What happened? Loss of acceleration...

[lamadoo]

Hi guys,

my 2007 yaris just started losing all power when i tried to accelerate all of a sudden, had to pull over.malfunction indicator lamp went on. My oil is fairly new, no signs of leaks:confused: engine made loud noises yikes....

What could this be? Happened after a hours drive, poured petrol and 3mins after pouring petrol i lost all pedal power when i made a turn up a small hilled road.

any help appreciated

[junorico24]

Could it be a blown head gasket?

[lamadoo]

Could it be a blown head gasket?

dont think so. no fumes or anything. i re-adjusted my fuel cap and drove home (1min away only). Did some research could our yaris have this ?


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" on my car (2004 Subaru WRX), a loose filler cap will trigger a check engine light and the limp home mode. The engine computer will drop into a mode where it won't allow revs above a low limit and disallows all boost. Suddenly, you're in a 8:1 compression ratio car and aren't able to get out of your own way on the highway. This isn't a gradual switch, either. All of a sudden, you feel like you're going backwards through rush hour traffic...."

[07liftback]

Were you trying to link us something? Sounds like your motor just started misfiring randomly. Have you done anything else to the car that would cause this to happen?

[lamadoo]

Were you trying to link us something? Sounds like your motor just started misfiring randomly. Have you done anything else to the car that would cause this to happen?

I believe it was the air filter. was due to change in 2km more according to manual. box was shaking (probaly too dirty) but after a new filter no more issues.:thumbsup:

[07liftback]

Great to hear you got that resolved! Guess I should look into it if I ever have this problem!