hello everyone, as I'm sure you all can see, I just joined because for the first time in 125k miles, I have a problem I can't figure out, so maybe you can help!
I have an 01 4runner sr5 4x4 with a manual transmission. It's great, but has recently been stalling at two awkward times.
1. the first more common occurrence: right upon start-up, the engine will fire up right away as usual, and as the rpm comes down to idle, it steadily falls to zero, stalling the car.
This either happens numerous times in succession while trying to get the car started, or not at all - and the car starts right up.
One strange thing I've noticed is that after the engine initially starts up, IF the fans don't come on immediately the engine will immediately die as described above (and if the fans do come on right away- then the car will start up). Also, if I notice that the engine won't stay started, I can give it enough gas to get the rpm's going over 3.5 or 4k and it'll be all right - the engine will stay running, otherwise it will die as the rpm's fall steadily to zero.
The weird thing here is that this can happen after the car sat for 10 mins after an hour or two of driving, or after a night of not being driven, there doesn't seem to be a pattern as to when this occurs.
2. the second more rare occurrence: I've noticed a few times while driving that the engine will die. I THINK this only happens when I'm shifting, or coasting, out of gear, and the rpm has a chance to fall - but don't hold me to that, as this has only happened 2 or 3 times, when I was distracted...
Lastly, I've cleaned out the throttle body and the valve inside, and tried fuel injector cleaner, too. I don't know if this is related, but just thought I'd let you all know.
any thoughts or suggestions of what to do/where to look would be greatly appreciated! let me know if I wasn't clear or something.
thanks in advance.
I have an 01 4runner sr5 4x4 with a manual transmission. It's great, but has recently been stalling at two awkward times.
1. the first more common occurrence: right upon start-up, the engine will fire up right away as usual, and as the rpm comes down to idle, it steadily falls to zero, stalling the car.
This either happens numerous times in succession while trying to get the car started, or not at all - and the car starts right up.
One strange thing I've noticed is that after the engine initially starts up, IF the fans don't come on immediately the engine will immediately die as described above (and if the fans do come on right away- then the car will start up). Also, if I notice that the engine won't stay started, I can give it enough gas to get the rpm's going over 3.5 or 4k and it'll be all right - the engine will stay running, otherwise it will die as the rpm's fall steadily to zero.
The weird thing here is that this can happen after the car sat for 10 mins after an hour or two of driving, or after a night of not being driven, there doesn't seem to be a pattern as to when this occurs.
2. the second more rare occurrence: I've noticed a few times while driving that the engine will die. I THINK this only happens when I'm shifting, or coasting, out of gear, and the rpm has a chance to fall - but don't hold me to that, as this has only happened 2 or 3 times, when I was distracted...
Lastly, I've cleaned out the throttle body and the valve inside, and tried fuel injector cleaner, too. I don't know if this is related, but just thought I'd let you all know.
any thoughts or suggestions of what to do/where to look would be greatly appreciated! let me know if I wasn't clear or something.
thanks in advance.
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