Toyota Igniter failure and the defective parts nightmare

Defective parts can make you crazy !!
#wrenchingwithkenny #keepwrenching #toyota #toyota4runner #igniter #ignition #ignitioncoil #toyotapickup #defective #chineseparts

[@tomclayton6875]

As a mechanic during the 90's I understand your angst. You're not alone. Thanx. I feel better.

[@niveknospmoht8743]

What's crazy is the auto part stores not giving warranty to the defective parts because you already installed them.

[@JM-he6eu]

Thank you for your insight I'm going to go over the parts I got thank you 👍

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

Glad it helped. Thanks for your comment & watching the channel. Keep wrenching 🔧

[@tomcrotty1498]

I’ve always had Toyota vehicles starting with my 1970 corona mark II. They run like forever if taken care of. One thing you can be sure of is if you buy aftermarket electronics you’ll have problems. Might work for a while but you’ll be changing that part again soon. You get what you pay for.

[@kitkat703]

THANK YOU for the mention of BAD PARTS. We have just encountered this issue after replacing sparks wires and more. Your video is reassuring. If it's the ignition igniter we will replace it(a diagnostic pulled this code). However, we had the pigtail replaced a couple years ago after it went bad and failsafe turn-off occurred - possibly a wire has come loose- the car just dying after going over a BUMP, turns off. We are also suspecting this might be the issue.

[@JP-uu2rw]

I had the same exact problem with a 1992 Camry same igniter module, at least in appearance anyway . After 3 bad ones I just went to a junk yard and got one which solved the issue. I think this is more common than one would think

[@muasboy]

Thank you for sharing.

[@shadymaint1]

I went through this with an alternator on a newer Ford car. After three parts store remans they finally got me one from the dealer. That one finally worked right.

[@richardbizzoco624]

Interesting video. I have had good luck with parts, but never did much replacement of coils or ignition parts

[@Funkylogic]

Actually I'm familiar with this exact fault, if there is a fracture in the auto transformer it can destroy a good igniter. Just like a short on CRV plugs can ruin the Coil on plug. The other one that can drive you crazy is overheated engine that has damaged the reluctor wind or auto wind and the car will intermittently die.

[@frankmazzuca4325]

This is why most of the parts I use now are OEM; especially anything electronic. And on a Honda, only Honda OEM with the exception of brake pads and rotors. The aftermarket parts these days are junk. Back in the 70's, Moog was outstanding for suspension parts and I used a lot of Moog parts. But, after having used Moog a couple of years ago (against my better judgement), I would not use Moog again. I wasted money on the Moog parts and had to replace the Moog with Honda. No more issues after installation of the Honda parts. Same with Standard ignition parts. Would not use them these days. I think the aftermarket is all China junk.

[@kicknsystm]

About 30 years ago I was replacing the carburetor on my 69 Chevy Caprice. I was getting the remanufactured ones by Holley but they were Rochester Quadrajets from Auto Zone. I was trying to keep the car as close to factory original as I could afford. They gave me 23 bad ones. Some of them would simply make the car run like crap, others would literally spout fuel out the top like a fountain. They finally ran out, so I just put a Carter AFB on it, turned the key & drove it home. After I tuned it, it was probably for the best.

[@TheHBHikerBoyScout]

I’ve found if you can get an OEM part for older Toyotas, especially electronic parts, it will always be better than cheap Chinese parts. The main problem is they’re expensive…

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

Despite having a no return policy on electronics, I've had MULTIPLE used/bad parts in the box! Cam position sensor replacement...3 junk sensors in a row, because they were swapped with the good one and RETURNED TO THE SHELF!

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

It's unfortunate, but it happens all the time ☹️

[@myriammorrison9840]

Been through the bad replacement parts before. 😢

[@Liazon098]

This is actually my problem right now. Now to find better igniters and other spare parts.

[@allanbrogdon3078]

Dad started a small shop in Missouri in the 70s. Very good mechanic not so good a business man. There were already 6 shops in a town of 850. He would take in about anything mechanical I never saw him fail to repair anything he started on. I learned alot as a kid cleaning parts and running to the parts place to get what just arrived. Took me awhile to figure out why he was so popular with women around!

[@luiji-]

hey man this is a great video, I have a 1995 toyota tacoma 2.4l 4 cyl I'm having a similar issue although I am getting spark but still no start I've checked for fuel, I've cleaned the MAF, I've replaced the rotor cap and button, and I still can't find this demon of a problem.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

Make sure the spark is strong enough . Another issue I've seen is a shorted upstream 02 sensor cause voltage issues with the ignition and create no start conditions

[@jaydaking1274]

Man I’m going through the same thing the first igniter I bought did not work and it made me change my diagnosis like made me buy other parts I did not need.

[@tombstone2826]

Dude I have a 99 4runner same thing with after market Chinese parts some work some don't but oem parts from Toyota are to expensive !

[@tonymontana6368]

Now when some one else goes to buy those same parts they will get bad igniters

[@pewdeepew9620]

I’m searching the web because we have been experiencing the same exact problem on an 88 4Runner 3.0 liter. Three to get a working one. And it just failed. Using a lab scope to verify. It’s frustrating to say the least.

[@joeldesker]

Hi. I found your video extremely useful. I'm consistently having a weak spark new Ignitor, Coil, plugs and wires. Would the Ignitor cause this or the coil?

[@alexmacias1515]

99 gmc c6500 454 engine Brand new crank sensor I replaced twice Finally buy it from dealer ship Then runs good

[@oliverford9325]

Can't find anything decent to buy anymore. Too bad these vehicles have to use an igniter.

[@harrygearhart4520]

Yep! Experienced Chinese junk parts myself!

[@Randyrandy1976]

I had a my four runner turn off ,I thought it was a bad fuel pump so I bought a new one and fuel filter, still nothing .crank no start .no power to the new fuel pump .I by pass it to fuel pump ,get fuel now but still now start..🤔 I never thought of spark ...due to no power to fuel pump .so I was lost thinking 🤯,two months later .I just unhook my maf sensor.😲my four runner stared .look it and my maf sensor gave out.bought a new one ,I've been driving year later still driving 🤣😁😎with now issue.crazy how things work 🤔

[@alanchan1772]

Not changing spark plug on time will burn out the igniter.

[@garyswalley7381]

Weirdest thing I’ve ever dealt with still dealing with please help me😅 I have a 96T 100 four-cylinder starts up and runs great for a little while and then barely runs won’t stay running won’t drive. The weirdest thing is if you turn the key over into the start position and don’t let go at this point fuck the starter, I understand everybody’s thinking it but if you just let it eat the starter, do not let go of the key holding it all the way forward in the starter position the motor runs perfectly. You can Revit to the moon even drive it but as soon as you let off, and it goes into the run position like it supposed to, it, will do it again, it never fails if you want it to run all you Gotta do is hold that key in the start position and it will run 10 out of 10 times perfectly things I have replaced the electronic portion of the key switch fuel pump fuel pump relay throttle position sensor has a brand new tuneup. I feel like it Hass to be something that has something to do with the spark or the fuel injection and it’s failing after running for so long, but operates on two parameters one for the initial start up and one for the run position, and the part for the initial start up is still good, and that’s why does this but I don’t know if that’s what it is if it ain’t I don’t know what’s going on and I still I’m not for sure what it is. Sorry for this ridiculously long comment if anyone can help thanks maybe I should make a video and post it.

[@victorcastillo2042]

I have the same problem on same truck year model i tripple check everything n it says everythjng is good in morning i try to crank it no spark i test spark with ligth n after tahg turns on i dont wanna just trow parts any advice

[@rcman6895]

He is 1,000% right I work on my own car and I ran into that as well I will go get a CV axle from AutoZone put it in by next week that axle is making noises I've even tried advance Auto same thing so now I don't go to neither one of those shops anymore for parts I go to Napa now All parts authority but never AutoZone in advance auto never the only thing I bought at all stores is oil and sprays but never parts

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

Parts reliability and build quality is terrible nowadays

[@rcman6895]

@@WrenchingWithKenny yes sir you're right I don't know how those companies stay in business selling trash

[@alexmacias1515]

Same happens $180 fking bucks part from autozone

[@gregiles908]

Chyna strikes again

[@SuckIT-2000]

Yea do not get me started, for future reference mark the box somewhere so they are not being ignorant and sending you the same defective part over and over or just not sending back the defective parts

[@johnahowden5634]

How do I find out is my pickups on my distributer is good

[@johnahowden5634]

Good question

[@BravoZulu1416]

New means Never Ever Works

[@carlosbarcelo2010]

30 Years!!!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@spencepecka7036]

What was the name of the brand of igniter that worked for you ? I'm having the same issue with my 93 and I've done all the tests and everything checks out but the AC signal from the igniter to the ecu on the black and blue wire is not there I'm only on my second igniter and don't want to buy a million of these things before I find a good one 🤣

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

Got one from NAPA . It was their premium line, I believe it was Echlin (?) . Sounds nuts, but check the upstream 02 sensor to make sure it isnt shorted. That can also cause this issue. A buddy of mine had a similar issue and found that when he disconnected the 02 , the issue went away. So the actual culprit was the 02 taking out the igniter

[@spencepecka7036]

@@WrenchingWithKenny oh wow okay good to know I will check it out thank you for the tip I appreciate it so much

[@pewdeepew9620]

Changing 02 now. It has an open in it. Hoping this resolves the ignitor issue. We’re on number 4.

[@rncboy2]

What brand of igniter was the one that finally worked?

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

NAPA's Elgin got it done. Thanks for watching & keep wrenching 🔧

[@MichaelH-ez7cy]

will the igniter cuase a single plug wire misfire?

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

It shouldn't. It could cause multiple cyl misfires , but not one single

[@Kilo__Bravo]

@@WrenchingWithKenny Can it cause a cyl #3 and #4 misfire. Ive replaced plugs, wires, cap, and rotor. Got spark on all 6 and have compression. Im stumped. I really font want to have to check those two injectors.

[@ftmt9568]

​@@Kilo__Bravodid you ever figure it out? I'm having the same problem 😢

[@cimfur]

You ever run into an overheating igniter. Smells burnt.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

I have. It's not pleasant. Make sure you dont have high resistance on your ground. Keep wrenching 🔧

[@cimfur]

Could too much resistance on primary coil cause igniter to overheat?

[@keepselling]

Change igniter sienna

[@curtisj2165]

Just because a part is new doesn't mean it's good

[@jamtheradio]

YOU HAVE TO BUY OEM DENSO TOYOTA ELECTRONICS! Aftermarket is GARBAGE

[@srenlund-hansen6883]

igniter made in china ?