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11-26-2004, 07:46 PM

maximaryda2nv

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lack of power

car doesnt go over 80mph and when running doesnt rev more than 3000rpm what could it be i unplugged the boost sensor and doesnt do anything and the brown plug on the throttle position sensor and nothing. what do you guys think it could be please let me know

11-26-2004, 07:50 PM

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dosent rev over 3k rpm's possibly tranny problems

11-26-2004, 07:52 PM

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Im like 90% sure you may need a new maf.

11-26-2004, 07:54 PM

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when its on neutral it only revs up to 5000rpm

11-26-2004, 07:58 PM

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the car is a complete cow a toyota tercel smokes it

11-26-2004, 07:59 PM

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I thought a bad MAF limited to 2000 RPM?

You should check for codes too. Maybe you'll get lucky and your car already knows what's wrong. http://vbxmaxima.8m.com/ecu.html

11-26-2004, 08:01 PM

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Does the car jerk? mayb your coil pack is going out

11-26-2004, 08:02 PM

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MAF sensor problem, if not, tranny big timer!!! bring it to mechanics.

11-26-2004, 08:05 PM

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the jerks alot

11-26-2004, 08:07 PM

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Coil pack 99% dont drive car for long check for codes my freind had it car was jerking liek crazy couldint even drive checked codes said cylinder 5 misfire needed to get a new ignition coil $80

11-26-2004, 08:09 PM

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no error codes came up when connecting to computer then we disconnected the IAT sensor and the computer read that so we know its working

11-26-2004, 08:12 PM

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I wouldint do it that way but if that read correct then im out of ideas..

11-27-2004, 03:16 PM

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its definitely your coil packs.
they have gone bad playa
you are gonna have to change them very soon, else, the car will not start when the problem becomes major.