On my way in to work today, my 03 LX470 starting bucking/hesitating a bit. Check engine light blinked for a little while when I accelerated up a hill at 55mph. CEL stopped blinking once I got up hill, and truck stopped bucking. I stopped at a parking lot so I could look into it (as best as I can given my limited mechanic skills). Everything seemed ok. Started back up, drove to work with no further issues. After looking into it on this site it sounds like I should replace the spark plugs and ignition coils. I called my local Toyota dealer. Now don't get me wrong, I always assume the dealership is going to be higher price than an independent shop, but they said $363 for the plugs and $2747.00 for the ignition coils. I asked if there was a typo in the ignition coil charge and they said no, the "coil itself is $2077.00"
This can't be right can it?
This can't be right can it?