Cylinder 3 misfire also code p1278 need help!
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This is the first time i have ever had a problem with my car is a 2006 Lexus is350 i have owned it for 2 years. The car runs great i use it on a daily basis. Today i turned on the car and it was shaking went to auto zone and the errors read that cylinder 3 is misfiring and also said another code which is p1278. I believe that is the port injector on cylinder 3. Could this possibly be that the injector is dirty or i would have to buy a new one. The car runs and it isn't weak in power even though it does not feel the same i´m guessing is running on 5 cylinders. I want to know was the best solution because i do not have warranty and the fact that i did the valve spring recall idk if this has something to do with it. My car has always run perfect and it did this when i turned it on, anyone that can help me with this i would highly appreciate it.
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How many clicks on your car?
interestingly enough BOTH of my fuel injectors failed in the 6th cylinder just 2 weeks ago. I was out of warranty too but they "good willed" it, since it's unusual for parts like those to fail so early.
Whatever you decide, be forewarned that the dealership charges a stupid amount for fuel injectors. I think the one direct injector for my 350 was $750 from the dealership which is pure lulz. I think the port injector is a lot cheaper.....I think I saw it online for $120 ish... dealership is easily double that.
But like I said, they "good willed" mine... if you're nice enough to your service advisor, they might do the same for you.
interestingly enough BOTH of my fuel injectors failed in the 6th cylinder just 2 weeks ago. I was out of warranty too but they "good willed" it, since it's unusual for parts like those to fail so early.
Whatever you decide, be forewarned that the dealership charges a stupid amount for fuel injectors. I think the one direct injector for my 350 was $750 from the dealership which is pure lulz. I think the port injector is a lot cheaper.....I think I saw it online for $120 ish... dealership is easily double that.
But like I said, they "good willed" mine... if you're nice enough to your service advisor, they might do the same for you.
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My Nissan would sputter at start up. Tripped a cylinder misfire code. They replaced the injector and it still didn't fix it. Turned out to be a bad head gasket. Lucky for me it was still under warranty. Good luck with it.
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