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Bradley Beaver Posted on Oct 11, 2016
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My 1989 Camry is running a little rough. Takes some time to start it up and if I mash the gas pedal too hard it will die and shut off. Someone told me it could be a vacuum leak? Any help?!?

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It sounds to me not enough fuel getting to engine.could be a fuel pressure problem.Maybe a faulty fuel pump.or could also be a faulty idle sensor.Just a few possibilities
Good Luck :)

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SOURCE: 94 Toyota Camry 2.2 liter Start problem

Rule 1 ....WD40 is non-flammable. It used to be an effective starter spray for diesels. Unfortunately it now contains a fire retardant to prevent accidents....so the rev you were looking for wont arrive.
It does work well with easy-start/ether though.
I suspect you found a vacuum leak and sucked WD40 into the intake....If u think u did you'll need to clean your plugs.
A strobe lamp to check the spark would be a good idea. Also if a lil squirt (VERY LITTLE) of easy start doesnt produce at least a backfire, your spark is out.

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Jerry Koski

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  • Posted on Apr 12, 2009

SOURCE: rough idle, backfire on acceleration

check everything you can under the hood your air intake system all of it especially make sure all clamps are tight .. and make sure all vacuum hoses are good and not cracking or broken or just loose . you might run a little fuel cleaner through a tank of gas too cleaning the engine fuel system up some. just a few ideas.. Jerry

Jonah Oneal

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  • Posted on May 24, 2009

SOURCE: 99 toyo camry shuts off while driving have to keep pumping gas until it stays running

sound like a bad fuel pump.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 07, 2010

SOURCE: starts but dies as soon as i let off the gas wont

replace the gas filter just follow the gas line of the carb it should be easy to find

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