2004 Lexus ES330, 160k miles, Auto v6
A ignition coil code kept coming up. Thought it was the coil packs. But found out seemed to be the connector to the coil pack was broken, well half broken. So I took off that plastic part holding the wires together, since it was already half broken. And connected the prongs to the inside of the coil pack. Then used gorilla duct tape, and taped around it to hold it in place.
It’s been running fine for 2-3 days and the code has not returned. Before hand check engine light would start blinking, and would run a little rough. Would sound like it had a misfire.
So probably isn’t the safest using tape. But should it be ok for like a couple weeks till I get paid? I have opened the hood a few times and see the tape is holding up and it does get a bit hot tho, being right on top of the engine.
Gorilla duct tape is suppose to be pretty heat resistant.
Also before I bought it. He mentioned he started having issues with tranny. It did sit for 3 years or so. Like tranny was acting weird.
But he had trans fluid completely changed out. And has been shifting fine. Are these transmissions pretty reliable, like even if it starts acting funny because of old trans fluid. Just changing it out is good enough? The old fluid was not black, it was like a brown ish but with still a hint of dark red in it.
So far loving this car.
Will buy a connector when I can. But for now you think this tape should be good?
There is this running joke I heard about an old Toyota. I think it was from Top Gear. But I can’t remember the second part.
Something about needing only duct tape and a hammer to keep the thing running.
It will hold until it won’t.
Maybe it will.
Maybe it won't.
I like heat shrink for repairing connectors but I understand that may not be an option. Post a picture.
