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Hey guys quick question. Which spark plug would you recommend for my 99 Corolla? Do you guys prefer a certain brand over another? Iridium vs. Platinum?

Yes it's puzzling. However this morning I do not show a pending code of P0300. I only show a pending code of P0303. I am debating between a mechanic a friend recommended and the Toyota dealership. I will definitely let you guys know once the car has been properly diagnosed. Thank you all for...

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Ouch! Touché.

Not exactly the same. I now have a new matured code of P0300. This happened after coil swap not sure what to make of that. I can't wait to have money again so I lease a new Merc...ah the good ol days. I thought I would be happy with any old used car and I am finding that far from being the...

As suspected both codes matured this morning and check engine light came on with P0303 and P0300. Not flashing just lit. Here is freeze frame data:Freeze frame report generated by Torque for Android ========================================================= Vehicle VIN: Not present Vehicle...

I see. Kevin thanks for taking the time to share your story with me. At this point I have become suggestible to any possibility...lol So it may be the head/gasket. I will explore this further. What's interesting is after swapping the coil not only do I have a pending misfire code for cylinder...

Thanks for your input Kevin. I can use all the help I can get and please don't worry about the information being redundant. Now the mechanic I have been working with has done both the leak down and compression test (so he says) His final diagnosis was "worn valve seals" or "valve not seating...

I am sorry and disappointed to report, switching the coils did not remedy the misfire on cylinder #3. I started the car this morning and got a pending coding of P0303 same as before :cursing: http://oi57.tinypic.com/2yocnyf.jpg I guess it was worth a shot. Well, back to the drawing board. I...

Okay guys as per your recommendation I had my cousin swap out the coils see pic below. Additionally I had him check the gap on the spark plug it looked to be within spec 0.044. The NGK spark plug looked good and not fouled. I will have to wait until the morning to start the car when the engine...

Here is all the data I get from the Torque test results: http://i59.tinypic.com/eta03p.png http://i57.tinypic.com/2q3uf5t.png Not sure how I can access the information you are getting. Again I think because my corolla is a 99 is only see the data listed above. Let me know if you think I am...

As I suspected my ecm does not report the misfire information like yours does. I bet you have a newer car. Here is all the data I get under the "Test Results": Mode $06 report generated by Torque for Android ================================================ Vehicle VIN: Not present Vehicle...

If you launch the Torque app. Hit menu then select settings then choose Manage extra PIDS/Sensors. Hit menu again you will see an option to add custom PID or ADD predefined set. I cant seem to find anything here that list misfires monitoring perhaps since my corolla is a 99 maybe it doesn't...

Can either one of you help me understand these test results? I run the test on Torque Pro app under "Test Results" and got the following reading: Mode $06 report generated by Torque for Android ================================================ Vehicle VIN: Not present Vehicle Manufacturer...

Mr. Kopoian, No I don't know how to access the misfire counter on the Torque app. Can you please assist? I thought that information was only available to technicians who use expensive scan tools. This would be great data to look at. Please let me know how to set up misfire monitoring on the...

Scott, good eye and you work like a CSI detective. Yes it would appear that the coil on the left looks newer than the one on the right. You have gone above and beyond in efforts to help me. That is very kind of you. I almost feel guilty for taking up so much of your time but I know you do this...

I will be asking my cousin this weekend to swap the coils for me. After that if the misfire continues on cylinder #3 then I will consider other options. Scott, I just spoke with a Toyota technician at my local Toyota dealership and their quote is $120.00 per hour. I explained my situation to him...

I agree Scott. I have been very patient with him. I am not a confontational kind of a guy. Maybe it was a little navie on my part trusting an ASE certified "professional" will do the job throughly. I have no idea I would be making half a dozen trip for the same issue only to find out its...

I believe I have used all of my free visits. This ended when he gave me his final diagnosis. That being the valves on cylinder # 3 are not seating properly causing a misfire. Thanks guys.

Okay, I get what your saying. Thanks for the detailed diagram. I will see if I can swap the two coils. I need to see if I have the right tool to do the job. Its a tight fit not sure if I can tackle it with just the wrench I have. I will post an update soon. Thanks!