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patrickmoon5

Lexus LX rough running and stalling

My 2006 Lexus LX gasoline engine is running rough, stalls at idle, the check engine light is on, and it jerks during acceleration at 131730 km. Could this be a defective ignition coil, maybe from a faulty cable or plug connection?

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miatiger10

I have a Lexus LX too, and that sounds familiar. Did you check the spark plugs? A misfire, often from a faulty ignition coil, can cause those issues. Any specific error codes from the check engine light?

patrickmoon5 (Author)

I haven't checked the spark plugs yet, but I will. I don't have the error codes right now. Could a simple cable or plug issue really cause so many problems?

miatiger10

It certainly can, a loose or corroded connection can mess with the ignition system. But given the symptoms and mileage, a professional diagnosis might be best to pinpoint the cause and prevent further damage. I had a similar problem, and it was a cracked ignition coil, which I had the workshop replace.

patrickmoon5 (Author)

I took your advice and went to a workshop for a diagnosis. It was a defective ignition coil. After the 95€ repair, my car works perfectly again. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

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