When the engine is idling (2.4L Camry) and I press the accelerator, the engine chokes for a second (RPM drops, feels like it will die) and then it picks up and continues as normal.

If I press the accelerator slowly there is no problem. The harder I press, the more the more obvious the problem is.

Any ideas?

  • EndlessEndeavoring@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Throttle position sensor or possibly the mass air flow sensor (or air leak downstream thereof effectively sucking in unmeteted air)

    Tps can be tested using a multimeter. There could be a worn spot where it’s not reading in coordination with the actual position of the throttle.

    Those would be my first 2ish things to look for.

  • Drones-of-HORUS@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Anyone not going to ask the obvious question of general maintenance??? Air filter, spark plugs? Fuel filter if it has an external???

    • fiat650@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      New spark plugs and air filter, but fuel filter hasn’t been changed in a while