Ignition Coil Rav4 2006 V6 Limited 4x4

JOrdan2324 · 12-17-2009, 12:57 AM

Hello everyone,

Have anyone had any problems with the ignition coil?

In September the dashboard lights turned on VSC, 4WD and the engine light, I took the car to the dealer and they said it was the ignition coil # 4 (car has 55,000 miles) so the warranty won't cover the problem, I end it up paying $430. 3 months later the dasboard light turned back on, I took the car back to the dealer and they said that this time is ignition coil #4 and they want to charge me another $430. I got so pist that I called Toyota customer service but they said that no one had reported any problems and that there are not enough complaints to submit a recall for those parts. So if you have any problems with ignition colis, can you please call 800-331-4331 and file a claim.

The dealer is now recommending to change all of them for $895.00

Please let me know.

Mike

Carbon · 12-17-2009, 01:03 AM

"Of course"?

Consider swapping coil 4 with coil 6 to see if the code follows the coil.

g00ber · 12-17-2009, 11:22 AM

That's crazy - how can the same one do that so quickly. Is there something specific to your driving conditions that could cause this?

vonv · 12-26-2009, 06:10 PM

Can't you buy the coils and replace them yourself? Shouldn't cost that much for the coils alone...2,3 hunnit??

**JuneBug** · 12-26-2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vonv

Can't you buy the coils and replace them yourself? Shouldn't cost that much for the coils alone...2,3 hunnit??

No kidding, you unplug the wire connector, remove 2 screws and pull it out. The toyodiy.com site shows the ignition coil price at $113.57.

vonv · 12-26-2009, 08:54 PM

I agree, just buy the coils and do it yourself. I would even replace the plugs while I'm at it eventhough they're long life plugs. The total will still be less than half of what the dealer charged for one coil alone.

dj06482 · 09-03-2010, 12:50 PM

I just had mine to the dealer for a PO353 (bad coil in the #3 cylinder - rear bank). I't going to be $320 to fix since they have to remove and replace the plenum to get back there.

ryant · 10-07-2010, 07:18 PM

Bad coil here too. 2006 V6 limited w/70k miles... 200 bucks to replace...

phantomdg · 10-08-2010, 01:26 AM

About 1.5 months ago, at 57K miles, our 2006 RAV4 experienced a bad coil (#4) and it cost around $200 for my local Toyota dealership to replace (parts and labor).

JetBlack · 10-09-2010, 09:36 PM

I have a 2006 Limited and my engine, VSC & 4WD lights came on last week....what gives?

12-17-2009, 12:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
JOrdan2324 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ignition Coil Rav4 2006 V6 Limited 4x4 Hello everyone, Have anyone had any problems with the ignition coil? In September the dashboard lights turned on VSC, 4WD and the engine light, I took the car to the dealer and they said it was the ignition coil # 4 (car has 55,000 miles) so the warranty won't cover the problem, I end it up paying $430. 3 months later the dasboard light turned back on, I took the car back to the dealer and they said that this time is ignition coil #4 and they want to charge me another $430. I got so pist that I called Toyota customer service but they said that no one had reported any problems and that there are not enough complaints to submit a recall for those parts. So if you have any problems with ignition colis, can you please call 800-331-4331 and file a claim. The dealer is now recommending to change all of them for $895.00 Please let me know. Mike

10-08-2010, 01:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
phantomdg Senior Member Country: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 366 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	About 1.5 months ago, at 57K miles, our 2006 RAV4 experienced a bad coil (#4) and it cost around $200 for my local Toyota dealership to replace (parts and labor). __________________ phantomdg 2006 Toyota RAV4 SPORT V6 4WD Flint Mica, OEM Red Sport and S-badges, 20"x 8" Venza Replica Alloy Wheels, OEM E7007 GPS Unit, Clazzio Leather Seats, 2010 OEM LED Taillights, 2008 OEM UK-Spec Sport Projector Headlamps w/AGT 10,000K HID Kit, LED Rear Bumper Reflectors, OEM Limited Hard Spare Tire Cover, VG Sharkfin Antenna, OEM Sport Chrome Shiftknob, Drop-In TRD Air Filter, OEM & TRD Accessories, Silver Roof Rails, Stealth & MTEC LED Bulbs

12-17-2009, 01:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Carbon Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE Illinois Posts: 3,889 Thanks: 6 Thanked 136 Times in 133 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	"Of course"? Consider swapping coil 4 with coil 6 to see if the code follows the coil.

12-17-2009, 11:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
g00ber Senior Member Country: Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 292 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's crazy - how can the same one do that so quickly. Is there something specific to your driving conditions that could cause this?

12-26-2009, 06:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
vonv Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 893 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can't you buy the coils and replace them yourself? Shouldn't cost that much for the coils alone...2,3 hunnit??

12-26-2009, 08:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
vonv Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 893 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I agree, just buy the coils and do it yourself. I would even replace the plugs while I'm at it eventhough they're long life plugs. The total will still be less than half of what the dealer charged for one coil alone.

09-03-2010, 12:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
dj06482 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CT Posts: 211 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just had mine to the dealer for a PO353 (bad coil in the #3 cylinder - rear bank). I't going to be $320 to fix since they have to remove and replace the plenum to get back there.

10-07-2010, 07:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
ryant Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bad coil here too. 2006 V6 limited w/70k miles... 200 bucks to replace...

10-09-2010, 09:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
JetBlack Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a 2006 Limited and my engine, VSC & 4WD lights came on last week....what gives?

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