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Toyota 7M-GTE Troubleshooting
| Engine starts up hard or doesn't start |
No gasoline in tank - Fill gasoline up.
Low-quality gasoline - Use correct gasoline grade.
Air in the fuel pipes - Bleed the fuel pipes.
Defective spark plug wire connection - Inspect spark plug wiring connection, change or repair.
Spark plug is faulty - Change spark plug.
Defective ignition system - Inspect ignition system and change failed components.
Plugged fuel filter - Fuel filter needs changing.
Dirt in the fuel lines - Service fuel lines.
Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Inspect fuel pump and change as required.
Fuel injectors are clogged or faulty - Service or replace fuel injectors.
Engine has bad compression - Check cylinder block and change wear parts.
| Engine runs unevenly |
Ignition failure - Inspect ignition system and change faulty parts.
Air filter is blocked - Replace or service air filter.
Spark plug is defective - Change spark plug as required.
Fuel pump is clogged or faulty - Clean or change fuel pump.
Valve clearance is incorrect - Adjust valve clearance.
Bad ignition timing - Ignition timing needs to be set properly.
Low idle speed setting is not correct - Correct idle settings.
| Engine starts but stalls suddenly |
Spark plug is faulty - Replace spark plug.
Fuel injectors are clogged or faulty - Clean or change fuel injectors.
Defective ignition coil - Change ignition coil as required.
Valve springs are bad or broken - Change valve springs.
Stuck valves - Valves must be cleaned.
| Engine is overheated |
Engine oil level low - Check and refill engine oil.
Excessive engine load - Reduce load.
Dirty fuel injectors - Need to clean fuel injectors.
Improper ignition timing - Adjust ignition timing as required.
Incorrect valve setting - Adjust valves as required.
Dirty radiator core or defective radiator cap - Clean radiator or install new cap.
Lack of engine coolant - The cooling system needs to be refilled and checked for faults.
Thermostat failure - Change thermostat.
Water pump malfunction - Change water pump.
| Engine noise or knocking |
Stale fuel - Change gasoline.
Engine is under excessive load - Load reducing required.
Engine oil insufficient - Need to add engine oil.
Low idle speed adjustment is incorrect - Adjust as required.
Fuel pump is dirty or defective - Test fuel pump and change if necessary.
Crankshaft or main bearings wear - Worn parts replacement required.
Valve clearance is wrong - Check and adjust.
Damaged piston rings or cylinder bore - Change faulty components.
| Engine loses power |
Clogged or defective fuel injectors - Check fuel injectors and change if required.
Clogged air filter - Replace or service air filter.
Clogged or damaged fuel pump - Inspect fuel pump and change as required.
Ignition system is defective - Inspect ignition system and change faulty parts.
Cylinder head gasket is worn - Install new cylinder head gasket.
Valves are stuck or burned - Service or change valves.
Cylinder block components are damaged - Replace defective components.
Oil filter is dirty - Change or service oil filter.
| Excessive fuel consumption |
Plugged air filter - Replace or service air filter.
Clogged or defective fuel injectors - Clean or replace fuel injectors.
Spark plug is loose or faulty - Replace or tighten spark plug.
Ignition timing is wrong - Ignition timing needs to be set properly.
Valves are stuck, worn, or burned - Service or change valves.
Rings, sleeve, or piston are damaged - Replace faulty parts as required.
Improper valve clearance - Check and adjust.
Low cylinder compression - Check cylinder block and replace worn parts.
| High engine oil consumption |
Damaged seals or gaskets - Replace worn parts to avoid leaks.
Damaged valve stems or valve guides - Valves must be replaced.
Piston rings are stuck or broken - Change piston rings.
Cylinder liner or piston is scuffed - Inspect piston and liner, replace as required.
| Engine backfires |
Clogged fuel injectors - Service or change fuel injectors.
Dirt in the fuel lines - Service fuel lines.
Ignition timing is improper - Set the ignition timing properly.
Wrong valve setting - Valves needs to be adjusted properly.
Air filter element is clogged - Change or service air filter.
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