Toyota / Lexus Ignition Coil Connector Replacement

[@Live4nothingordie4something]

Just want to thank you cuz a lot of channels people don't respond back to you and you're very knowledgeable.

[@patrickamato9743]

Thank you. Much better explanation than other videos I saw on this. You saved me a lot of time and broken clips.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Thanks for the feedback

[@JeffEhorn]

Great video - very clear explanation as well as very clear camera work to show the steps close up. One tip to not mix up wire order is to take a "before" photo, or even swap them over to the new connector one at a time.

[@worldcrafter]

“Don’t feel bad, it’s probably not you” LOL I broke the connector with the slightest push! Good thing the dealer recommended I get a connector when I bought an ignition coil. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Yup they break with very little pressure. Hopefully, they can come up with a better material to use. :-)

[@vituschin5228]

Lift white cap Push DOWN on the tab. Click. Pull out and remember which side is the crimp. Short video with very clear camera work with just enough details. Thank you Thank you Thank you.

[@allanfischer9417]

Nice camera work on the wire removal section!! The viewer can really see what you are doing - I have watched a bunch of these and the video on this is the best I have seen - also well explained!!

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Thanks for the compliment and encouragement to do more videos like this.

[@francisau8003]

Hey, thank you so mich for shooting this video, i accidentally broke 2 out of 6 connectors as I was changing the spark plugs and cleaning the carbon deposit off the valves as you ve instructed on your other video. So glad to know I can change these clips myself too!

[@ThomasHolland-mm5qf]

This guy is an engineer not just a mechanic! Awesome video and best way to repair the connectors which will fail because Lexus uses cheap plastic instead of durable rubber which can withstand the constant heat cycles of an internal combustion engine. If everything on Lexus engines was made from heat resistant rubber they would go 600,000 miles instead of 400,000 easy. Great engines Lexus, but why the cheap plastic connectors? Major design flaw - minus 500 cool points. PeanutButterMan - plus 500 cool points! TVH

[@DIYLifeSkills]

This same problem has been around for over 20 years and I’m quite surprised that quality focused Lexus/Toyota has not improved this part. Thanks for the feedback.

[@Live4nothingordie4something]

​@@DIYLifeSkillsyeah you would think so right ❓

[@meazi01]

Very good video and you showing very simple ways, also I like how zoomed the camera. Thanks 🙏

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Thanks for the kind feedback. :-)

[@juanski-]

Very well explained. Thank you, it helped me a lot

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@juanski- What year and model car do you have?

[@juanski-]

it's a 2005 camry 2.4. I followed your well descripted guide and it worked..just did it this morning..driving it and I'll see if light doesn't come back on.

[@damienbell3155]

Great vid. I broke 3 on the bank 2 all ignition coil tabs gonna order. Now lol

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@damienbell3155 Yeah about 10 years, these connectors are near guaranteed to break. But it’s cheap to replace.

[@dekalogue]

Thank you for making this. In my 19 year old four cylinder Toyota, the connectors with the black clips broke, the ones with white clips did not break. Might be the dye making them ever so slightly more prone to breaking.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Interesting observation. I’ve seen both black and grey color connectors equally break on older Toyota and Lexus, but I’ve not come across white ones yet. I think it’s a design flaw. They’ve used the same connector design for nearly 20 years. And only failure is the locking tab. I think they should improve the locking tab design so that it’s more simple and durable. Only good thing is aftermarket replacement parts are so cheap.

[@maviovesuor9587]

Thanks, your video still saving wallets. Oct 2024.

[@1985Yugo4Life]

Great Video! Should you disconnect the battery first?

[@JKBRevolution-zd2ju]

When working on don't be afraid if the connector brakes on the car side meaning in little pieces don't just hulk smash it. Make sure u have proper lighting headlamp if you have it works good. I vacuumed with a shop vac in the crack where the coil packs lye in and the compressed air the rest out.

[@mattmccarty72]

Great informative video.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Live4nothingordie4something]

I have a v6 Toyota Solara with just 2 Wires. I have 2 questions. One is I don't feel coil packs in the back just the boots? Also 1 of the wires in the front that goes in the plastic part is broke in half. Not sure if it will still work correctly when I get coil connecter wires. Just realized I need not just the plastic part and wires but the other plastic plug that snaps in at the other end?

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@Live4nothingordie4something What year is your Solara?

[@Live4nothingordie4something]

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[@Casey_Chaos]

I just glued the piece back on. It seemed to work. Just in case it doesn't hold, I also zip tied it as well. The wires will be covered by the engine plastic cover, so you can't see the zip tie. It definitely looks tacky with a zip tie holding the wire firmly in place 😅

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Zip tie can hold for a long time. Since the replacement connectors were cheap, I replaced them.

[@HTX-pk6mu]

Does anybody know where I can find this type of connector but for an 08 GS460? I can't seem to find any part number on Google

[@DIYLifeSkills]

This sample connector is used in so many Lexus and Toyota that highly likely it’s the same one in the video. However, you can check my other video that shows you how to find the part number directly from your connector. It’s small and hard to notice but numbers are there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJnTXniEq7Odm5I

[@CharlieeBoi]

But what about for a 1uzfe

[@DIYLifeSkills]

I searched that part and it looks identical to this car and has same part number. You might want to call Toyota/Lexus dealer and ask for part number and price for your car and see if if matches the part number I show in this video. If so, it might be much cheaper to buy from Amazon like me.

[@Live4nothingordie4something]

It's getting late but I do have one last question sorry to keep asking questions but is my only choice Amazon?

[@Live4nothingordie4something]

Well I'm going to probably shut this down I have no data on here and I'm losing my Wi-Fi connection on public Wi-Fi but hopefully I'll get your answer to my question if not have a Merry Christmas.

[@alexadjekum1543]

Thank you

[@abuami6514]

where to get connector for Toyota Solara vvt-i 16 valve 2.4 engine

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Once I get the part number, I buy it directly from local touts dealer. After market parts do not last as long as OEM and these connectors are cheap.

[@truedogg323]

Will broken connectors cause a misfire code?

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Yes if the connectors are not able to maintain tight connection. Try zip tying it tightly.

[@lindam4242]

Hi, do the wires have to be exactly in order of the holes and they can be in any hole? thanks

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Wire sequence MUST be same. Don’t get them mixed up.

[@pirihern9329]

This is very helpful. I suggest to take a picture with your iPhone

[@paulc2548]

Toyota should redesign their ignition connectors :(... every Toyota cars and trucks over 5 years old had this issue where the clip or the whole connector housing just broke to piece when press to release it from the coil :(.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

No doubt, they are too fragile, and they are not cheap at $10 to $15 if you get OEM replacement. I think the heat from the engine is contributing to premature weakening of these plastics.

[@jamram9924]

When you remove these connectors, use silicone spray first and then use compressed air. This helps libro she the contact surfaces and eases in the removal. In addition, use a small pick or small flat tipped screw drives to assist to lifting the tab instead of relying on the plastic end to lift the tab on the short end. Patience is key in removing these connectors. Every automotive manufacturer uses a plastic type connector.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Excellent suggestions if it’s still in good condition, but in the 2009 Venza with 180K miles, the ignition connectors were literally crumbling into pieces.

[@paulc2548]

@@DIYLifeSkills I was able to replace all the front coil connectors (not the back ones!)...follow the instruction :). Thanks.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@paulc2548 Great job!

[@JKBRevolution-zd2ju]

Ayo we have the same rice cooker zojurshi whatever the fuck. Right?

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@JKBRevolution-zd2ju Hahaha…at what time mark do you see my rice cooker? 😅

[@JKBRevolution-zd2ju]

@@DIYLifeSkills 2:55-3:08 it’s the sound when it’s all done cooking I’m in love with it lol the sound has been embedded into my head.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@JKBRevolution-zd2ju Ahh...got it. LOL My son bought it for me as a father's day gift over 10 years ago and it's still working perfectly. :-)

[@JKBRevolution-zd2ju]

@@DIYLifeSkills yeah that’s what I’ve heard really good reviews. I was little so so when buying it but it’s proven its value so far I meal prep almost weekly so the chances of the rice not coming out good important. Also any other tips replacing the factory end of the connectors via on the far side I’ll be doing mine soon hopefully.

[@DIYLifeSkills]

@@JKBRevolution-zd2ju This procedure is simple as long as you have good access to the harness. Just make sure you keep track of the correct wiring sequence. If wires get crossed up, likely it’ll misfire and engine will run rough. Find a way to mark the wires so that mistake doesn’t happen.

[@Live4nothingordie4something]

This guy may be better than Scotty kilmer. Laugh out loud

[@danhectic5629]

just bought an avalon that had a squirrel nest all up in the wires- and it nibbled one of the wires a bit. stupid varmint...

[@DIYLifeSkills]

Oh no, I only heard of that happening, but it's real. Darn.

[@user-ts7gr8vq6p]

Thank you very much!!!