97 4Runner, 215,000 miles... flashing check engine light
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I know this is an old thread but my 97 4Runner with almost 200,000 miles is having the same problem. It came on all of the sudden while I was driving on the freeway. I live in Sacramento ... can anyone recommend a mechanic in the area that is trustworthy and reasonable. I'd try to troubleshoot on my own but all my tools are in SoCal. Toytech76 are you still in the area?
Thanks!
Thanks!
I took my 4Runner to Autozone and had the codes read. I had a misfire in cylinders 1 and 4. I replaced all 6 plugs and the three spark plug wires which run from cylinders 1, 3, and 5 to cylinders 2, 4, and 6. I started the truck and she was still missing - running just as bad as before the tune-up. I was a little bummed.
Considering that the coil pack in cylinder 1 ties to cylinder 4 (my misfiring cylinders) I thought the coil pack could be faulty. Before buying a new one ($86) and without a volt meter, I decided to swap the coil packs on cylinders 1 and 3. I disconnected my battery for about 30 minutes so that the check engine light and codes would reset. I then drove around until the check engine light came back on. I took the truck to Autozone and sure enough, it was now missing on cylinders 3 and 6. I found the culprit. I got a new coil pack and replaced the one in cylinder 3. Problem solved. She's running like a champ.
Hope this helps. I'm grateful to have a community that offers so much help.
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