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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by PriusMonkey, Jan 6, 2020.

  1. PriusMonkey

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    Hello all,

    Not sure if this is allowed here so i apologize. Check engine light came on. From the codes I've been told showing Ignition coil misfire. I recently replaced the spark plugs mid 19'. Wondered if there are any techs or DIY'ers who may be able to help diag if infact that's it & which. Rather not replace them all if I don't have to. Also looking to drain the fluids & replace. I have all the fluids just not the tools. Moving soon & rather not buy more stuff. Thanks for any help/info!
     
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  2. Eddie25

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    One quick thing to consider is where did you get your plugs? They seem to be a heavily counterfeit item and caused problems for me in 5 months. I know it sucks to check the plugs on these, but might be worth it.
     
    #2 Eddie25, Jan 6, 2020
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  3. bisco

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    how many miles on her?
     
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    If you can't DIY this yourself, you can try and contact Steve at phoenixhybridbatteries.com and he can possibly help you with this issue. He's a battery guy but he knows his way around the Prius
     
    #4 JC91006, Jan 6, 2020
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  5. PriusMonkey

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    Bought the denso spark plugs off ebay.
     
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    those might or might not be an issue, a lot of fake plugs on ebay.

    have you ever cleaned the egr circuit?
     
    #7 bisco, Jan 8, 2020
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    It's your plugs.
     
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    Did you buy the correct Iridium plugs? Maybe you should take them out and take a look, maybe it could be loose if not torqued properly
     
    #9 JC91006, Jan 9, 2020
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