1996 4Runner Misfire, or Something Else?

Asked by ThatBlackCloud Feb 26, 2017 at 05:56 PM about the 1996 Toyota 4Runner 4 Dr SR5 4WD SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1996 Toyota 4Runner, 3.4

The truck hesitates very badly when getting into the gas pedal, such as
starting off or going uphill. This has been going on for a little over a year.

I have replaced the following:
- all 3 coils
- all spark plug wires
- all spark plugs (double electrode)
- all 6 fuel injectors
- both O2 sensors
- fuel filter
- crankshaft position sensor
- ran 2 bottles of 44K

None of this has made a difference. In fact the problem seems to be getting
worse.

Any suggestions?

9 Answers

221,105

I hate to say but the engine compression needs to be checked. When you can't get rid of a miss, then more than likely it is low cylinder compression.

Thanks for the reply. What would be the next step? Is there any way that I can test the cylinder compression?

221,105

That is what I said to check the engine cylinder compression. You can rent a compression gauge from an auto parts store.

64,540

Do not know if your vehicle has this fuse or not but check to see if it has a ( ETCS ) Electronic Throttle Control System fuse.

I have a 96 Toyota 4Runner V6 4wd the ABS light comes on the car shuts off I can go to start it the battery will be dead so I jump it off I go to turn on my lights. Or roll the window down the ABS light comes on again it dies again I've replaced the battery the alternator the battery cables even ran a ground wire and hooked it to the frame and it's still doing the same thang dose anyone have iny ideas of what else it could be bc I don't know what it could be

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