You are right, it could be almost anything. The first thing would be to check the trouble code readout to see if that gives a clue.
My 94 did this twice at different times. The first was fractured contacts under the base for the EFI main relay. Thus the fuel and spark would sputter on and off. Older Camrys develop this fault commonly. You can see it when you turn on the ignition, (but don't start it) and the trouble light on the dash does not show up
The second time the ECU (computer) itself had become faulty. The car would start, then not, then run rough. It is not an expensive repair with a ECU from the wreckers, and it can be tested on a diagnostic machine.
First thing is to have the fault codes read and fix the faults revealed.
SOURCE: 1994 toyota camry sputters
hi there
sounds like you need a tune up or you need your injectors cleaned
so i will help you clean them with out getting your hands dirty but you need to follow me every step of the way.
first i will give you my tips
OK now for the step by step instructions
now something to remember for alwase
cause you need to get ready to go for a long drive
stay safe and happy new year
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SOURCE: 1990 dodge caravan starts then dies after 30 seconds.
cycle key, on,off,on,off,on & leave it on (not start) & count flashes from check engine light to see if getting any trouble codes. example: 2 flashes, pause, 2 more, is code 22. 3 flashes,pause & 3 more, is code 33, etc.. let us know what you get, if any. P.S. Code 55 - 5 flashes,pause 5 more, is end of message.
SOURCE: While driving the car suddenly starts to sputter 3
it may just be bad fuel or e 85 have car scanned for codes also have them look into mode 6 on the scan tool mode 6 will pick up things that dont always set codes but are failing certain test the pcm looks at for miss fires also are you close to your scheduled tune up hope this gets you in the ballpark Thunderboltz
It
can be low fuel pressure issue or clogged fuel pump. Or its engine related
issues,---------------
Check
the help link mentioned below to troubleshoot the problem: ------
Engine stalls when gas is given?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/01/engine-stalls-when-gas-is-given.html
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Car stalls when MAF sensor is connected?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/01/car-stalls-when-maf-sensor-is-connected.html
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Car Engine Stalls While Driving?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/car-engine-stalls-while-driving.html
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Car stalls and throws white smoke from exhaust?
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/car-stalls-and-throws-white-smoke-from.html
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Stalls And Dies At Stop Sign?
http://www.howtobyme.blogspot.com/2012/07/stalls-and-dies-at-stop-sign.html
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GMC Sonoma Stalls and idles low
http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/10/gmc-sonoma-stalls-and-idles-low.html
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Nissan Pathfinder stalls and bucks on Acceleration?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/nissan-pathfinder-stalls-and-bucks-on.html
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1992 Chevrolet stalls and shutdown?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/1992-chevrolet-stalls-and-shutdown.html
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Stumbling and stalling at idle after engine rebuild?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/stumbling-and-stalling-at-idle-after.html
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1990 mazda 323 stalls and quit running?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/1990-mazda-323-stalls-and-quit-running.html
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2000 Toyota
Camry: Idling and Stalling Problem?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2000-toyota-camry-idling-and-stalling.html
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1995 Toyota
Corolla: Stalls, Sputters and Pops Through Intake Manifold?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1995-toyota-corolla-stalls-sputters-and.html
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1999 Toyota Camry: Erratic stalling and high engine RPM at
idle?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1999-toyota-camry-erratic-stalling-and.html
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Dodge Dakota stalls, stumbles at idle. Has low fuel flow and
runs hot?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/dodge-dakota-stallsstumbles-at-idlehas.html
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1994 Toyota
4Runner: Stalls and Stops While Driving?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1994-toyota-4runner-stalls-and-stops.html
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1997 Toyota Camry: Erratic Idle and Intermittent engine
stalling?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/1997-toyota-camry-erratic-idle-and.html
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Ford Maverick: No Idle and Stalling issues?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/ford-maverick-no-idle-and-stalling.html
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These
details will help.
Thanks.
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