Ignition Problem on 2009 Lexus 6 cylinder IS250 w/ 120K miles.

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Feb 2017 I replaced spark plugs and coils in 2,4 and 6 for first time after approx. 100K miles. Sept. 2017 replaced 1, 3 and 5. Check engine lights came on again June 2018 and computer diagnostics says change plugs 2, 4, 6 (again) and coil on 6. This will be 9 plugs and 7 coils in 18 months. Coincidentally problem has happened after I left the car outside of my garage and unused for 7-14 days. Could it be ignition coil wire corrosion, oxidization or some weather/ unused factor making this happen?

What makes this problem better or worse?

Leaving car unused and outside for a period of time

How long has your 2008 Lexus IS250 had this problem?

Recurring, happened 3 times now

mkstew in Yorktown Heights NY

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Jun 19, 2018

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1clubinsideon Jun 19, 2018

what brand plugs and COP's did you put in it? never seen any codes that tells you to replace parts. why didn't you replace all the plugs at one time?

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mkstewon Jun 19, 2018

Mechanic put in Lexus factory parts. I've been reading that it's a good idea to replace all plugs at he same time. I guess the mechanic just responded to the diagnostic and replaced the at fault components. I'm thinking it may be an ignition coil wire issue versus plugs and coils themselves and the diagnostic can't get that specific to wires versus plugs/ coils?

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1clubinsideon Jun 19, 2018

there is no single ignition coil wire like you're thinking,each cylinder has it's own COP (COIL). Denso is OEM for Toyota. DENSO 3473 spark plugs are $11.00 ea. and DENSO COP's 6731309 are $53.00 ea. for a total of $413.00 for 6 coils and 6 plugs.if you had 3 plugs and 1 coil not firing,then the check engine light should have been flashing and you wouldn't have been able to drive it. good luck!

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mkstewon Jun 19, 2018

Thank, really helpful

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