AboutTed Ritter Expertise I have more than 26 years experience as toyota technician, I will be able to answer most questions related to the toyota product line up to the present year models, I specialize in difficult to diagnose problems but when posting a question please keep in mind that some situations require the used of special test equipment and diagnostic procedures especially as the newer models become more technologically advanced, so without actually having the car on hand I may only be able to try to steer you in the right direction and in some cases may have to refer you to the toyota dealer but at least you will know what you may be dealing with. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions, I will have an answer for you in most cases. When posting a question keep in mind that I reside in the US, although I get questions from all over the world I may not have an answer for models that are not sold in the US, I will do a reasonable search to try to match your model to the US model,please refrain from asking about diesel powered vehicles, I have no information for them. In most cases I will not answer questions about major modifications of OEM components, engine swapping or aftermarket products,please post a question not a statement, please provide enough basic information such as year, model, what engine and if anything has already been done to fix the problem, the more information I get the more I can help without having to ask you more questions.
Experience Toyota technician since 1979,expert in electrical systems,OBD systems,engine repair, driveability problems,EFI systems,ASE certified,Toyota master technician. Certified Hybrid Vehicle technician.
Education/Credentials Toyota master technician, ASE certified in eight catagories, Hybrid vehicle certified.
Question QUESTION: Same thing happened to me in my 1997 V6. I was 1hr into a 400mi road trip and whenever I put my foot down on the clutch it shut off. Did you find out what the problem was???
ANSWER: No, actually not, at least I don't remember if I did. After it shuts off and the clutch is let back out does it run and restart right away?
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QUESTION: Clutch isn't the problem its when i let the rpm under 1000(or idle).
It starts and sounds fine, I just need to keep my right foot on the gas petal(above 1000rpm).
Answer This can be fixed by removing the throttle body and then the idle air control valve, clean both of them with intake spray cleaner and a brush,the problem is carbon deposits, check to make sure after cleaning the isc valve that the air bypass valve can be moved open and then it should almost fully close by itself.
