1985 22re EFI Engine Problems

ktmrider37 · 03-28-2005, 06:38 PM

Ive got an 85 22re w/ efi; i just recently serviced w/ new plugs, wires, dist. cap/rotar, oil, oil filter, and fuel filter. The motor will start up fine when its cold and idle pretty much fine, then when you go to move it sputters and will not go up to speed or even at all. When its warm it runs id say aabout 80% with only a slight amount of sputtering. Any Suggests ???

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jimbo74 · 03-29-2005, 12:06 AM

sounds liek the timing is off, from your description, it sounds like what my truck was doing when the cam gear jumped 3 teeth......

**Yoda** · 03-29-2005, 05:32 AM

Did it run good before the tune up?? Or was the tune up to fix the running problem? What plugs did you use? Did you short the diagnostic plug to set the timing? Have you checked compression?

Sorry, just lots of questions. My son has an 85 22RE also.

ktmrider37 · 03-29-2005, 05:11 PM

The tune up was to fix the problems and i used a general use automotive plug that was specified to fit in the make and model. I have no reset any timing...all i have done is to losen the distributor and twist it as it would to see if it sounded any better advanced or slowed up. How do i short the diagnostic plug and what will it do?>

SoCal4Running · 03-29-2005, 06:24 PM

By twisting the distributor you just changed your timing. The diagnostic plug is on the drivers fender well. It will have two wires going to it, short it out and reset your timing

**Yoda** · 03-29-2005, 09:17 PM

There is usually 2 rubber gommets on the inside of the drivers fender (between the AFM and the coil)
The smaller one is the diagnostic plug (I think they are green)
Pull it out of the grommet, install a jumper wire (cotter pin, paperclip), set the timing (5 deg IIRC), remove jumper.

The jumper dis-ables the computer controlled timing. You are setting the base timing.

ktmrider37 · 03-30-2005, 02:23 PM

If i reset the timing, i shuold notice a big difference in motor performance??? Is there a tread with the step by step instructions for doing this because i have never reset timing on any of my vechiles???

03-29-2005, 05:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,664	Did it run good before the tune up?? Or was the tune up to fix the running problem? What plugs did you use? Did you short the diagnostic plug to set the timing? Have you checked compression? Sorry, just lots of questions. My son has an 85 22RE also. __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided)

03-29-2005, 06:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
SoCal4Running Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oceanside, CA. Posts: 786	By twisting the distributor you just changed your timing. The diagnostic plug is on the drivers fender well. It will have two wires going to it, short it out and reset your timing __________________ '86 4runner 22RE, 5-speed, LC Street EFI head w/ cam, LC Pistons, ARP Head Studs, Downey header, Dynomax 2 1/4" full exhaust, VDO water temp guage, 01-03 Tacoma cd\tape radio with 10" Bazzoka, Downey 2" rear springs, GDI radiator, Torus fan DONE!!!! '68 Ford Mustang Fastback Daily driver with a built 289 and a streetfighter trans.(Retired) 98 Subaru Outback-Took over daily driving duties MicroMatic.com Waco93.com

03-29-2005, 09:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,664	There is usually 2 rubber gommets on the inside of the drivers fender (between the AFM and the coil) The smaller one is the diagnostic plug (I think they are green) Pull it out of the grommet, install a jumper wire (cotter pin, paperclip), set the timing (5 deg IIRC), remove jumper. The jumper dis-ables the computer controlled timing. You are setting the base timing. __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided) Last edited by Yoda; 03-29-2005 at 09:18 PM.

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03-29-2005, 12:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,582	sounds liek the timing is off, from your description, it sounds like what my truck was doing when the cam gear jumped 3 teeth......

03-29-2005, 05:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
ktmrider37 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Geneseo Illinois Posts: 51	The tune up was to fix the problems and i used a general use automotive plug that was specified to fit in the make and model. I have no reset any timing...all i have done is to losen the distributor and twist it as it would to see if it sounded any better advanced or slowed up. How do i short the diagnostic plug and what will it do?>

03-30-2005, 02:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
ktmrider37 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Geneseo Illinois Posts: 51	If i reset the timing, i shuold notice a big difference in motor performance??? Is there a tread with the step by step instructions for doing this because i have never reset timing on any of my vechiles???