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2002 toyota solara idles low and shuts off, engine was just replaced

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Engine stalling and rough run issue at low speeds

This problem is commonly caused by a dirty automatic idle speed control valve and throttle valve. Buy a can of throttle valve cleaner (do not use carburetor spray cleaner!) from NAPA or Carquest (made by CRC chemicals) and spray it into the air intake while the engine is running, use up about 1/2 the can, engine will try to stall hold the speed up, shut it down and let it soak for 30 minutes, restart and blow out the remaining fluid, shut it down and disconnect the negative battery cable for 5 Min's to reset the base idle control

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 31, 2009

SOURCE: idle to low

The idle is electronic, possible causes of this could be the idle air control valve, mass air flow sensor, and air hose from filter. You can verify if there are any leaks in your filter housing with a visual inspection, you can also remove the mass air flow sensor very easily and see if it is clogged with dirt.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 16, 2009

SOURCE: After replacing the ALT 100A fuse in my 2002 Solara

Your throttle body has built up gunk in it. When the power was lost from the blown fuse, the learned values in the ecu for idle were lost. After this the default values are used, which are too low for stable idle when there the throttle body is dirty.

Remove the intake hose from the throttle body and clean the inside of the throttle body with a rag wetted with throttle body cleaner or non-chrlorinated brake parts cleaner. Be sure to open the throttle plate to get it totally clean.
Your idle will return to normal afterwards.

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  • Posted on Apr 25, 2009

SOURCE: front grill on toyota solara

That is correct - it worked for me - now the questions is - How do I remove the old logo ?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 23, 2008

SOURCE: 2002 Toyota Solara Convertible seat belts not retracting

The front seatblet retractor springs have weakened. Unfortunatly, there are no "user serviceable parts" on them. They would have to be replaced. How many miles is on it? If you have low mileage, the Toyota Customer Experience Center may provide you some assistance, as the belt replacements are quite expensive. I'd call the CEC and explain your dilemma. Here is the number: 1-800-331-4331

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 30, 2009

SOURCE: How to replace a starter on a toyota solara v6

You take out the battery, and the air-filter housing to give extra working space.
Then push in the starter motor to its place, and hand-tighten all its bolts.
Wrench tighten the starter bolts to the engine 38.ft-lb
Connect the solenoid wire, and tighten to 10.ft-lb
Connect the battery positive cable, and tighten to13.ft-lb.
Replace the air-filter housing.
Replace the battery, and terminals.
Crank-up the car.

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After replacing the ALT 100A fuse in my 2002 Solara the idling is so low the car won't stay on unless I give it gas; it turns off at any full stop I come to. Any ideas what could be causing this?

Your throttle body has built up gunk in it. When the power was lost from the blown fuse, the learned values in the ecu for idle were lost. After this the default values are used, which are too low for stable idle when there the throttle body is dirty.

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Idle to low

The idle is electronic, possible causes of this could be the idle air control valve, mass air flow sensor, and air hose from filter. You can verify if there are any leaks in your filter housing with a visual inspection, you can also remove the mass air flow sensor very easily and see if it is clogged with dirt.
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