Where is the igniter located?

KEVIN ROY2

MEMBER
2004 TOYOTA TACOMA
2.7L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
170,000 MILES

Where is the igniter located on the pre-runner I cannot find it, does it have one? I am burning #3 coil out put new one in burns that one out, does the 2004 2.7l 4cyl Tacoma pre-runner have the igniter module or am looking for a part that does not exist in this truck.

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
42,959 POSTS

So, this happens when the spark plugs, or fuel injector are bad. This truck does not have an individual ignition module, it is inside each coil. I would replace the spark plug first and then the fuel injector. Please check out this guide and I have included images below to help you fix your car. Also check the electrical connectors at the coil to see what is going bad and look for overheated connections.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/a-deep-dive-into-recurring-automobile-ignition-coil-failures-identification-and-repair

Only use the correct spark plugs:

SPARK PLUG TYPE:
DENSO .................... K16R-U11
NGK .................... BKR5EYA-11

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

The fuel injector can cause it because of a faulty spray platen which can overheat the coil. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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