"Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt)
11/21/2016 at 13:45 • Filed to: None
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"Matt Nichelson" (whoismatt)
11/21/2016 at 13:45 • Filed to: None | 0
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So Friday my car decided it didn’t want to car anymore. Got it on a scanner Saturday and determined the #3 cylinder is misfiring. Not what I wanted with the holidays coming up.
Ignition coils are relatively cheap at least, but I won’t have time to do anything myself. Thankfully my wife knows a guy who runs a shop that works on German cars and my parents have an extra vehicle for me to use until I can get it fixed.
Just one more thing on top of all the other stuff I am dealing with right now.
Tripper
> Matt Nichelson
11/21/2016 at 14:12 |
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That is a pain. I had an ignition coil go in in the E46, less than $150 installed. So at least its not a terribly expensive surprise.
VonBootWilly - Likes Toyota, but it's still complicated.
> Matt Nichelson
11/21/2016 at 14:19 |
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Meanwhile, my stupid GM van misfires regularly, and I wish it would tell me with a code, but it keeps on doing it anyway waiting to get worse. At least your car likes to talk to you.
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Matt Nichelson
> Tripper
11/21/2016 at 14:49 |
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Actually after doing a little research, I think I may just do it myself. Was thinking it would take a lot longer than what it seems to take. If I can get it done in a couple of hours, I can order the part and get it done this weekend.
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Matt Nichelson
> VonBootWilly - Likes Toyota, but it's still complicated.
11/21/2016 at 14:50 |
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So is it not throwing a code when it does that? When’s the last time the plugs and wires were changed?
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VonBootWilly - Likes Toyota, but it's still complicated.
> Matt Nichelson
11/21/2016 at 16:10 |
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Likely factory parts, it’s my beater utility Uplander at 90,000kms. I already ordered plugs/wires to remedy it, just irritating that I can’t just get a code to help track down one misfire. I like to just repair what’s specifically wrong, but it’s due.