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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Brian Adcock, Jul 31, 2024 at 3:26 PM.

  1. Brian Adcock

    Brian Adcock Junior Member

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    I replaced my plugs, PCB valve, cleaned MAF sensor and throttle body today.

    Afterwards I took it for a spin. The triangle of death warning came on. I went to O'Reilly's and had it scanned. He said misfires on 3 and 4. He cleared the codes and says if they come back that I should replace the coils.

    So far no codes. I attached a photo of the old plugs. The previous owner had the wrong plugs. I researched and found that Denso SK16R11 is the correct plugs. That is what I installed.

    What do you all think? True misfires? Correct plugs? It was my first time doing some preemptive maintenance.


    Brian in central NC
     

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    #1 Brian Adcock, Jul 31, 2024 at 3:26 PM
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    Yes, the SK16R11 plugs are correct for the gen 2. There's always equivalents available, tho.

    That being said, I always use the R11s and they have been flawless. The only concern would be where you purchased them and whether they are chinese counterfeits or actual DENSOs. Amazon and eBay are flooded with counterfeits and are lucky to get 20k miles, much less the OEM rated 120k.
     
    #2 TMR-JWAP, Jul 31, 2024 at 3:50 PM
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    How can you tell a counterfeit?

    The plugs Installed said Denso SK16R11.


    Think my warning light was from disturbing the undisturbed?
     
    #3 Brian Adcock, Jul 31, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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    Hard to say...I assume you disconnected the negative battery terminal on your 12-volt battery before the job? (You would need to since cleaning out the throttle body requires the on-board computer to recalibrate the settings for the internal air flow.)
     
    #4 ColoradoBoo, Jul 31, 2024 at 6:15 PM
  5. Brian Adcock

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    Learning a lot here. I did not disconnect my 12 volt. I suppose this is why I received the misfire codes since the computer had to recalibrate the works.

    I have driven it this afternoon and evening no lights since O'Reilly's cleared the codes for me.


    Thanks so much for your insights and knowledge.

    Brian
     
    #5 Brian Adcock, Jul 31, 2024 at 7:27 PM
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    you can't identify counterfeits. if the codes come back, replace them from a dealer.
     
    #6 bisco, Jul 31, 2024 at 8:29 PM
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    Some of the spark-plug makers do offer guides and photos for spotting counterfeits of their plugs ... differences in finish or fonts or spacing and the like.

    Of course, the counterfeiters also study those guides when the legitimate manufacturers put them out.

    But then, the counterfeiters are out to make product for the least possible money, so there's only so far they go to get everything looking right.
     
    #7 ChapmanF, Jul 31, 2024 at 8:47 PM
  8. Brian Adcock

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    So far so good gentlemen. I will keep my eyes on it. Thanks again for your insights.
    It's my first Prius and I am enjoying it.

    Brian
     
    #8 Brian Adcock, Jul 31, 2024 at 10:07 PM
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