How to fix a Scion xB 2006

[@democrat102]

Not long ago, our 2006 Scion XB started hesitating on the acceleration. It got a little worse over the next few weeks, and we thought that since the XB had 153,000 miles on it and the original spark plugs were still in the engine that it might be time to change them. About a week after discussing this, we were about two hours from home attending a funeral. Luckily, I had lived in that town before and had lots of family there. The first night, the Scion just started idling really bad and it sounded like an old pulpwood truck when it ran. There was a bit of a smell, and we decided we had better change those plugs. We took it to OReilly's and a clerk hooked up their computer. It said I had a misfire in cylinder two. We decided to replace all plugs, but nothing improved. We brought it back later that day so their manager could look at it. All the while we thought it could be a bad cylinder, coil, or heaven forbid, a bad valve. The manager called a friend of his who is a mechanic. He took the plug out of cylinder two and placed it on the block and had us crank the engine. It did not spark. He looked at me and said, "You're in luck. It is just a bad coil." He confirmed it by moving the coil from cylinder one to cylinder two and had us crank the engine again. It fired. I bought a new coil, which cost me about 100 dollars, and he switched it in two minutes and charged me nothing. Lucky me! Instantly, the Scion cranked up normally, and she is running so smoothly that you can hardly hear the engine run when it is cranked. These are great vehicles!

[@tiffanytaylor335]

democrat102. Before you did this did ur scion shake when stopping at a light?

[@shotbyeli]

I had that same coil pack go out 3 times now bought one at auto zone and it has a lifetime warranty. :)

[@hispanosaurusrex]

I've loved scion xa and xb 1st Gen I currently have both in 5 speed manual transmission. so far I had about 5 scions just xa and xb best car i ever owned

[@chukfunk]

Great editing keep it up your videos will be your legacy

[@evenflo681]

Great video I'm having this same issue right now, changed the spark plugs and was stuck with the same exact problem. Am going to check the coils tonight. +1 for saving me $ and wasted time.

[@Exocartonic]

had the same problem today. found your video. had to replace the same coil pack and replaced all my spark plugs while I was at it. thanks for posting it helped a ton.

[@Ketsoyah]

Thanks man, I was having the same problems and needed the advice. I love my brave little toaster.

[@ladiacona]

Your video was quite comical and different, I enjoyed watching ya troubleshooting the car. Thanks!

[@FOX11GUY]

Quality video. excellent editing. My '99 F150 5.4L still has 5 stock coils. They read below recommended resistance at the spring end.

[@jazbuh1794]

Nice Vid. FYI Anyone using this as an instructional vid. Most plugs don't come gapped unless they say so like on iridium or platinum plus4. I found a few auto parts stores say to gap at .044 which is incorrect, seems like their goto gap... not believing this was corrected I called back and asked for the gap of the plugs in my truck and they said .044 so don't listen to them. The Toyo 1.5 gets a .032 to .034 spark gap for the standard plugs that are adjustable. Even says so in the owners manual.

[@speeta]

Thank you for making the video about fixing the car, not about you. More content uploaders should follow your example.

[@davidstuck1594]

This video is awesome! Well filmed, thanks for the text, thanks for the time put into it - awesome!

[@allrightyallmighty]

Wow! Freaking awesome. This really, really helped! Tried the screw driver thing, but can't hear anything. Plus this way you can actually pinpoint two possible problems at once. Very good! Thanks for sharing.

[@mattrockman1028]

You also use a long screw driver as a sort of stethoscope to hear the plugs instead of unplugging them and letting gas exit to your cat. This also works on injectors. Listen for the pulses.

[@berkleygreg]

Matt Rockman Do I place the screw driver on top of the coil or near it? Could you elaborate a little more on this technique? Do i just place my ear to the handle?

[@mattrockman1028]

Greg Berkley yup. You just place the flat end of the screw driver on top or on the side right above the motor and put your ear firmly on the handle end

[@cajero1993]

+Matt RockmatrjbjrHan jnun

[@richardp5161]

Have done this twice on my xb box. first coil cost 49 dollars 5 years ago, this time 102 dollars. But fixed the problem both times.

[@adrpals2324]

Good job. That is old school back yard mechanic.

[@Scooty_scoob]

Hey people removing the coils like this guys shows can and will ruin your coils it can also shock the crap out of you. Remove the connectors that plug into the coil instead

[@RobMonty248]

=) hehehe

[@rosati3d]

Thanks for this. Just had same problem. $45 coil and done.

[@trk2ajk]

thanks for the video. my daughters car did exact same. easy repair (so far, so good). thank you!!!!!!!

[@Kirkshelton]

I did this. But it kept blowing coils. I finally stopped buying new ones. Got a couple from the junk yard and eventually salvaged them from my cousin's dead corolla. So far none of the corolla coils have blown. FYI, check engine etc lights still on.

[@999benhonda]

50-60% of 1st gen xb owners around here are in the 50-65 year old range. Im 30 and have a 06 xb and im the odd one out. But I love mine, great small family car. Much rather have the spacey xb then a civic, cobolt, corolla ect. For a box, it gets good mpg's. Mine is at 98k...so it is time to get to the plugs, wires, coils, waterpump and fluid/belt changes!

[@williamberry8704]

I'm 26 and I love my xb

[@ladiacona]

I am less than 30 also and totally love my XB, I might cry when the time comes to say bye bye.

[@marxshayken]

I'm 16 and getting it as my first car...

[@capitalc0524]

I just got my 2006 gen 1 xB and it's my 6th car I have ever own and I love this car so much. I always think that ppl who love xB has similar mind lol

[@om4444]

I'm about to turn 60 and just discovered the beauty of the 1st gen XB...about to buy an RS 3.0. Crazy green yeah but I like it's potential as a collector car. And I think maybe a lot of my gen enjoys being outside the box...plus like me have maybe owned VWs when we were young...I had 3 buses and 2 bugs. It's basically a modern day VW hippy machine.

[@yeseniamolinar3017]

Very helpful video, but If I don’t have the tools how much does it typically cost for a mechanic to do the work and replace if I already bought the parts?

[@DominiqueVandelay]

thank you sir you just saved me HUNDREDS !!!

[@bobscott9233]

Wow, that`s exactly what happened to me on the way to work. Thanks for the video.

[@mon0theist_tv]

Are you supposed to be changing spark plugs and coil packs with the engine running? That seems dangerous

[@saabtech3510]

Scan tools are now very inexpensive. Will tell you which cylinder is misfiring. Then you can swap coils with the car OFF to see if the misfire moves to the cylinder where you put the suspect coil. It's the best way to isolate the problem. Pulling coils off with the car running is a good way to cause other electrical part failures or zap yourself.

[@pinkempress]

video was great. idk if my starter or my alternator , is giving me a problem how will i know the difference

[@Rich-H]

How do you do the camshaft sensor on a 2006 Scion xB?

[@cypresspeter2008]

At what miles did you change the ignition coils (Mike D. and others) ? I have 93,000 on my '06. I'm surprised you didn't get shocked when you lift the coils out.

[@frank8378]

i literally just did this same exact process of figuring out what was wrong with my 2006 scion xb, and i have never watched this video before. that shit is hilarious, what a coincidence. must confer though, the things runs so much better. at this point i want to change all of the coils to be safe, but damn they expensive!

[@bryancrochet6747]

1 coil $99. 4 coil pack $250.

[@GeminiLycan]

Is there a video on how to change the vapor canister lol..my friend needs it done and mechanic wants around 600 total to do it..so looking to do it for her for part cost (220) and way less in labor lol..anyone know best way of there is no video?

[@JenniferWeiss3]

Just finished correcting this exact problem with my 05 xB. Now I'm at the computer trying to find out how to reset the SCV, Track off, and check engine lights as they came on the exact second the ignition coil went out. Any info on this? Great video by the way! Wish I would have seen it last Friday when the issue began.

[@democrat102]

Take it to OReilly's, and ask whoever is on duty to hook up their computer to your XB and clear the code. They will know what you are talking about. Explain what happened, and ask them to clear it. This just happened to us, and they did the same thing for us.

[@TheWilferch]

@@democrat102 ...some states will not allow places like OReilly's to do that...as erasing codes may erase emissions related codes too. Get your own OBDII scanner/reader/eraser......$35 for some good brand.

[@dannybam1]

Dude freaking cooistl video! I dig all the effects, u know-how to edit videos, funny My 05 xb efi fuse blowing Shoot

[@califpv]

Just change em' all

[@12yearssober]

Always check the gap even if they say they are “pre gapped”. I’ve found many that were not gapped correct.

[@DIYwithPete]

Can you do a video in coolant maintenance (thermostat, water pump and radiator flush) please. I really need the thermostat at the moment. Thanks!

[@neatoelectro3687]

good idea swaping packs to make sure its the problem

[@rocquettelove211]

Hi Mike! .. I just subscribed. . Where does the crankshaft position sensor wires connect on the engine or harness? ..... I need help! !!... lol

[@reyluque7430]

Wouldn't you get a check engine light for a misfire?

[@bigbend2630]

I have 3 scion xb's. #2 coil pack has gone bad on every one. Thankfully Amazon has sellers who will prime one to your house for $20.00

[@Tommygun4700]

I berly bought one very cheap when I turn it on the engine sounded very loud like if i was pressing on the pedal hard any idea were i can look into? Maybe a vacuum leak?

[@TheLoneWoodElf]

So far I have not had this problem with my 06 xB, but I am having front wheel squealing in both wheels!

[@Aligums]

The Lone Wood Elf wheel bearings bad. Replace em.

[@alexvids9232]

you awesome bastard.

[@sciense3078]

mike, i tired everything you did. still have a problem. mechanic says to check injector's resistance. what do you think?

[@DFMACK]

Me too. I thought maybe it was because I changed brake pads without having the rotors turned. They're pretty groovy.

[@xfiles-thetruthisoutthere8038]

Oh man, good way to get knock on your butt ! Lot of volts going on there. Would be more wise to disconnect the harness going to the coil.

[@anniegonzalez26]

My Scion xB 2005 drive good if i push on the gas pedal the car acting like you pissing the gas so I hit the pedal hard and stop do u know what could be the problem?

[@a.j.callahan5980]

What? Are you saying it only works good if you stomp on the pedal??? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@rja777]

Cool very informative thanks sir!

[@RentedBlackbird]

It's a happy little 'yota motor once again!

[@RentedBlackbird]

from 1:40-2:06 pretty much sums up every time i fix something.

[@RegoTVs]

if feels like I'm having this issue. Have the same car, did you have a Check Engine Light prior to your own diagnosis?

[@ap_hookset1897]

My gfs xb overheats..we replace the radiator, spark plugs, cylinder head, and head gasket. It was fixed for a couple of days and it started to over heat again. Any suggestions?

[@danielc.3725]

Did you chk the "thermostat"? & the water_pump, feel the top-Raditor-Hose, & bottom rad_Hose, both should be hot, if not, then you have a STUCK THERMOSTAT! Or no Circulation of Coolant, ck water-pump, see if its working properly, on one Note remember this should be exactly like the "OEM",,!

[@danielc.3725]

Also, thermostat is located @ the Bottom hose-Rad., get it from TOYO, "OEM" Word t/th wise Dont mess around with ENGINE--COOLING, YOU WANNA DO IT---- RIGHT!!! GOOD LUCK,!

[@jessiepastor26]

p3rez_101 thermostat

[@lilianaroman9398]

Do you remember what size bit or what tool was used to remove the head gasket. I know it's a 12 point but not sure what mm

[@a.j.callahan5980]

Liliana Roman 19mm

[@richardallegood2412]

Location of camshaft actuator

[@l.w.f.c3291]

I like this video thank u

[@CharliesRandomProjects]

OIL!!!!! Sounds like it hasn't been changed in forever!

[@tiffanytaylor335]

Will spark plugs make a car shake?

[@bryancrochet6747]

when the cylinder does not fire, that makes the car shake because it is out of sync with the other cylinders.

[@benjaminmoore4514]

Hmmmmm I keep getting water in mine on second one from the left? I have an '06

[@alltheseflavors]

Multiple people in the comments are saying the #2 coil pack was the problem. I'm not a mechanic or know what this is really but worth some research? If you didnt figure it out already, I see this comment is a few months old

[@trongph.d3609]

How about changing the valve cover gasket when you change the coil pack/spark plug next time...

[@anderabercrombie2774]

Lmao!!! I should have watched this video because i did the EXACT same thing, thought it was a plug so replaced and nothing, so did the same thing found it was a coil pac, just like it was in this video

[@danielc.3725]

Yes, awesome video! Lmafo, keep-um coming, don't stop, please!!! :-D

[@jengab2003]

YOU ARE A FUCKING GENIUS !!!!!LOL

[@simo34744]

Thank you.

[@JohnnyZarate]

lmao this video was awesome

[@Leveluplivin]

What software do you used to fast forward your video like that.?

[@mikesonmics]

Avid Media Composer. It is a professional (EXPENSIVE) editing program that is HARD to learn. Davinci Resolve is free from Blackmagic Design (PC or MAC) and also HARD to learn, but can do the same...did I mention it was free?

[@norasteel5353]

Thank you!!!!

[@salm6331]

It's the long rubber gasket that whole part needs to be swapped

[@williamsolano2571]

Aleluya!!🙏

[@corona91887]

I can't wait to see what he does when he gets a p0012 lol

[@folms110]

Ha ha. Great video.

[@laurenciozabala4296]

Never listen to the auto parts store guy, they are not mechanics!

[@DigitalCyborgman]

So it was the brake pads that they were bad...Mmmmm

[@salm6331]

Title is a little vague

[@jasonalexander6417]

hilarious

[@marv9906]

What the shit did I just witness?

[@johnmurphy3708]

That's not purring.. Sounds raggedy, like me girlfriends son's car

[@marcinek100]

Change your face tommorow lol