09 Toyota Corolla Misfire Fix 1.8 Coil and Spark Plug Replacement

This 2009 Toyota corolla with a 1.8L 2ZR-FE came in and engine was running rough and had a flashing check engine light on with codes P0302 (Cylinder 2 misfire) and P0352 (Ignition coil circuit).
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P0301 = cylinder 1 misfire
P0302 = cylinder 2 misfire
P0303 = cylinder 3 misfire
P0304 = cylinder 4 misfire

[@Dr.JamesJohannson]

I don’t know how much money you just saved me, but I can tell you I just had the easiest time diagnosing and correcting the issue I’ve almost ever had. She’s purring like a cat! Thanks much

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[@rollyphelsoriano1603]

Question about the clearance of the spark plugs

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[@joecimbak3974]

Hey update. I did this exact check and sure enough I had a bad coil. I bought a new Denso coil online from some Toyota OEM place and I decided to change all spark plugs too with new iridiums. Perfect video to help me do this myself. I REALLY appreciate it man. 180,000 miles and running strong again.

[@FixItPhillip]

Good job! Your welcome brotha

[@AndraJackson-gx1pr]

One of the BEST troubleshooting videos I ever seen. I fixed mine myself thanks to you.

[@mn1170]

Went to Autozone this morning and those codes came up so I made an appointment with Toyota this morning to look at my car next week. Then I found your video and went back to autozone and bought my coils and spark plugs. Even bought my own code machine. Will replace them all tomorrow morning and then will cancel Toyota appointment. I most likely paid for the parts what they would have charged for just labor. Thanks

[@richardhayden7665]

Great video, Toyota wanted $422 to replace the bad coil, going to subscribe so that I can check out other vids. Thanks

[@bangelo8067]

And the sad thing is it wouldnt have taken them but 20 minutes to replace it, if not all. Then let it sit there to make it seem as if it was the necessary time spent before letting you know it's ready.

[@yodead369]

Yeah the factory coils like $199 each. Unless you get the aftermarket for like $49 each. About $150 an hour for labor plus taxes fees 422.00 lmao

[@nickyang1265]

I guess Toyota must ask you to replace all of the 4 coils. Otherwise, the cost shouldn't be so expensive.

[@RaymondLugo]

I've literally just finished fixing my Corolla using this video, thank you so much 🙏🏻

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[@FixItPhillip]

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[@RockyOutdoorss]

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[@markchamberlain6554]

207,000 miles and just had 2 coils go litteraly a few hours apart. Felt it go from 4 to 3 to 2 cylinders. Still ran though lol. Took a few minutes to hit speed, and hills were no fun. Anyway, your video helped me diagnose which coils were bad. Thank you sir! 0h more side note, Car is running great however driving around for A-day on 2 cylinders has now seemed to have caused an o2 sensor to go bad. Ill replace that soon.

[@joecimbak3974]

Exceptional learning moment here. I bet I got an ignition coil pack problem. Seems to have same exact issues as this car. Mines a 2009 with 180,000 miles. Just happened today. All the symptoms are as described. Now I know how to check! PS - never changed any of these and also never changed plugs before ever.

[@yodead369]

Well don't strip no spark plugs in the aluminum head! Some people think they have too 'he-man' the spark plugs, as tight as they can! No!

[@mariogamez3696]

Great video and instructions. I was able to fix my 2006 Corolla. It had the same issue. #2 coil had to be replaced. Once, again thank you for helping others save a little money.

[@FixItPhillip]

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[@hopeadair6868]

​@FixItPhillip is it the same on a manual transmission?

[@anthonyross3957]

Excellent video. My 09 Corolla has 400k and never had a coil replaced. It’s in the shop but I’m almost positive new spark plugs and a coil is the issue. Thank for the video.

[@joethafoe]

Was it the coil and spark plugs?

[@anthonyross3957]

@@joethafoe so it was the miss fire in one of the cylinders. Than 1 month ago the engine went. She did well just bad timing. Again thanks for the video. I purchased a 2012 with 100k

[@desertdaze129]

Just got a p0302 on my Corolla. Your video was well done and informative. Thanks!

[@khalilJon]

I got same po302 I swap coil still same code po202 what could be the problem

[@FixItPhillip]

Did you try swapping the spark plug to another cylinder?

[@tallcip65]

My wife’s Corolla is idling like a Harley. I got codes for misfires in 3 and 4 and a bad crank shaft sensor. I switched out the sensors and it helped some but still not good. I was going to just change the plugs but I’ll have to try switching up the coils to see if the codes change first and see if I need new coils too. 👍

[@maryross6320]

Great vid,this is my second time having this problem witk my 09 Toyota it's been a month since they changed #3 coil,plus my car is over 200,000 miles

[@303MoTo]

Same exact issue on my daughter's 09 corolla, P0302. I replaced all 4 coils and all the plugs, thanks for the video, saved me some time wrenching on her car!

[@jaimechiong9453]

Hey bro, thank you very much for your video, I have the same reading on my car but thanks GOD i saw your video. Now all i have to do is order the ignition coil. Thank you and my gratitude to you.

[@tamekamcdaniel8046]

I had my coils replaced in October, now it's doing the same thing. I think I will change out the spark plugs and recheck the coils. Thanks.

[@yodead369]

If you didn't pay for Denso coil packs, then not expect the aftermarket to last for ever.

[@jonathanratliff4780]

@@yodead369 Exactly.....very correct

[@FilmacionesMX]

Thanks for making this video. Save me hundreds. God bless👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@FixItPhillip]

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[@ralphshelton8716]

Thank you for all the help!!! Had exactly the same issue. #2 coil pack r&r runs great again. Again thank you.

[@thewishmastur]

Very good video. Straight to the point instead of beating around the bush.

[@cyrildlulisa7442]

Well demonstrated and simple explained. Thank you Fixitphillip!

[@lisamadison203]

I LOVE you! I have confidence that I can fix this on my own. 😃🙏🏾💕

[@DerickAnderson-tv4vh]

Thank you for the video very informative and not drawn out.

[@1967KID]

Thank you man i just put in a new fue injecter, and piston 2 still mist fire , and yes injector was bad i put a new 1 next plugs and check coils, thanks one more time nice video information keep up the good work and information.

[@jsa0514]

I have a 2009 corolla with a cylinder 1 misfire. Tried to pull the coil pack and it was stuck so I used a hammer and long extension to break it loose, when I pulled the coil pack out it was rusty. Any idea why or how moisture gets into the port

[@13litzkrieg65]

You saved me over 500.00 bucks. Thank you!

[@FixItPhillip]

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[@13litzkrieg65]

@@FixItPhillip I'm used to old school points, plugs etc. but when I saw ignition coil and couldnt see any plugs I panic'd. Your video made me look like a master with my wife and the work i did on her car. Preach on Master Mechanic!

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[@lalimonada5125]

GOOD VIDEO GREAT JOB I DID SAME THINK. BECAUSE GOT THE SAME PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA COROLLA THANKS..MERRY CHRISTMAS ........

[@noorazizi1599]

My car has exactly the same issue, thanks legend.

[@tamigray21]

You made that look easy enough for me to fix. 😂 thank you!

[@Ponimanskye]

Outstanding job showing this video. I like what u did with the testing.

[@sharpsharp5555]

I purchased a special socket. One magnetic and one with a slight friction grab. I like you magnetic screwdriver too.

[@girlingoldboots5273]

Thanks for the diagnosing help, I'm sure this will help me replace my coils!

[@nkondesinclairmwila38]

Wow... simple and straightforward, ❤

[@SMASH1602]

I love you brother, it helped me alot today. My car's Third was the culprit lol

[@santosnino]

Nice my #3 coil was bad went to autozone bought the coil ordered a set online all 4 for the same price as 1 in autozone. Replaced all new coils once they arrived and returned autozones temporary coil i borrowed 😂.

[@Trip3krazy]

Hey where did you buy them from ?

[@santosnino]

@@Trip3krazy from 1a auto good deal in my opinion

[@pennesnatcherinc]

Really appreciate the video! I’ve got a cylinder one misfire that isn’t resolved by replacing the coil pack and I’ve had a rough running motor for a long time with no codes. I can’t for the life of me figure out what could be causing my cylinder one misfire now, any guidance?

[@backyardwarrior8926]

I have same problem with my 09 but multiple cylinders misfire. New coils and injectors didn’t work. Did you get your resolved?

[@pennesnatcherinc]

I have not. It’s at the shop now and will hopefully have a diagnosis soon

[@backyardwarrior8926]

@@pennesnatcherinc Thanks for the quick response. Please update when you get it fixed.

[@pennesnatcherinc]

@@backyardwarrior8926it is a bad cylinder/piston/ring in both 1 and 2. :/ 175k on the motor. Not sure why they went bad but to fix costs more than value of car and isn’t worth it. Replacing motor myself would be cheaper. Hopefully that isn’t your issue!

[@backyardwarrior8926]

@@pennesnatcherinc oh wow that’s not what I expected to hear. I think I’m going to try some thicker oil on mine to see if it helps.

[@corranda]

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[@WilliamImSpecialized]

Hi did this proceedure all ok for two months and im back with the old problems again on 2009 toyota corolla 1.8 LIT.

[@brayanfuentes5288]

Mine was cylinder 1 I did the exact same thing ran fine for about a week and a half then the problem came back could it be a faulty coil? Any recommendations?

[@brandonthesage3003]

Was it the coil again?

[@smartman123]

love your videos man stright to the point

[@FixItPhillip]

Thank you bro. God bless

[@mariacota9397]

I really liked your video. In my opinion is very well explained, especially when you mentioned the parts already changed. Thanks.😊✌️

[@jerrynonofbss2588]

Amazon sells those parts for $20 each, are these any good? the auto stores sell them for $80 each.

[@FixItPhillip]

I've never got a amazon one, sounds too cheap to be a good quality one, you might get lucky and it'll work fine, but me personally I wouldn't get a super cheapy one.

[@SirD31V1D]

How much tight should the spark plugs go? 18ft.lbs, 15ft.lbs, 13 ft.lbs or just 90 degrees more of ratcheting after you can't no more with hand?

[@Dj_Barlethh]

Thank you very much brother you are a master of mechanic 🖖🖖🖖

[@Nasa4421]

Every ignition coil has a number. I mixed mine now I don't know the correct order which ignition goes to which spark plug. Toyota corolla VVT I 1.8 petrol

[@josevasquez3816]

Thanks , very useful video , very practical

[@danieldery7616]

Very instructive. Very well done.

[@josevaldez4482]

I changed the coil and spark plug on my 10 Corolla 1.8 on cylinder 2. I can still hear a misfire but the code does not show up on my ObD11. What do you think it is?

[@tonistarks2874]

Bro ur gona have to take it in to a mechanic and have him run a compression test on each cylinder and see if any of them is losing compression..that's why ur check engine light is on...happened to me...2000 Toyota Corolla...installed new sparks plugs ngk,coil packs and check engine light still was on .it ran alil bit smoother but took it in to my mechanic guy and ran the test and sure shut my 2nd cylinder is the culprit..told me for $600 he can do it cuz he needs to take everything apart and install new parts...hope this helps u out

[@John-du4ki]

Hey Philip Great Video! Just wondering what OBD tool you use for diagnostics? OR if you could any reviews on the OBD Diagnostic Toolkit, that would be awesome too! Keep up the awesome videos!

[@FixItPhillip]

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[@demetriccauthen-no1jy]

Question I just got all of my plugs an coil put in an Still giving me same code you think it's the wire in the coirl

[@daneanderson4598]

IF YOU ARE ACCELLERATING SLOWS DOWN A BIT PRESS GAS AGAIN AND VEHICLE MAKES A SUDDEN JUMP ... IS THAT A MISFIRE.... HELP PZ....

[@m.m1048]

Hi I have 2006 Corolla car suddenly shake and get code p0351 I replace coil of cylinder 1 and 4 plugs and it doesn’t fixed. I checked wires and don’t see a dommage. What can it be?

[@kevincelebrado5311]

Good video, explained well! I noticed the roosters crowing and the beautiful view on the test drive! Are you on Kaua’i?

[@FixItPhillip]

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[@delanidube8734]

wow you have just solved my problem man

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[@haughtgaming8377]

So coil and spark plug replaced but still getting Po301 on 2014 Corolla with 111k miles... Any idea? I reset the Odb runs well for about 3 miles then light comes back on

[@ssloan47]

.Thank you FixitPhilip. I notice that you didn't use anti seize compound on the spark plug threads nor dielectric grease on the coil boot. Do you think theses would be helpful?

[@FixItPhillip]

Yes a little of each won't hurt at all

[@flakdawg]

Definitely helped me. Subscribed!

[@21450r]

Great vídeo sir thank you much.

[@davidpaniagua2069]

Hey boss. If one coil goes bad do you recommend changing them all?

[@lejend69]

I have a p0300 error code but I’ve changed coils plugs fuel injector and my car runs clean but the code comes up every now and again why

[@Yn-wh9se]

What is you switched sparks and coils and keep getting miss fire on #1

[@user-jq4gu3yj9l]

Thanks that's a big help I did it

[@josegoncalves782]

Gracias amigo por el video

[@andrewtrinitechnician1215]

Thanks for your video. It helped alot

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[@joekinan-m2690]

Thank you 👌🏽💫

[@wayang9377]

Great , thank you so much.

[@sharpsharp5555]

What plug are you using for new ones in this 2009 1.8

[@rommeleugenio8438]

Thanks for this great video

[@canishamoten5419]

I have the exact samw car with the exact same issues. My car sounds exactly like this.

[@Peter-pv8xx]

No change when swapping coils or with a new coil, car runs smooth for a couple hundred feet of driving then misfire comes back, shut it off turning back on car runs good for a short time them misfire is back, bad fuel injector or possibly pcm is shutting off power to the injector? A couple of weeks ago multi cylinder misfire came up, replaced all coils was fine for a couple of weeks until now, 236,000 miles on car. There's another video on here where a shop replaced the plugs coils maybe injectors and the pcm for a similiar issue, it was ultimately diagnosed as a dead cylinder and the engine had to be replaced. I'm trying to Help my neighbor by fixing her car, I don't have a scan tool however just an actron code reader, I'm stumped.

[@sarahycalderon9769]

Thank you for you helps

[@michaelmolnes4901]

Great video thank you

[@danmcdonald726]

How common are multiple misfires caused by an intake gasket?

[@FixItPhillip]

Its possible but it would probably need to be a bigger vacuum leak. Also would probably have a lean code as well. You can always get a smoke test done to see if there are any vacuum leak. Good luck dan

[@iloveyougladys7790]

My code is still P0301 I changed spark plugs and coils. Code is saying possible vacuum leak any ideas on what this might be?

[@defbear]

If you didn’t have the coil specific code, and only had the p0302 code, what would have thought is the most likely culprit?

[@FixItPhillip]

P0302 is cylinder 2 misfire, could be a coil, spark plug, injector, compression ect... but yes p0302 indicates its misfiring on #2, which is 2nd to the front of the engine on this car.

[@FixItPhillip]

Coils are common to be bad on these in my experience, try moving the coil with a different cylinder and see if the misfire changes cylinders

[@anitadesignssurajastrologe3267]

Nice video .. big help

[@PaulChauSonOfHongKong]

Thanks for a great troubleshooting vide. I also got P0302 code in my corolla. Anyone please advise me if I did this right. I swapped the coil 1 with coil 2 and start the engine - still same code. So I think the coil is good but spark plug in 2 is bad. Anyway I ordered new spark plugs and waiting for delivery. Will update after I got the spark plugs replaced.

[@shadowoakmanor222]

Did it work?

[@maxfrederick1244]

here from south main!

[@FixItPhillip]

Nice! Thank you bro for Subscribing! Much appreciated

[@djsabrosito62]

Hey buddy. Its there a way you can help me out. Look i took my toyota corolla 09 1.8 liter to O'Reilly so they put the scanner and came up that the cylinder 4 has a misfire. Right!!! So i bought a new coil and all 4 sparkplugs and its keep appearing the same #4 cylinder so what can't i do.

[@brandonthesage3003]

@@blaingunter hey I’m having the same issue. What do you mean by dirty contacts? Clean the spark plug in cylinder 4?

[@brandonthesage3003]

@@blaingunter okay thanks bro I’ll try it today. Hopefully that’s what it is (Toyota corolla) and not the fuel injectors.

[@Rflod1]

I changed all my spark plugs and ignition coil #4 was misfiring I changed it but the check engine light still comes one about #4

[@FixItPhillip]

Check wiring make sure there is no rodent damage. You can also check for vacuum leaks. Check for fuel injector operation and cylinder compression. You may have to get it diagnosed

[@techgeek_]

Thank you so much!

[@Dabuggsbunny]

Wondering why my Corolla dies when I unplug cylinder 1or2

[@Emmysofly]

Can you list the tools used please

[@townbizz2361]

I'm having a issue with coils right now on 2003 Corolla. My in law changed the plugs and he was putting the coil back in and apparently he dropped a piece of plastic from the socket packet he jus bought. I didn't notice bcuz he started on his own. Today i looked in there and plastic was not allowing the boot to go over, so like a genius he holds it down and tightens it. I think that damaged my coil bcuz car was running fine before, now it's misfiring, so im waiting on my set of coils to come in. Jus gonna change them all i think they are manufactured part and this car has nearly 300,000 miles on it.

[@justinsincoise6693]

What sort of power tool is that?

[@paulntx]

Great video!

[@FixItPhillip]

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[@charlotteab4606]

So easy I will check my car

[@romanlilliam3142]

You are good 👍 God bless!!!!!

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[@96MustangBoy1]

I’ve changed all my coils and spark plugs, but still, there’s a misfire in cylinder one. What gives?

[@ThienTran-ko5xy]

Checking compressor of cylinder one ,I think cylinder one ring wont out

[@soslunnaak]

damn my #2 coil is misfiring too, crazy that its the same one lol (although 25% chance is pretty high i guess)

[@zapsizzle]

Great work man

[@FixItPhillip]

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[@cesarmelendez9861]

I change my cylinder 2 misfire and again came up

[@avkarlos]

I get hungry see the pizza

[@taylordoe2888]

Hey I have a question is a torque rench needed or no?

[@taylordoe2888]

For the install of the spark plugs . Forgot that part lol

[@FixItPhillip]

I wouldn't say need for this fix but torque specs don't hurt at all, thats whats recommended. I don't have those readily available for you.

[@taylordoe2888]

@@FixItPhillip thank you

[@rangelpolanco9982]

Bro this happened to me at 169 thousands miles tooooo

[@bangelo8067]

And may I add that maybe you dont need to spend money on a scanner if you check each individual coil like he did.

[@RainbowCewki3z]

Replaced my coil pack and now my car won’t start. Radio won’t even turn on. Did I blow a fuse? Or is a bad coil?

[@ThienTran-ko5xy]

Radio won’t turn on ,it’s mean no electric, maybe blow a fuse 😮

[@walleyehunter8862]

Do you have to gap the NGK laser Iridium plugs ?

[@FixItPhillip]

No you do NOT gap them, it will damage the plugs. They are pregapped ready to go

[@walleyehunter8862]

@@FixItPhillip Ok Thanks

[@walleyehunter8862]

I bought a small torque wrench 0 to 80 ft-lbs I heard the torque for 14mm aluminum head is around 15 to 20 ft-lbs , Do you agree its for a 2009 corolla 1.8 liter

[@FixItPhillip]

@@walleyehunter8862 i just looked it up. For a 2az-fe engine its 14 ft lbs. If its a 2zr-fe engine its 15 ft lbs. On the white engine sticker under hood will show which engine you have, please be sure to subscribe, much appreciated!

[@walleyehunter8862]

@@FixItPhillip Thanks again

[@ifeanyiekine1708]

@fixitphilip. Please how possible can you help me get those original spark plugs and coil because am going through same experience.. would have brought my vehicle to you but am far away in west Africa. Please help me🙏 Please help me🙏🙏 I will pay 💰 for the package

[@Sgv626]

Got my car fixed for 90$

[@slk8322]

Replaced all spark plugs all coils no power