Very Poor Acceleration 2005 Tacoma
#1
Very Poor Acceleration 2005 Tacoma
I have a 2.7L Tacoma. 4 cylinder/ reg cab . 222k miles
I have recently experienced very slow acceleration and poor power performance. From a stop light, its revs up slow. The gears shift fine, just no balls. Much less power than before.
Right now, the truck is still kind/sorta slow. On a rare occasion, it runs very good. But on a more frequent occasion, it is extremely slow. I feel like its pulling a concrete truck behind it. Uphills are a terrible battle. Pulling an empty trailer is nearly impossible.
I have already done the following:
1. Fuel pressure test checked out
2. Exhaust pressure test checked out
3. Checked all ground point or loose connections
4. Changed MAF
5. Changed TPS
6. Changed Cat recently
7. Changed Crank and camshaft position sensors lately
8. Tested knock sensor resistance. Output good.
I am totally stumped. I could use some advice. Cant keep throwing parts at it.
I have recently experienced very slow acceleration and poor power performance. From a stop light, its revs up slow. The gears shift fine, just no balls. Much less power than before.
Right now, the truck is still kind/sorta slow. On a rare occasion, it runs very good. But on a more frequent occasion, it is extremely slow. I feel like its pulling a concrete truck behind it. Uphills are a terrible battle. Pulling an empty trailer is nearly impossible.
I have already done the following:
1. Fuel pressure test checked out
2. Exhaust pressure test checked out
3. Checked all ground point or loose connections
4. Changed MAF
5. Changed TPS
6. Changed Cat recently
7. Changed Crank and camshaft position sensors lately
8. Tested knock sensor resistance. Output good.
I am totally stumped. I could use some advice. Cant keep throwing parts at it.
#2
-Check spark plug(s) condition for proper torque and specs.
(Loose/worn Plugs = Loss of compression = Loss of power.)
-Air filter dirty...?
-Engine oil low...?
-Excessive drag on the engine...?
(Engine Accessories failing.)
(Resistance in Brakes.)
Variable Valve Timing Components Intermediate Fault...?
Any trouble codes...?
(Loose/worn Plugs = Loss of compression = Loss of power.)
-Air filter dirty...?
-Engine oil low...?
-Excessive drag on the engine...?
(Engine Accessories failing.)
(Resistance in Brakes.)
Variable Valve Timing Components Intermediate Fault...?
Any trouble codes...?
Last edited by Kiroshu; 09-22-2013 at 09:24 PM.
#3
-Check spark plug(s) condition for proper torque and specs.
(Loose/worn Plugs = Loss of compression = Loss of power.)
-Air filter dirty...?
-Engine oil low...?
-Excessive drag on the engine...?
(Engine Accessories failing.)
(Resistance in Brakes.)
Variable Valve Timing Components Intermediate Fault...?
Any trouble codes...?
(Loose/worn Plugs = Loss of compression = Loss of power.)
-Air filter dirty...?
-Engine oil low...?
-Excessive drag on the engine...?
(Engine Accessories failing.)
(Resistance in Brakes.)
Variable Valve Timing Components Intermediate Fault...?
Any trouble codes...?
Air filter brand new
Engine oil good.
Rear brakes not dragging
VVT timing controller replaced 3k ago after putting up a light
No engine codes.
I am completely stumped.
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Sounds like you have taken some very professional steps and quality care for your engine.
Something is still amiss...
Assuming the engine is completely healthy...
Something is relinquishing the engines power...
Is your truck equipped with Traction Control...?
A malfunctioning Traction Control Module could be inhibiting the engines performance.
Something is still amiss...
Assuming the engine is completely healthy...
Something is relinquishing the engines power...
Is your truck equipped with Traction Control...?
A malfunctioning Traction Control Module could be inhibiting the engines performance.
#19
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You said the vvt-I controller was replaced, do you mean the oil control valve or the actuator on the end of the cam? Also, if the control valve was replaced, was the valve cover removed to clean the ports that feed oil to the control valve? If it was the actuator that was replaced, are you sure you got the timing correct when the chain was re-installed?
How about a compression test and leak down? Just to be sure...
How about a compression test and leak down? Just to be sure...
Last edited by 250000_yota; 09-24-2013 at 05:58 PM.