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Ignition coils

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Jonny21, Mar 3, 2019.

  1. Mar 16, 2019 at 4:44 PM
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    Sixthelement

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    You know, you have a 5yr 60k Powertrain warranty? Could have warrantied it, save ya some money.
     
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  2. Mar 16, 2019 at 4:46 PM
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    maybe its because now most electronics are build in China
     
  3. Mar 16, 2019 at 6:45 PM
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    60k mile warranty doesnt do much good at 67k
     
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  4. Mar 16, 2019 at 6:59 PM
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    This right here.

    Pride of craftsmanship has gone out the window because the majority of parts are now being outsourced to other countries where the labor rates are literally pennies on the dollar. The true definition of "sweatshop."
     
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  5. Mar 16, 2019 at 7:16 PM
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    Dirtridercrf250

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    Not denso products toyota uses, they are solid. I doubt the coils failed on the OP. More thank likely the shotty plugs he installed. The OEM copper plugs are purely the only plug that should be in our engine.
     
  6. Mar 16, 2019 at 7:45 PM
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    Problem solved.. bad coil pack. Imaginary scenarios such as shotty plugs, poor maintenance and so forth.. fact is bad ignition coil. Others have had problems with their coil packs. Fact is 2016 has some minor bugs.. electrical, engine idle, transmissions, overheat on a steep incline
     
  7. Mar 16, 2019 at 10:40 PM
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    yes and yes.......i was making point to the other guy
     
  8. Mar 16, 2019 at 10:49 PM
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    Copper? As opposed to what? You do know, the OEM Denso FK20HBR8 is an iridium-tipped plug?
     
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  9. Mar 17, 2019 at 2:45 AM
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    Not the ones that I had. I'll look in my tool box at the old ones but I had NGK R
     
  10. Mar 17, 2019 at 3:47 AM
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    Interesting...and these came out of a 3rd Gen 3.5L V6?
     
  11. Mar 17, 2019 at 4:17 AM
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    Yes brand new purchase. Did my plugs at 30k.
     
  12. Mar 17, 2019 at 4:21 AM
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    Now I'm very interested...
    Would you mind posting pics?
    What did you use for replacements?
     
  13. Mar 17, 2019 at 4:26 AM
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    Dirtridercrf250

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    I got the plugs at toyota, NGK R with dual electrodes. Same thing that came out. Freakin not cheap 11 bucks a piece.
     
  14. Mar 17, 2019 at 4:30 AM
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    Do you have a part number?
    I'm not seeing anything on NGK's website for our application.
     
  15. May 9, 2019 at 10:05 AM
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    i agree....i think all dense are made in Japan
     
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    Are you sure the old plugs NGK didn't have IR written on them? The IR plugs are an iridium tipped plug. The price you paid is more in line with an iridium plug but I can't find anything on NGK's website.
     
  17. May 9, 2019 at 11:23 AM
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    Could be IR I can check my sales slip when i get home. Price is at cost plus 10% I get all my OEM parts at this rate thru a friend.
     
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    Holy hell. how many miles was on that coil?

    Mine at 120k look nearly new still. That thing is trashed
     
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    some one has something for a bad habit

    they are inadvertently grounding out

    really depends on HOW u installed them & the routing

    my other consideration IS >>>>>>>>>>>> IF

    UV been ' wheeling ' ..............coming back off the trail cleaning Ur get along up

    spraying/ washing it down

    U R Getting them W E T !!!!
     
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