Diagnosing and fixing a misfire on my 2002 Toyota Tundra V8

[@frankciolino82]

I love it when it’s an easy fix and you can really feel the difference. Good job!

[@JDMDriveway]

Yep exactly! It's a great feeling haha thanks for watching - Sal

[@trimmin420]

I love your channel my man i have learned alot about my truck from your channel so i THANK YOU very much for all the information you put out about this particular truck. I love my 02 Tundra.

[@JDMDriveway]

Of course! Thanks for watching - Sal

[@bradleycross5987]

We were smelling gas from front of Sequoia, replaced the spark plugs resolved issue. For extra insurance got coils from Toyota dealer with Labor day sale. Otherwise would have also done RockAuto Denso. I think coils were original at 19 years and still working.

[@Ronald1234ize]

Really love how more automotive KZbinrs are now in my inbox. Your diagnosis is perfect! I am happy I bought the same truck and the first thing I did is replace all spark plugs and ignition coil. I do not mind spending money. For others on here, I agree that spending $480 dollars for 8 plugs and coils is not easy. But believe me, once the job is done you are solid for another 40,000 to 60,000 miles. I would also recommend you doing egr, throttle, PC valve and hoses checked.

[@JDMDriveway]

Yep you make a great point. Thanks for the tips on other things to look into! - Sal

[@208Tyler]

Just had this problem a few weeks ago on 2 different cylinders! Same fix, new coil packs. Great video!

[@JDMDriveway]

Ah gotcha! Yeah unfortunately I think it's about that time for some of our truck's components to start needing to get replaced. Thanks for watching, I've been really enjoying the cinematic style videos you've been making - looked like an epic trip!! - Sal

[@RamDude87]

Worth every penny to get the right parts and keep the 2UZ-FE running strong. I'm doing the same thing soon on my 2006 DC. 🤙🏼🇺🇲

[@JDMDriveway]

For sure!! Thanks for watching - Sal

[@braixeninfection6312]

Simple fix! Probably should be replacing mine at some point before I get problems. It’s something I think is a good preventative maintenance item even though pricey.

[@JDMDriveway]

Yup definitely good preventative maintenance. Not too much harm in waiting for the check engine light, but if you do it in advance you can save some money rather than needing to buy it at a parts store. Thanks for watching! - Sal

[@David-by3im]

yeah, good stuff. I did a single coil and now I'm rethinking it. thanks for the links!

[@JDMDriveway]

No harm in waiting for another misfire. I just like the idea of knowing they're all fresh, and not needing to run to AutoZone to overpay for a single one in a hurry. Thanks for watching - Sal

[@lvl99chuckie]

Just had this issue happen to my truck. This video was a life saver!

[@JDMDriveway]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching

[@lonewolfadventures6339]

As usual another excellent video, ( I commented on a previous video on the dash lights etc. I changed the same bulbs in my tundra as you did and my “D” bulb blew out again after just 2 weeks so hopefully yours lasts much longer lol, it’s ironic the video you just put out happened to my 4 runner this week, changed the #4 coil and plugs and issue fixed, just wanted to say your videos really do help out so keep up the great work..Dave

[@JDMDriveway]

Sorry to hear about the dash light Dave. I replaced my D bulb around 2 years ago with an OEM one and it's been good since. Bummer to hear about the misfire, but at least it's an easy fix! Thanks for watching - Sal

[@theegupper]

Good call changing them all. I played the musical coils for like 3 years and finally just replaced them all haha! A simple trick if you have no code reader is to remove and reseat each coil one at a time. If the thudding doesnt get worse and sounds the same you know you have the failed pack out.

[@JDMDriveway]

Yep, that's basically what I was trying to avoid haha. Good tip for if you don't have a scanner though! Thanks for watching

[@hjestrada78]

Another great video Sal.

[@JDMDriveway]

I appreciate it, thanks for watching - Sal

[@ginaparis1506]

Loved that you showed everything and explained it . Helped so much thank you

[@JDMDriveway]

Glad to hear it, thanks for watching!

[@cptburr]

I’ve got an 02 sequoia limited. Same engine and having this issue. Replaced all the spark plugs and wasn’t the issue. Now just got the coils so lets hope😭

[@anthonygasparini1734]

Great video, Sal it's definitely worth the expense. It's better than getting stuck away from home! BTW what are the rims & tires are you running they look great. Are they noisy on the road?

[@BeerBourbonBaits]

He did a full review on them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYeWaqZ8nsirbJY

[@JDMDriveway]

Thanks! And like the other comment says, I have a couple videos about the setup where I go in more detail. But the basics are Vision Manx wheels 16x8 +0 and Goodyear Wrangler Authority Tires 265/75r16. Thanks for watching! - Sal kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXWVdYxjj9pnapo

[@alejandrovaldesbotello5366]

ThANK YOU SO MUCH BROTHER!

[@joshhomer805]

Been following your channel for a bit and you do some great work! I’ve been wanting a first gen tundra for a daily for a long time but I’ve never bought a car with a loan, any tips for this? Just a big step I’ve been pushing off since I’ve never had a payment before

[@JDMDriveway]

To tell you the truth Josh, I haven't bought a car with a loan either lol I'd just say to do your research on where to find the best rate. And of course the more money you can put down the better. Sorry I don't have more experience to share! Thanks for watching - Sal

[@user-nv5lh8ib1p]

Did the fuel milage return to normal?

[@rhodyriderz]

Hey Sal New to your Channel Awesome Insight 🤘just wondering what your lift kit is and what your running For wheels and tires?

[@JDMDriveway]

Hey man, it's a 2in leveling spacer up front with Vision manx wheels and Goodyear authority A/T tires. I go over all the details in this video! Thanks for watching! - Sal kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXWVdYxjj9pnapo

[@rhodyriderz]

@@JDMDriveway Thanks Sal I just Bought a 2004 tundra, Friday Can’t wait to start working on it! Thanks for your Guidance Brother 🙏

[@JDMDriveway]

Of course dude, congrats on the new truck!

[@pewymcpewerson1395]

Great video. Did the same thing last summer. 👍

[@JDMDriveway]

Sweet, it's so easy to do which I appreciate 😂 thanks for watching - Sal

[@OneForChrist177]

What wheels do you have on? I just bought an 02 Tundra same package and color and the rims look nice

[@JDMDriveway]

I appreciate it! They're vision Manx wheels in 16x8 +0.

[@OneForChrist177]

@@JDMDriveway Thanks for the response, I’ll have to look for some. God bless you.

[@lazerfate385]

Had the same issue almost 2 months ago w/ my 2001, was the most expensive repair I've had yet so far 😭

[@JDMDriveway]

I mean the bright side is that if that's your most expensive repair, you haven't needed to do a whole lot! So that's good! Haha thanks for watching - Sal

[@javiersioh]

Im having this same issue rn, i have a p305 code. I cant buy all 8 of them right now so ill have to buy just one while i save up to buy all of them. It’s ridiculous how expensive they are 😬

[@JDMDriveway]

It really is insane how expensive they are. Nothing wrong with going one at a time! Thanks for watching

[@Dylan-gn9ol]

At the 9:00 mark, in the bottom left of the screen what is that metal part called? My 2000 tundra is missing it. I have not been able to figure out what it does or is called.

[@JDMDriveway]

It's the ABS module, I was able to grab a part number for you. 89541-0C040 not sure how involved it would be to add this into your truck because the brake lines all run through it so I don't know that you could reuse your existing ones. Hope this helps get you in the right direction! Thanks for watching - Sal

[@Dylan-gn9ol]

@@JDMDriveway alright thank you so much. So what would missing this abs module do to the truck? I drive it every day and it feels fine but I definitely do not have one of those.

[@JDMDriveway]

It's a safety feature to help keep the truck under control in hard braking. It's standard in cars now, but I mean if Toyota didn't think it was necessary from the factory it's probably ok to live without lol you can look up videos here on KZbin to see how ABS helps with braking

[@Dylan-gn9ol]

@@JDMDriveway ohhhh I see what you’re saying now. I don’t plan on installing one if my truck never had it in the first place. I’m just thinking that the truck had it from factory and maybe the previous owner removed it for whatever reason

[@user-nv5lh8ib1p]

What kind of spark plugs did you install?

[@AdolfoGuz]

I’ve been getting like 13 mpg forever since I got my truck from my dad but I thought it was normal, my coil packs look exactly the same as your old ones, gonna look into getting new ones! What gap did you leave on your spark plugs btw?

[@JDMDriveway]

I'm hoping that the new coils and plugs will get me some more gas mileage but haven't filled up yet to do the calculation. The spark plugs should be pregapped out of the box, but I just verified that they matched the ones that came out of the truck. I don't remember what the feeler gauge measurement was, sorry. Thanks for watching! - Sal

[@garybrady7245]

It depends on what brand plug I think the Densos are like .032 I wanna say

[@adamfigueira6482]

Do you know the part numbers you got? Looks like on Rock Auto, there are several from Denso that fit the 4.7.

[@adamfigueira6482]

For the plugs I mean, not the coils.

[@JDMDriveway]

I got the K20R-U. They are the copper ones that are recommended for the earlier trucks without VVTi. I think the VVTi motors may want the iridium ones but I don't know those part numbers. Hope this helps - Sal

[@82Ismael]

How often should the coil packs be replaced my block currently has 303,000 miles and have never replaced them. Im thinking of replacing them now or should i wait til i have a misfire

[@JDMDriveway]

I mean it's kinda up to you. I don't know that there's a published replacement interval, but at 300k miles I'd imagine that they're kinda living on borrowed time. Maybe buy one or two and have them on hand in case you do experience a misfire! Thanks for watching

[@garybrady7245]

Damn 303K and original coils. You definitely got your money worth out of then but if it was me I would definitely change them. What about the timing belt?

[@bousemaster3989]

Is this a older video? I Noticed the TRD Grill isnt installed yet lol.

[@JDMDriveway]

It actually did happen this past week. I've taken the TRD grille off for now. I just wasn't loving the style of it, but I'm going to hold onto it in case I change my mind (which is likely 😂) thanks for watching - Sal

[@jonweaver2410]

Mine '00 Toyota Tundra check engine blink, stop, and repeat. Did your check go away? Thanks.

[@JDMDriveway]

I was able to reset the codes with my scanner after swapping the coil packs and the light went away. Hope this helps, thanks for watching - Sal

[@bobbouchee1452]

i just did valve covers on mine and just my luck a bolt snaped had one snape on the intake manifolds when i did the starter as well i dont really see why though just my luck i guess easy 2 hor jobs turn into 8-10... already did 1 coil need to do a cupl brake and fuel lines some day soon lol did rack pinion i dont know why i dont make videos lol i got nothing but time

[@JDMDriveway]

Dang that's super unlucky about the snapped bolts. But yeah! You should make some videos, I'm sure they will help a bunch of people out! Thanks for watching - Sal

[@bobbouchee1452]

@JDM Driveway had to do another coil was skipping earlier but wasn't throwing codes weird

[@gerbears21]

Would a code P1300 be the same thing?

[@JDMDriveway]

Looks like that's a bit different, but may be solved by new coil packs or maybe an O2 sensor. I haven't seen that one on my truck yet. Thanks for watching - Sal

[@gerbears21]

@@JDMDriveway changed spark plugs and coils and it didn’t fix it, for sure will be looking into the O2 sensors! Also looked at my cats and they don’t seem to be clogged. Keep up the great videos man!!

[@jackpualder1522]

Just replaced#2and 8. At least you can reach them easy and only took about two minutes total

[@JDMDriveway]

Haha yep exactly. There's so much room in this engine bay! Thanks for watching - Sal

[@TBushart]

I hate that you spent so much on the ignition coils and spark plugs. I spent 103$ on parts from amazon and changed them out myself on my 06 v8. Though I got new supplier parts made to oem specs.

[@JDMDriveway]

Yeah it was painful, but I think it's hard to trust all sellers on Amazon to get legit parts. To each their own though. Thanks for watching!

[@jasonkimble8926]

Nice,

[@JDMDriveway]

Thanks for watching! - Sal

[@eddieh1530]

Smart, but like you said very pricy. Fun Show.

[@JDMDriveway]

Thanks for watching! - Sal

[@bobbouchee1452]

you can send me your old coil packs LOL

[@JDMDriveway]

You don't want these ones 😂 plus I'm going to trash the cracked ones and keep the 2 decent ones as spares.

[@braixeninfection6312]

Simple fix! Probably should be replacing mine at some point before I get problems. It’s something I think is a good preventative maintenance item even though pricey.

[@JDMDriveway]

Yup definitely good preventative maintenance. Not too much harm in waiting for the check engine light, but if you do it in advance you can save some money rather than needing to buy it at a parts store. Thanks for watching! - Sal

[@braixeninfection6312]

@@JDMDriveway yep I’m all about preventative maintenance. A little work or money to prevent further issues is what I like to do for nearly everything. Better to replace a $100 part then to have say a ball joint failure on the highway. Lol I know it’s not always needed but I’d rather prevent issues from happening in the first place. Part of why half the time I drive with no music just so I can hear the normal vs not normal sounds of my truck. Helps me to find problems before they get serious. And checking due diligence before long treks. It’s all something I learned working my career. Safety first and prevention next.