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Black smoke and loss of power in Toyota Crown 2018: Possible ignition coil problems

Hi guys, I'm worried about my Toyota Crown from 2018, gasoline engine, with already 270280 KM mileage. When accelerating, black smoke comes out of the exhaust, the check engine light is on, the power is reduced and the engine runs rough. It also jerks when accelerating, won't start, consumes a lot of fuel and stalls when idling. It also vibrates when idling. I think it could be something to do with the ignition coil or misfiring. Have you ever experienced something similar and what was your experience at the mechanic? Looking forward to your feedback!

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A 2018 Toyota Crown is experiencing black smoke, loss of power, rough idling, and increased fuel consumption, potentially due to ignition coil issues or misfiring. A similar case with a 2015 Toyota Corolla revealed a defective engine control unit as the root cause, requiring replacement and system readjustment. The solution resolved the issues, suggesting that checking and possibly replacing the engine control unit might be necessary for the Toyota Crown.

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Hey, I recently had a similar situation with my 2015 Toyota Corolla. Black smoke, rough running, increased fuel consumption, the whole nine yards. In the end, it turned out that the engine control unit was defective. It was a serious problem, much more complex to solve than a simple ignition coil replacement. We had to completely replace the engine control unit and readjust the system. It was pretty annoying, I can tell you. But since the repair was done, it's running like a dream again. Just my two cents, hopeless that it will help. Just don't hang your head!

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Hey, thanks for your reply! That's really annoying, but it sounds like the solution to my problem. Do you happen to remember how much it cost you in the end? And has anything come up again since the repair, or has your car been running perfectly since then? I'm really looking forward to hearing about your experiences since then. Hopefully my old Toyota Crown will be just as good as your Corolla after the repair.

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Hey, I'm glad my experience is helping you! Well, I can tell you that repairing the engine control unit was no mean feat. It cost me around €1000. But since then everything has been really great. No more jerking, no more excessive fuel consumption and definitely no more black smoke. And as if that wasn't enough, the problem with the ignition coil was also fixed. So it already feels like a new car. I hope your Toyota Crown will run as well as my Corolla does now. Fingers crossed, buddy!

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Hey, thanks for the info, that really helps me. 1000€ is quite a lot, but if the car runs smoothly again afterwards, it's worth it. The ignition coil thing sounds great too. I feel much better already. I'll have the engine control unit checked at my garage and hope for the best. Keep your fingers crossed and thank you again, you've helped me a lot!

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