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2005 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

4.0L V6RWDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0263high severityPowertrain

Cylinder 1 Contribution/Balance

on 2005 Toyota 4Runner 4.0L V6 · RWD

What this code means

Cylinder 1 is not contributing its expected share of power output.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Rough idle
  • Misfire
  • Vibration

Common causes

  • Low compression cylinder 1
  • Faulty injector
  • Valve issue
  • Head gasket leak

Diagnostic steps

  1. Run power balance test
  2. Check compression
  3. Test injector
  4. Inspect valves

Repair notes

Diagnose mechanical condition of cylinder 1.

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