Flashing cel & p0302
11-14-14, 04:08 AM
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Flashing cel & p0302
1/2 way to work, the CEL started flashing - at a red light, I plugged in my OBD tool, the only code is P0302 Cyl 2 misfire.
Symptoms: Rough Idle
Environmental Conditions: 25°F & clear
This thing has been running fine engine-wise since last Winter ended and the cold temps went away. Apparently, this stupid car doesn't like the cold. I guess I should have known, considering the Gold Lexus RX300 is the general domain of 60+ year old grannies who move to Florida for the Winter!
Has anyone experienced this same issue, and if so, what steps did you take to fix the problem?
On a side note, I am going to be retiring this old bird (at least from my ownership) this coming Spring, so I really don't want to sink a ton of money into it, just whatever it takes to fix this issue so I can safely get through Winter. I've spent far too much money fixing minor to major (engine & transmission rebuilds), and have spent far too much time worrying about what's going to break next (every time I get in the thing).
Symptoms: Rough Idle
Environmental Conditions: 25°F & clear
This thing has been running fine engine-wise since last Winter ended and the cold temps went away. Apparently, this stupid car doesn't like the cold. I guess I should have known, considering the Gold Lexus RX300 is the general domain of 60+ year old grannies who move to Florida for the Winter!
Has anyone experienced this same issue, and if so, what steps did you take to fix the problem?
On a side note, I am going to be retiring this old bird (at least from my ownership) this coming Spring, so I really don't want to sink a ton of money into it, just whatever it takes to fix this issue so I can safely get through Winter. I've spent far too much money fixing minor to major (engine & transmission rebuilds), and have spent far too much time worrying about what's going to break next (every time I get in the thing).
11-14-14, 07:29 AM
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For 1,3, 5. I have to switch tools (socket adapters) down the hole to work the plugs in and out.
The plugs should be changed at 110K miles. If you have not changed them, you might as well go ahead and purchase a whole set and get that done. Stay OEM for plugs and coil. Do a DIY and divert the money you would have paid a mechanic towards more costlier parts.
Salim
Correction 2 is in the front.
The plugs should be changed at 110K miles. If you have not changed them, you might as well go ahead and purchase a whole set and get that done. Stay OEM for plugs and coil. Do a DIY and divert the money you would have paid a mechanic towards more costlier parts.
Salim
Correction 2 is in the front.
Last edited by salimshah; 11-14-14 at 06:06 PM. Reason: correction
11-14-14, 07:39 AM
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Thanks Salim, the whole engine was rebuilt at 116K because it grenaded... new iridium plugs were put in then, I have about 165K on it now.
No 2 is the worst coil/plug to access. I have to switch tools (socket adapters) down the hole to work the plugs in and out.
The plugs should be changed at 110K miles. If you have not changed them, you might as well go ahead and purchase a whole set and get that done. Stay OEM for plugs and coil. Do a DIY and divert the money you would have paid a mechanic towards more costlier parts.
Salim
The plugs should be changed at 110K miles. If you have not changed them, you might as well go ahead and purchase a whole set and get that done. Stay OEM for plugs and coil. Do a DIY and divert the money you would have paid a mechanic towards more costlier parts.
Salim
11-14-14, 09:44 AM
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Wait a minute... 2, 4, & 6 are in front according to everything I am seeing. 2 is the front left cylinder as I'm looking into the engine bay.
Swapping coil now.
Swapping coil now.
No 2 is the worst coil/plug to access. I have to switch tools (socket adapters) down the hole to work the plugs in and out.
The plugs should be changed at 110K miles. If you have not changed them, you might as well go ahead and purchase a whole set and get that done. Stay OEM for plugs and coil. Do a DIY and divert the money you would have paid a mechanic towards more costlier parts.
Salim
The plugs should be changed at 110K miles. If you have not changed them, you might as well go ahead and purchase a whole set and get that done. Stay OEM for plugs and coil. Do a DIY and divert the money you would have paid a mechanic towards more costlier parts.
Salim
11-14-14, 09:57 AM
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At least this was a quick trouble shoot.Trending Topics
11-14-14, 06:05 PM
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