.
Engine oil level is insufficient - Need to add engine oil.
Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed - Adjustment required.
Dirty or damaged fuel pump - Inspect fuel pump and change as required.
Worn main bearings or crankshaft - Need to install new components.
Incorrect valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance.
Worn piston rings or cylinder bore - Replace defective parts.
| Loss of engine power |
Fuel injectors are damaged or dirty - Clean or change fuel injectors.
Plugged air filter - Replace or service air filter.
Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Test fuel pump and replace if necessary.
Defective ignition system - Test ignition and replace failed parts.
Blown cylinder head gasket - Change cylinder head gasket.
Valves are burned or stuck - Clean or change valves.
Damaged cylinder block parts - Change defective parts.
Oil filter is blocked - Clean or change oil filter.
| Engine uses too much fuel |
Dirty air filter element - Change or service air filter.
Dirty or defective fuel injectors - Service or change fuel injectors.
Spark plug is loose or defective - Change or re-tighten spark plug.
Ignition timing is wrong - Ignition timing needs to be set properly.
Valves are stuck, worn, or burned - Service or change valves.
Worn sleeve, rings, or piston - Replace faulty components as required.
Valve clearance is improper - Adjustment procedure required.
Engine has bad compression - Check cylinder block and change wear parts.
| Engine using too much oil |
Defective seals or gaskets - New components need to be installed.
Valve guides and stems are worn - Valves need to be changed.
Stuck or worn piston rings - Have piston rings replaced.
Damaged cylinder liner or piston - Inspect piston and liner, replace as required.
| Engine backfires |
Fuel injectors are dirty - Service or change fuel injectors.
Restricted fuel lines - Service fuel lines.
Incorrect ignition timing - Ignition timing needs to be set properly.
Wrong valve setting - Set the valves correctly.
Air filter is dirty - Clean or replace air filter.
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