HELP - Engine feels like its going to cut out when stopped at lights

UN Ops Cyprus · 22-09-2011 9:42am #1

Hi,

I have currently have a problem with my Toyota. its an automatic and when i start it and put it into gear it feels as if it is going to cut out and the rev counter jumps up and down. when i drive it, its ok for a while but then when i slow down or come to a set of traffic lights it struggles to gain any power. Was told that it could be the O2 sensor which apparently has 4 wires on it and this controls the fuel going into the engine and this could be faulty. Was also mentioned that it could be the induction part of the engine after the exhaust?. can anyone give me advise on what they think it could be, should i just get it hooked up to a computer or would that be a waste of time. if its a small part maybe i can fit it myself.

thanks

UN

Tea drinker · 22-09-2011 11:57am

Do the revs only bounce when you put it in gear?
What year / model is the car?

22-09-2011 12:01pm

Sounds ignition related to me, leads, coil (s), distributor.
It's essentially a Gen5 Celica (booted rather than hatch) you have I think, is it a 3SGE engine in it?

UN Ops Cyprus · 22-09-2011 12:10pm

Hi,

Yes thats exactly it when i put the car in gear the rev's go right down and it feels as if it will conk out which it does sometimes. car is a Toyota Curren which is like a Celica except a different front. ST206 Model. what causes it to do that?

thanks

UN

UN Ops Cyprus · 22-09-2011 12:17pm

1996 Toyota Curren ST206

200motels · 22-09-2011 1:26pm

It could be the idle valve.

rich1874 · 22-09-2011 1:28pm

Do you smell burning at anytime? Could be a cracked head gasket... if it's something as simple as a faulty plug or igniter then you'll be very lucky.

UN Ops Cyprus · 22-09-2011 1:55pm

yes i do smell burning after a while, does this mean it is the Gasket?. i had this checked a while ago and they are fine. is the Ide Valve expensive to replace?

heate · 22-09-2011 2:18pm

This is the car your planning on shipping from Cyprus to Ireland ?

22-09-2011 2:22pm

heate wrote: »

This is the car your planning on shipping from Cyprus to Ireland ?

Unless he has a 2nd one of them that's a reasonable assumption you are making :pac:

UN Ops Cyprus · 22-09-2011 2:23pm

Yes...the problem only started 2 days ago...i think maybe to get rid of it here however if i bring it with me i know i have only this issue to fix. depends on how big the problem is.

UN Ops Cyprus · 22-09-2011 2:24pm

my main point is that i know the car and if its not a costly problem then maybe it would make sense to bring it with me then to buy another 2nd hand in Ireland and i wouldnt know what problems it would develop down the road!!

22-09-2011 2:24pm

You'd buy a decent 3SGE powered Celica over here for less than €2000

UN Ops Cyprus · 22-09-2011 2:28pm

HELP - Engine feels like its going to cut out when stopped at lights

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