Hello: I need some help for my 2000 Tundra. I have not been driving it much lately since I purchased a new Matrix to save on gas. The last time I drove the Tundra was a little over a month ago, about 5 weeks. When I tried to start it two days ago it did not turn over and I found out that the battery was dead. Instead of jump starting it I decided to replace the battery since it was getting old anyway. I am not sure how long the battery was gone but the truck ran fine the last time I used it.
I bought a new battery and it started right up. The idle was ok for about 5 minutes then started getting lower. Thinking that maybe I needed to drive the truck so the ECU could relearn after the extended period of time that the battery was dead I took it out on the road. Now when I come to a stop the idle drops to zero on the tach and I have to restart. I have to keep my foot on the gas and brake with my left foot to try not to stall.
I am not sure whether the dead battery has anything to do with this problem or its something else. Maybe since I have not driven the truck for some time that something else is wrong. I did a search on previous posts and read about the throttle body cleaning. Also maybe I need to try some fuel cleaner/additive since the truck has not been used but could 5 weeks of non-use do any harm.
I started the truck this morning and the idle was fine for about 3 minutes then dropped until the engine cut out so something about the engine warming up seems to be a factor.
Any suggestions on what to try first before taking it in to a shop for repair. Thanks.
My 2001 was idling low around 300-500 so I took it in and they did a cleaning for $124. Now I am having to problems. It had died on me once so I was concerned. Runs like new now.
Buy some throttle body cleaner and do it yourself. It is a very easy job to do and there are insructions in the garage section. You would however have to buy a membership to get access to the garage.
__________________
Unichip'd TRD Supercharger & 5.9 Overboost Crank Pulley,TRD Boost guage and Oak color matched pod,TRD LSD,Valvebody Upgrade by IPT in NY, JBA headers,Y pipe, K&N(Evol) SS catback exhaust, Helwig Rear antisway bar, Rear custom Leafpack,TRD Coils,Cornfed Spacers's with Y/B Bilsteins,Westin Outdoorsman Bushbar and Nerf Tubes, TRD Ivan Stewart 16X8 Rims and 285/75/R16 Revo AT tires.Pioneer 5500 MP3 Head unit/Q-Logic sub enclosure with dual crossfire subs/ 700 watts of Crossfire Amps/Bazooka 6.5's and 5.25's in Kickpanels/ CodeAlarm Remote starter/antitheft system.
SEAFOAM................Pour in tank and drive...........4-6 bucks a can..........at Napa,you have to ask for it at most of them, they keep it behind the counter......
Buy some throttle body cleaner and do it yourself. It is a very easy job to do and there are insructions in the garage section. You would however have to buy a membership to get access to the garage.
This is an excellent suggestion!
__________________ 2002 TUNDRA AC 2WD = NOT STOCK
MODS: TRD LSD w/4.88's| TRD Headers | Flowmaster 50 Series SUV | TRD Supercharger | Hellwig Rear Sway Bar (custom end links) | TOYOTA Power Antenna | Rear "AIR RIDE" w/ on board compressor | De-badged | Raybrig Headlights & Nokya yellow Foglights | Keyless Upgrade to Full Alarm | Toyota Air Filter | Horn Mod | Map Light Mod | Back Seat Mod | STUBBS Sliders | AXIS Wheels w/315/75-16 Yokohama Geolander MT + | Home Link | SUPERLIFT Tru-speed-speedo Recalibrator | McKesh Mirrors l 3" Body Lift w/Poly Body Mounts l Gap Gaurds l Stainless Brake Lines l Poly Sway Bar Bushings l Poly Rear Leaf Spring Bushings l Clear/Red/Clear Tailights l Black Corners & Headlight Assy's l Diff breather Mod l Nu-Image Blue Flame Gauges l Eclipse AVN5435 w/ Rev Cam & 8 disk changer l Custom rear roll pan w/lights l RCD 6" lift w/ 3" blocks and AAL l Camburg UCA's l High Lift Jack l Daystar Front & Rear Bumpers l 4 Hella Black Magic Lights l Budbuilt Trac Bar l ICOM 706 MKIIG l Doran tire pressure sensors
25 yrs with TOYOTA
MDT/Shop Foreman/FINDLAY TOYOTA
ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician
Official Pro Comp Certified Installer & Dealer
Official ICON Certified Installer & Dealer
Certified Toyota Forklift Operator
Certified Locksmith
Ham Radio Operator = KE7WLF
Cleaning the throttle body intake (yourself) is an excellent suggestion. If you haven't driven the truck very much since you installed the new battery, that will help as well. It takes more than a trip around the neighborhood for the ECU to re-learn your driving habits. If neither of those are successful, you might want to pull your plugs and see what kind of condition they are in.
__________________ Factory:Leather, Tow Pkg., Tundra Floor Mats, RS 3000 Security, Six Disc In-dash CD Changer, TRD Off Road Package, Toyota bed extender, auto-dimming mirror, and running boards Add-ons: INYATI bed liner, Lund hood deflector, Stainless Billet grille, Full tint, Tundra Door sill protectors, Putco s/s bed caps, Delta polished aluminum tool box, Whelen four-way strobe, Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revos 275/70/16's, Throttle Body and Relay/Fuse Billet Covers Performance: True Flow intake and air filter, 20% Underdrive pulley, Jet Hot SS Autochrome Headers, Power Stop Cross-drilled Rotors & Maxxis Pads, Flowmaster cat-back dual exhaust. Audio: Alpine V12 amp, Kicker two-way front speakers, Rockford-Fosgate two-way rear speakers, Boston Rally Neo 3r tweets, Phoenix Gold 500.1 sub amp, Twin Rockford-Fosgate 8's in a Q Logic sub enclosure, sound deadening, XM SKYFi2 Satellite Radio Suspension: Revtek 2.5" suspension lift ,1.5" rear leveling block, Hellwig anti-sway bar w/ ADDCO end links, TRD Red/Blue shocks, TRD Add-a-leafs Mods: Rear seat angle, Dome/ Dash/Fog/DRL and Cargo Light Mods,Under carriage lights, Ignition Key and Open Door Chime Mods, Silverstar head and fog lamps, Power tailgate lock
Buy some throttle body cleaner and do it yourself. It is a very easy job to do and there are insructions in the garage section. You would however have to buy a membership to get access to the garage.
I cleaned the throttle body yesterday and now the truck is good as new. The idle if fine. It needed cleaning bad. Any suggestions on EFI fuel cleaner additive?
I cleaned the throttle body yesterday and now the truck is good as new. The idle if fine. It needed cleaning bad. Any suggestions on EFI fuel cleaner additive?
BG44 is awesome stuff.
__________________ 2002 TUNDRA AC 2WD = NOT STOCK
MODS: TRD LSD w/4.88's| TRD Headers | Flowmaster 50 Series SUV | TRD Supercharger | Hellwig Rear Sway Bar (custom end links) | TOYOTA Power Antenna | Rear "AIR RIDE" w/ on board compressor | De-badged | Raybrig Headlights & Nokya yellow Foglights | Keyless Upgrade to Full Alarm | Toyota Air Filter | Horn Mod | Map Light Mod | Back Seat Mod | STUBBS Sliders | AXIS Wheels w/315/75-16 Yokohama Geolander MT + | Home Link | SUPERLIFT Tru-speed-speedo Recalibrator | McKesh Mirrors l 3" Body Lift w/Poly Body Mounts l Gap Gaurds l Stainless Brake Lines l Poly Sway Bar Bushings l Poly Rear Leaf Spring Bushings l Clear/Red/Clear Tailights l Black Corners & Headlight Assy's l Diff breather Mod l Nu-Image Blue Flame Gauges l Eclipse AVN5435 w/ Rev Cam & 8 disk changer l Custom rear roll pan w/lights l RCD 6" lift w/ 3" blocks and AAL l Camburg UCA's l High Lift Jack l Daystar Front & Rear Bumpers l 4 Hella Black Magic Lights l Budbuilt Trac Bar l ICOM 706 MKIIG l Doran tire pressure sensors
25 yrs with TOYOTA
MDT/Shop Foreman/FINDLAY TOYOTA
ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician
Official Pro Comp Certified Installer & Dealer
Official ICON Certified Installer & Dealer
Certified Toyota Forklift Operator
Certified Locksmith
Ham Radio Operator = KE7WLF
I have found that putting amsoil pi in the fuel works wonders on injectors. I have worked on vehicles for over 30 years professionally and it has been the only thing that I have found that does a good job other than using the dealership machines to clean them.
I cleaned the throttle body yesterday and now the truck is good as new. The idle if fine. It needed cleaning bad. Any suggestions on EFI fuel cleaner additive?
I had the exact same symptoms and went down the same road. New plugs, fuel filter, cleaned the MAF. Then cleaned the throttle body today and now good as new! It was really dirty. My truck is a 2000 with 89000 miles. I am glad to have it running right again.
Thanks for all the information! You guys were right again.
Low Idle
Idle low
Linear Mode
