Toyota Camry Random Misfire FIXED!!!

Hey guys, I have a 2001 Toyota Camry that started mis firing all of a sudden. Mileage dropped and exhaust fumes started getting a little more smelly than usual. I was hoping it wasn't the catalytic converter so I decided to start replacing the cheapest parts. After looking at my spark plugs, the answer to my problem was pretty obvious but I still wanted to make sure. Thank God it was just the spark plugs. Around 77k miles on them with a lot of city driving. Replaced plugs and wires and it fixed the problem.
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[@alfredovera5324]

The cleanest engine I've ever since that's of 200k miles!

[@PeterZafra]

Thank you. Cheers

[@danielcaccam4728]

Damn clean!engine bay

[@muhammadapollo5236]

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[@bradleyheath7277]

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[@josefranco3971]

I also have a 2001 camry with a manual trans, that I absolutely love to drive. I recently had a code P0300 and can't wait to check my plugs and clean my throtle body. I hope that solves it. These camrys with a manual transmission are rare and worth keeping. Thanks for posting this video.

[@PeterZafra]

Yep. Mine is also a manual. I'm never getting rid of it

[@elgatogordo9523]

My misfire only happens at startups when the engine is cold. Once it warms up, misfires goes away. Spark plugs and cables were replaced about 7,000 miles ago. I’ll follow your advice and recheck the plugs, wires, 02 sensor, fuel pump psi., and fuel filter.

[@PeterZafra]

Did you have a misfire before changing spark plugs? If not, then check plugs as one of them may have a hairline crack

[@serpentrae]

did you fix the problem my does the same thing as yours, what did you change to fix it thank you from your fellow KZbinr brother

[@mathewgrant5890]

Easy to work on and if you do enough research parts are still cheap but not for much longer

[@PeterZafra]

Yup. I love this motor. Cheers

[@copykon]

That engine looks good for a 01

[@PeterZafra]

Thank you

[@mathewgrant5890]

Sparkplugs plugleads sparktubeseals bonus in this is you get a valve cover gasket in the kit for a 20, MAYBE try ngk copper/ bosche copper both have multiple different heat ranges depending on the country you drive in have different climate

[@KhaiMahase]

would this work for a 96 camry?

[@adeniyisotannde78]

Feel like buying your car brother. Runs so smooth like it's new

[@PeterZafra]

Hehe. These Camrys last forever. Great car for sure. Cheers

[@ZiirScopes]

Jeeez man I have a 99 camry with 214k miles and yours looks new compared to mine

[@PeterZafra]

It's my ocd kicking in. Haha. Cheers

[@inaj27]

I needed a 2nd car just as a commuter A to B car so I just bought a 99’ Camry 2 months ago for a daily driver with 216k miles , still has good dark blue paint so I tinted all windows , got new rims , waxed and detailed the car and it runs around town solid and quiet ride , saves gas and looks good till this day . The best 2k I spent . Most 99 camrys next time looks like crap .

[@DougHinVA]

my 2000 Corolla settled off a lot after plugs replaced with platinum NGK (I will maybe keep it another 30K... now 273K miles original all from me). I also removed and cleaned the throttle body and inside the IAC valve (tedious) and reset the ECM (easy). A $35 scanner shows a mis-fire on cyl 3, so new NGK plugs are likely fine. I swapped the coil of #3 and #4 cylinder and will see tomorrow if the mis-fire "moved". It may be a simple coil replacement is the problem. The real problem was found to be a leak in the old intake manifold gasket. Replacement of the old gasket resolved the problem of 'too much air' since that gssket is AFTER the MAFS measures the air it thinks is going into the engine...

[@PeterZafra]

Nice. Cheers

[@squishypush3343]

That engine compartment is cleeeaaan 😂...thats something I need to aspire to 🤙🤙

[@PeterZafra]

Cheers

[@Joe_334]

I can't see these camry repair videos without thinking about the timing belt/water pump. I have had a camry quit on me at a red light, due to a failing timing belt.

[@PeterZafra]

The good news is that you can slapa brand new belt and you are good to go. Cheers

[@AlexanderBukh]

Belt popped on my Gaia a while ago, at a redlight, huh. new belt, tensioner and idle pulleys. Runs for years.

[@mckoylach1622]

My 01 Camry,when ever I turn on the key, the cooling fans come on right away. I replaced the coolant temp sensor,still same. Couldn’t find the fuse for it, thought the fuse might burnt out. Would you know where it locates ?

[@DougHinVA]

I still drive a 280K Corolla with a valve cover gasket and struts and little else really need besides routine stuff. I got NGK platinums vs. iridium since platinums are a bit cheaper and iridiums are not needed since the car may be sold off in a couple of years and platinum is Toyotas shipped standard in older cars. PCV valve and new coils and even refurb'd injectors are all cheap to get and you can do it yourself (or hire a mobile mechanic and SAVE when you get the parts for yourself ! )

[@PeterZafra]

Awesome. Cheers

[@desertheatkicksgee]

Hello, I have a 2000 camry 2.2l with 96k miles , and it has im getting about 12 -13 MPG fuel economy on a full tank which is about 200 miles. I also have a high postive long term fuel trim at 20% at idle, but at higher rpm it drops to 5%, but I cannot find a leak visibly , would a exhaust manifold throttle body gasket or intake manifold gasket leak would cuase this? I also have do NOT have check engine light on. I swapped both 02 sensor ,pcv valve, valve cover gasket cleaned throttle body swapped spark plugs to iridium.

[@PeterZafra]

Wow. That's very low mpg. Especially for a camry. I don't even know how to answer that. Have you checked to see if you have a clog in your catalytic converter?

[@desertheatkicksgee]

@@PeterZafra found out a had a leaking fuel sending unit from the outlet tube. Swapped out with brand new denso pump and assembly. Used the same denso pressure regulator. You thinkclogged fuel injectors could be it? I also did noticed my long term fuel trim from to around 10% lowest I seen it when revved up was around 0-6%. Just did fuel pump today.

[@tshiesty5060]

I have an issue with my Camry where it bogs down when you come to a stop sign and hit the gas again idiling low at 500 rpm’s. It also backfires a good bit and when you roll down the windows you get a gas smell. I’ve been driving it like this for a while now and I know it had a skip on cyl 1 and 3 and I put coils and plugs on it still having a skip on 1 and a code for egr valve. Any ideas?

[@PeterZafra]

Try to check maf sensor which is close to the air filter box. Also, make sure that there are no vacuum lines disconnected. These engines are pretty simple but one lose hose can cause mayhem. The idling low might also be cause by a vacuum leak and also a dirty throttle body. check out my other videos where I sprayed carb cleaner on my idle air control valve. See if that helps you a little. Also make sure your air filter is clean. Hope one of these helps you. Cheers.

[@tshiesty5060]

@@PeterZafra thank you. I’ll check that check out. If I can’t get anything to work out of that next thing to do is probably going to be plug wires. Thanks for the advice 👌

[@becbusman7721]

Mine has 272 hundred thousand miles on it , The Very Best Dam Car I Ever Had ! 😁😁 , so good to me man , Love it forever ,

[@PeterZafra]

So awesome. Yes. I totally agree. Engine is super reliable. Cheers.

[@jimmyfavereau]

Dang! Nasty looking for sure. Just had the same issue. P300 codes. 2000 Echo. 320k! The iridium plugs def improve performance vs the platinum (my back up set) till the new Iridiums arrive!

[@PeterZafra]

Glad it worked out. Cheerd

[@DougHinVA]

use the plugs for the specific car that the manufacturer specifies. Iridium lasts longer, but platinum may be plenty and what the engine is built to use.

[@brianrichardson7284]

Changed coils and plugs, but every 3 or 400 miles, my engine sputters when driving. Misfire code still comes up.

[@libanoperez]

That's not the DTC is something else, check for vaccum leak or 02 sensor. If you start with the cheap repair you are just adding more to your bill. Random missfire are caused because o2 sensors or vaccum leaks, or battery fails. Usually a single missfire are caused because bad ignition coil or ignition wire.

[@PeterZafra]

Thank you for the input but changing the plugs fixed my issue. Cheers

[@LuisGonzalez-zk2uy]

can you do a video on door locks for 97 camry. the master door lock only unlocks. the same for the passenger. I appreciate it

[@kayclifton9064]

On my 2001 Toyota Camry, my son changed the spark plugs & there wires. The coil packs, and the check engine light was still on & then we started the car and unplugged the negative battery terminal and ran the car in park for 10 minutes to get the air/fuel ratio computer mixture right. We changed the upper 02 sensor yes that is expensive part. My car still has a rough idle but my check engine light is off and now we don't know what else it could be? Anyone have any advice on what to do next?

[@PeterZafra]

Your check engine light is off because it reset the computer. Drive it around for a while and see if it turns back on. If it's sputtering still, check each wire to see if it's causing a misfire by unplugging them one by one while the engine is running. Hopefully you pinpoint it

[@daveshaler1027]

Coil pack can cause misfire also

[@PeterZafra]

Yes! You are absolutely correct. The only thing is, i like to go with the cheapest part possible first. In This case, it's the plugs. Usually, random misfire points to plugs and vacuum leaks. Failed coil packs will point to the cylinders that it ignites. Ex: failed coil pack 1 could cause misfire on cylinder 1 and 2. Not a random misfire. I'm just glad it worked for me. Cheers.

[@Aptenodytes]

I did the thing where you unplug 1 coil at a time and every single one caused a change in tone for the engine. I changed spark plugs. Still have cel and vsc off and vsc light. 2001 Toyota Avalon idk what else it could be. Orileys reads random misfire detected on their scanners

[@macross5000]

Great video, Peter. Question for you. Since I have a similar engine as mine, there is a box directly beneath your air intake hose. Any idea what it is called? Thanks. :-)

[@PeterZafra]

I'm not sure what it's called but it's like a silencer/ pre filter for the air coming in from the fender area of the car. If you remove that box, you will notice a louder intake and you will he getting warmer air since you will be getting air from the engine bay.

[@georgeperez8757]

Is this the cause for a clicking noise? And it feels like its gonna stall. I was hoping you can tell me if its similar. Same cas

[@PeterZafra]

Clicking noise? It could be your idle air control valve especially if it seems like it's about to stall.

[@wasacero1979]

Great...thanks.. Wish my car will look like yours...👍👍👍👍🇨🇴🇺🇸🇵🇷🇲🇽😢😢😢 I want my mammmaa..

[@PeterZafra]

Simple green

[@andrewohanian5132]

Can you do a video on how you keep your engine bay so clean? I have the same engine and I would love to get it that clean!

[@PeterZafra]

I did one on my engine wash. Did you watch it?

[@andrewohanian5132]

@@PeterZafra Ah I see now, thanks!

[@misstrKevin]

I’ve changed all of the spark plugs and coil on my 4 and it’s still showing a misfire for cylinder 4. Any advice? I want my 03 Camry to last as long as yours.

[@QuasarPolaris]

Any DTC stored? You might have to take a look at your fuel injectors. It's possible that insufficient fuel is being sprayed by the fuel injector on Cyl. 4.

[@mikelamiel3624]

I got a 2002 Toyota Camry 2.4L 4 cyl. I got the check engine light. Did diagnostic. Changed plugs and sensor. Check engine light came back on. Ran diagnostics again. Same reading. Misfire plugs emissions sensor. Don't know what to do

[@PeterZafra]

What actual code is coming up? When you changed plugs and sensor, did it make a difference?

[@mikelamiel3624]

PO300,PO301,PO302. I changed the plugs and it cleared for 10 minutes, engine light came on again, ran diagnostics PO115 engine coolant temperature circuit control, put new one in car still ran rough. Bought another diagnostics reader gave me all the same codes. Car idols rough, then stalls

[@mckoylach1622]

Thanks for the video. Mine has a P0300 and P0302…..on top of that,P0420 and P0115

[@PeterZafra]

Cheers

[@dianaocampo6397]

I just have a comment, how do you keep it so clean. I have a 2000 Camry Le with 90000 miles and I would love to see it like this. Also real quick I was told I also had a misfire because my car shakes in park, never thought to check spark plugs.

[@PeterZafra]

I wash the engine about twice a year. Also, the biggest cause of dirty engines are oil leaks. Yes. Plugs can cause misfire for sure. Also the cheapest to start with.

[@dianaocampo6397]

@@PeterZafra THANK YOU FOR REPLYING, I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT CLEANING IT. IT'S THAT YOU HEAR SO MUCH ABOUT CLEANING, NOT DO THIS, DO THIS, DON'T GET THIS WET, BE CAREFUL. IT'S ALOT, JUST WANT TO BE SURE. GONNA CHECK FOR LEAK, AND THE PLUGS. THANKS AGAIN, JUST TRYING TO KEEP IT AS LONG AS I CAN. I'VE NEVER REALLY HAD A PROBLEM WITH IT. BEST CAR I EVER OWNED.

[@Videoswag23]

Did your check engine light come on when it was misfiring?

[@kevinpaull1439]

Hi Peter. When I start the car it seems to idle perfectly. As soon as I put it in gear it bogs down and runs like it's misfiring - it does back fire at times as well. At first it would clear up within a mile or so - lately it can last the entire trip. It didn't trigger the check engine light for 2 or 3 weeks - then I got frustrated and kept pounding the gas pedal and the light went on. Occasionally now, when it backfires , the light will blink. The codes are P0300, 0302 and 0303. If I let it warm up for 5 minutes - sometimes it will run perfect which leads me to believe it's not the plugs, wires or distributor. The problem is intermittent. Any thoughts ? Thanks', Ken

[@PeterZafra]

P0302 and 03 could be sharing coils. The 300 code pops when more than 1 misfire is detected. You could have a defective coil. Try swapping coils and see if the codes move. It does sound like a bad coil

[@kevinpaull1439]

@@PeterZafra Thank you - I'll try that this weekend.

[@diegoestrada5146]

I have a p0304 code , I’ve changed the spark plugs , plug wires , and coils . Idk what to do next

[@christogerber8756]

My camry1993 2lt, missfires from cold start, the last 12months,with black smoke, replaced,new plugs, plugwire, and both heat sensors, but when it reaches normal heat temp., then the missing will disappear, it seems to me allso when standing overnight,,only cauese the problem,,can it t be a fuel starvation, with fuel flooding, in the fuel rail, fuel injectors, faulty,on the "o" rings then causing this,from start and missing up, and it wont misses again and drive smooth, when driving, what can the it be,,??

[@PeterZafra]

It can be a dirty idle air control valve. Also can be dirty or bad oxygen sensor. Might want to check that one as well. Keep me posted. Cheers

[@junlindo7854]

My 1999 camry having a rough idle but still have power, however it aomething from the exhaust?? The car has 297, 210k original engine and trans. I've vleaned the throutle and idle control valve and it just recently having that rough idle but not losing power though. Don't what is the issue now?

[@PeterZafra]

Possibly a bad 02 sensor. Is there check engine light? If there is, get codes. If no check engine light, it could be spark plugs starting to go bad.

[@junlindo7854]

@@PeterZafra i'll try to change the spark plugs and wire this wkend will if it fix thw problem. Thanks brother🙏

[@pepperpapa]

Peter this may be a dumb question but does a 97 camry have an obd2 port? And if yes, where is it located?

[@PeterZafra]

Never a dumb question. Try under thr steering wheel. If it's nit there, try the glove compartment. Most likely, under the steering wheel. That's where mine is. Follow the steering wheel to the bottom of the panel. Cheers

[@pepperpapa]

@@PeterZafra thx Peter I'll try the glove compartment since my camry is right hand drive..thx again...and keep the camry vids coming cuz I'm replacing my vsv today...much respect from Trinidad and Tobago.

[@itsnodawayitustabe5654]

Its behind the ash tray left of the steering wheel, you have to pull it out to access the fuses and port

[@camposdavid0000]

Where did you get them fog lights from !? Because I know the 97-01 Camry didn’t come with fog lights . Good video

[@PeterZafra]

I just bought some ebay fog lights for 20 bucks. Cheers. Thank you

[@Videoswag23]

I noticed your gas gauge needle stays at the same level even when the car is off mine does that to is this normal?

[@PeterZafra]

Yes it's normal on this model and year

[@Ninety_Miata]

Did you need to pre-gap the new plugs or were they already pre-gapped? If they were not pre-gapped, what’s the gap spec? I have a 1995 Camry LE looking for new plugs.

[@PeterZafra]

No need to pre gap. Use iridiums as they are factory gapped

[@Ninety_Miata]

@@PeterZafra thank you I will check them out. I purchased the Duralast Wireset starting off, and those alone seem like they aren’t up to par. I’ll check out these wire set

[@TheLakers808]

So quick question my car had check engine light on code said misfiring cylinder 1 . So I got my valve cover , all spark plugs all coil packs changed , all pig tails changed . Drove it for two weeks check engine light on . Switched one and two coil pack only lasted a week . Check engine light came back on how do it fix that and it’s also stalling . Idk battery new , alternator new , starter new , connector new for coil pack . The wires got reconnected with new pig tail . Idk why it’s still stalling . I delete the check engine light it comes back on and off . Sometimes drive smooth sometimes bad

[@TheLakers808]

What do I do

[@PeterZafra]

Usually when you get a misfire on 1 cylinder, you want to troubleshoot by swapping one coil pack to the other to see if the misfire moves. At that point, then change the damaged coil pack. If you change them all, then it will be harder to pin point the issue. Is it still cylinder 1 misfiring or other code? If it runs fine sometimes and other times not, it can also be a bad fuel injection that feeds that misfire cylinder or even a cracked spark plug. You need to read the code and see if it's still at cylinder 1 then go from there. Hope that helps. Cheers

[@TheLakers808]

@@PeterZafra when my car first misfired it was actually cylinder two . So I changed all four spark plugs and four coil packs and pig tails and all four coil pack connector . Was running good for maybe two weeks . Then it came back on saying “ ignition coil a primary / secondary malfunction unit . So we switched 1 &2 together and erase the code last for a week . Now it’s back on same code . Only my injectors , O2 sensor , fuel pump , fuel filter ain’t new . Only alternator , battery, starter , obd 2 fuse , is new

[@averywalton6600]

@@TheLakers808 I think I’m having the same problem

[@mathewgrant5890]

Spark tube seal replacement time

[@HolyDriver-lz4jh]

Have`nt changed the plugs for six years, really. Toyota`s don`t run forever without routine maintenance. Bad fuel injectors will make a 5sfe run rough also.

[@PeterZafra]

@@HolyDriver-lz4jh my camry runs flawlessly. It's been a big blessing to me. Cheers

[@HolyDriver-lz4jh]

@@PeterZafra I own a 99 Celica gt that I put a 5sp in and 95 Corolla that I rebuilt the engine and also 5sp it using 92 Celica C-52 case with MR2 internals after watching videos how to rebuild, I like your Camry 5sp I have a 5sp from the 98 Camry. happy motoring.

[@dianalozano1346]

Hi I have a 2000 toyota camry and it turned off on me when I was driving and it hasn't turned on since.. before that happened it did hesitate to turn on and it did that a few times within the month before it turned off on me. Do you have any idea what I should look at first?

[@PeterZafra]

It might be your fuel pump. It's located under the rear passenger seat

[@PeterZafra]

If you are not smelling fuel while trying to start, it's a high possibility that it's your fuel pump

[@naythay1556]

I want to have this car for my daily drive

[@PeterZafra]

It's a great car.

[@Boyzofsummer1]

Nice ❤❤❤❤

[@ssuniel321]

Hi Peter, I have a Toyota Camry 2001 with 150k miles on it. I had a problem yesterday and still looking for someone to explain to me. My car won't go on the reverse (but drives fine). When I searched about it some people say it might have to do with transmission fluid. In the last few rides, I also found that my car struggled to shift to other gears. I am looking for a solution. What's your say on this?

[@PeterZafra]

Hi. Try changing the transmission fluid first but DO NOT FLUSH. just drain and fill. See if it makes a difference. If it does, repeat the process again after 2 weeks. Then see if it gets better some more. I habe a feeling that your transmission fluid needs to be replaced. Hopefully nothing more serious. Keep me posted. Cheers

[@alibirdsuae9561]

How to cleen my camry Engine its very derty pls?give me any tips

[@PeterZafra]

I have a video on how to clean engine. Please search on my page. Cheers

[@manuellarosa2959]

Hi I replaced spark plugs, oil gasket, and a couple coils, and the engine light is on and blinking. I'm going ahead to replace the air valve and let's see what happens

[@PeterZafra]

You should pull the codes

[@manuellarosa2959]

@@PeterZafra , Thank you problem solved when I replaced the coil, I appreciate your help

[@allanmontemayor2977]

Hi,we have the same car and year which I just got a month ago..I hope you can help me with diy fix because I have few problems with it and I want to keep it as good as your car..iam from the Bay Area.thanks!

[@PeterZafra]

Congrats. I'll try my best. Cheers

[@allanmontemayor2977]

I got a P0420 code Cat Converter and replacing them will cost me too much..I replaced my Spark Plugs and wire like what you did and also tried cleaning my O2 sensor with sea foam and cleaned my MAP and Throttle and air intake which improved the idling and engine sound..

[@csan255]

Did you get a code P0301 , P0302 ,P0303 and P0304 when it misfire? I currently have a P0401 and replaced the VSV and clean the egr valve but the CEL keeps showing up. I am thinking of replacing the egr modulator since there is no way to clean it.

[@PeterZafra]

Egr modulator is very cheap. Like 20 bucks. That should clear your p0401 code. Once that's cleared, check to see if the misfire codes go away. If it doesn't, then start looking at your plugs. That's the next cheaper part. Hope you get to the solution soon. Thanks for the sub and like. Cheers.

[@kenjenkillasounds]

I had a 1996 camry on thing you can do as well cause I couldn't get the p0401 code to go away either.... CHECK YOUR FUEL FILLER NECK FOR RUST AND OR HOLES.. MY FUEL FILLER NECK had major rust holes.... and if not that, your FUEL RAILS THAT RUN UNDER YOUR DRIVER SIDE AND REAR DRIVER SIDE DOORS under the car, had major rusting on those as well which made me just get rid of the car all together

[@lumintalocke7724]

Thank you! If the water pump broke and it's missing after that do you think the gasket is blown or maybe spark plug got wet?

[@PeterZafra]

Water pump gasket damage won't wet spark plugs.

[@lumintalocke7724]

@@PeterZafra Ty!

[@jackw3235]

Hello I just bought a 2000 Toyota Camry for 200 bucks the timing belt snapped in it and I've been watching a bunch of videos and I think it's too far this is the one that better videos tried leave this comment under the timing belt video but your comments were disabled

[@PeterZafra]

Thank you. I will enable comments on that video. Its youtube. Thank you for the nice comment and subbing.

[@ws4835]

So I changed the spark plugs and wires on my 2000 Camry 4cyl 5SFE. It now has a rough idle and a P0300 code. No CEL but I ran a scan to check and it has that code. Not sure why it’s the case. All in all I changed the spark plugs, spark plug wires, cleaned the EGR valve and replaced the EGR vacuum modulator for a P0401, the intake tube because it was cracked and the valve cover gasket because it was leaking. Did I screw something up to end up with this P0300?

[@PeterZafra]

P0300 is a random misfire. Usually when p030 shows up, it's connected to a mixture of electrical thay causes misfire. If your idle is rough, start with the wires to make sure they are in all the way. Also check to make sure none of them are defective and that you also placed them on the right spot. You can also start the car and check to see if pulling a spark plug wire causes rougher idle. If pulling a wire doesn't change the engine idle, then you know that's the problem. Do that to each one but wear gloves so you don't get electricuted.

[@ws4835]

@@PeterZafra sounds good. Probably a dumb question but should I pull them from the distributor side or can I pull the coil off the plug to test it?

[@letscook1761]

I noticed your rpms idle when you started the car seemed high 1400 to 1500rpms, just curious if thats normal my car does same thing.

[@PeterZafra]

When engine is cold yes. Cheers

[@jimmypersaud119]

good job - nice video

[@PeterZafra]

Cheers

[@jerlaine1638]

holy crap the gap was huge on those old plugs, that may have caused a premature failure as well

[@PeterZafra]

Those were laser iridium plugs so they were already set. No need to gap. It was just burned out.

[@blacsheepcustoms8391]

Isn't that idle way too high

[@PeterZafra]

It is when the engine is cold.

[@blacsheepcustoms8391]

@@PeterZafra ok so it would idle down to what? I got the same car and wants to idle high or fluctuate

[@trini_boi2414]

I did a scan and I got a pending code p0304 which is a misfire but the funny thing is the car only misfire on hot sunny days not at night yeah that's kinda weird

[@PeterZafra]

Check the plugs. It might have a cracked that's causing an arch spark. Also check igniters to make sure there aren't cracks either.

[@trini_boi2414]

@@PeterZafra thanks and good video I just ordered the plugs and I'll also check the coils too

[@davidwilfong5820]

Absolutely the worst car 2001

[@PeterZafra]

Hmmm. Maybe not the best looking but the best engine. In my opinion. Cheers

[@manuellarosa2959]

I scanned and have cylinder 3 misfire PO303

[@PeterZafra]

Check igniter by swapping with another cylinder and see if the code moves.

[@manuellarosa2959]

From where you start the cylinder count left to right or viceversa

[@brianrichardson7284]

Changed coils and plugs, but every 3 or 400 miles, my engine sputters when driving. Misfire code still comes up.