87 mr2 missfires on+off after 1hr running an idiles up an down randomly

Asked by lawsonwages Jan 30, 2016 at 07:31 PM about the 1987 Toyota MR2 STD Coupe

Question type: General

1 Answer

41,805

Toyota mr2 4age engine check your plug wires for arcing or use a volt ohm check resistance on each wire 4000ohms-15000ohms OK connect a vacuum gauge make sure its high and steady 18-20 AFM (air flow meter) – misfiring, dying right after it starts, bad gas mileage TPS (Throttle position sensor) – idle surging, high idle, gas bad mileage Idle Speed Control Valve on the throttle body – usually causes high idle Throttle body – usually causes high idle Vacuum/ intake gasket leak – usually causes misfiring and engine cutting off Ignition timing – usually causes misfiring

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1987 Toyota MR2

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Nick Eidemiller
    Reputation
    280
  • #2
    Francis Lapointe
    Reputation
    260
  • #3
    t34c
    Reputation
    170
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Toyota Supra
20 Great Deals out of 630 listings starting at $36,299
Used Toyota Celica
70 listings starting at $6,995
Used Chevrolet Corvette
692 Great Deals out of 12,034 listings starting at $3,046
Used Toyota Mark II
4 listings
Used Nissan 300ZX
76 listings starting at $6,000
Used Porsche 911
377 Great Deals out of 3,850 listings starting at $16,500
Used Mazda RX-7
29 listings

Used Cars for Sale

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.