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Spark Plug Problems

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by UncommitedPriusOwner, Jun 6, 2022.

  1. UncommitedPriusOwner

    UncommitedPriusOwner Junior Member

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    I was getting a cylinder 1 misfire code in a Prius I purchased recently so I got new coil packs and spark plugs and the #2 3 and 4 came out easily and those are done but I can't get my socket to catch on the #1 and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions. I got out an inspection mirror and I cant see down into the bottom like the other 3. I got out a wire and magnet and tried to clean out whatever was down there and it didn't help.
    Any suggestions would be appreciated.
     
    #1 UncommitedPriusOwner, Jun 6, 2022
  2. PriusCamper

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    Use your smartphone in video mode with light on to look down there... The most common cause of this problem is a rubber washer gets down in there some times.
     
    #2 PriusCamper, Jun 6, 2022
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  3. UncommitedPriusOwner

    UncommitedPriusOwner Junior Member

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    Well I got it out with a copper pipe that i smashed into the plug to fit around it and when it came out it was caked in oil and debris once I got the new plugs and coil packs on its not misfiring and my average mileage on a regular trip is much better
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    #3 UncommitedPriusOwner, Jun 7, 2022
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  4. bisco

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    congrats, well done!(y)
     
    #4 bisco, Jun 7, 2022
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    To heck with the photo of the MFD, I wanna see a photo of the copper pipe and spark plug!!! :D:D:D:D
     
    #5 TMR-JWAP, Jun 7, 2022
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  6. PriusCamper

    PriusCamper Senior Member

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    Agreed... I wanna see too... Please post pics!
     
    #6 PriusCamper, Jun 7, 2022
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