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First visit: There was no check engine light, but he found a TPS error when reading OBD2 codes. Throttle position sensor replaced, but after I picked up and drove a while, the check engine light came on and stalling was still a problem

Also replaced the valve cover gasket ...

Sending an update...

First visit: There was no check engine light, but he found a TPS error when reading OBD2 codes. Throttle position sensor replaced, but after I picked up and drove a while, the check engine light came on and stalling was still a problem

Also replaced the valve cover gasket ...

Hi Nordical25, thanks so much for your reply. I'm fully dependent on mechanics, though I'm trying to learn as much as I can so I appreciate all you shared.

I think I was set adrift when my regular mechanic just didn't seem to want to try. He had my car for days and didn't even check the codes. Then ...

dlb - Thank you so much for your reply. I had read your threads on stalling on idle, and was so encouraged until I learned the carb vs fuel injection factor! Thanks for your advice on steps. I did have a 5 star mechanic, but I think he was too busy to really delve into it. So hopefully tomorrow I ...

I'm new and I think I posted this in the wrong area, in Off Topic, so I will try again here!

Hello - I understand this site deals with 80s model Tercels and I just learned that 80's have carburetors vs mine with Fuel Injection, but I'm just hoping for a miracle. Taking to my third shop tomorrow ...

Hello - I understand this site deals with 80s model Tercels and I just learned that 80's have carburetors vs mine with Fuel Injection, but I'm just hoping for a miracle. Taking to my third shop tomorrow. When warm it stalls, or threatens to stall, at stop lights. When I start it back up in struggles ...