Hello all. I am a new member and this is my first post. I am the original owner of a 1991 FJ80.
While cruising at about 25mph earlier this week the engine went dead. No sputter or hesitation. I rolled to a stopped and crank it up and it started. I pulled into the closest parking lot and it went dead again. I started it again and drove it about two miles to my house without any problem. I had somewhere I had to go so I was not able to try starting it until the next morning. When I tried the next morning the engine would turn over but it never started.
The mechanic that I usually use towed it to his shop and took a look at it. He said it was not getting any spark at the spark plugs. He was not sure what the cause was and did not want to start replacing parts to try and find the cause. He recommended that I take it to my local Toyota dealership.
After two days at the dealership they tell me that the igniter and coil need to be replaced. They have quoted me $468 for the igniter and $108 for the coil and about $193 for labor. My question is do these prices seem reasonable? Are there aftermarket parts available?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
While cruising at about 25mph earlier this week the engine went dead. No sputter or hesitation. I rolled to a stopped and crank it up and it started. I pulled into the closest parking lot and it went dead again. I started it again and drove it about two miles to my house without any problem. I had somewhere I had to go so I was not able to try starting it until the next morning. When I tried the next morning the engine would turn over but it never started.
The mechanic that I usually use towed it to his shop and took a look at it. He said it was not getting any spark at the spark plugs. He was not sure what the cause was and did not want to start replacing parts to try and find the cause. He recommended that I take it to my local Toyota dealership.
After two days at the dealership they tell me that the igniter and coil need to be replaced. They have quoted me $468 for the igniter and $108 for the coil and about $193 for labor. My question is do these prices seem reasonable? Are there aftermarket parts available?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
