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Old 06-09-14, 05:12 AM
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It sems that I have no power going to the rear bank on my RX300, I remove the ignition lead from each rear coil, and the engine note remainss the same. I swap coils, for the known good coils in the front bank, and the same thing happens! Any suggestions?
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Old 06-09-14, 06:36 AM
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Is your CEL working and is it lit?

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Yes CEL working and lit - but no OBDII reader will connect for some reason! tried 3 different ones, so cant get to codes.
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Take it to an auto part store, I think they can check it for free
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Originally Posted by tientony
Take it to an auto part store, I think they can check it for free
OP is in UK. I dont know if the parts store offer that service and with 3/6 banging, dont know how far one can drive.

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