SV21 - Electrical problems

[thommo81]

I have a 1988 Camry. It keeps destroying ignitors and breaking down. Does anyone have any idea why this would be happening. It has gone through two ignitors in two months.

[ShawnM]

Where did you get them from and what brand are they? Cheap aftermarket parts are cheap for a reason.

[thommo81]

Can't remember what brand the original ignitor was. The last one that died was apparently a pretty crappy brand, it only lasted 1 month. The mechanic charged me AU$136 for it. I think it was called Gold or Golden, something like that. The one that is in it now is a second hand toyota original. If it dies too I think I'll go straight to Toyota dealer. Or are there any good after market ignitors that are interchangeable?

[brownyy]

hey dude... $130 odd bucks is cheap... a toyota dealer wanted to charge me $400 for a geniune part for my V6 gen4...

But i found this out, the plug connecting the ignitor was loose, giving me a faulty ignitor code (along with o2 sensor)... i discovered the loose plug and simply held it tight with zip ties... hope that helps dude...

[thommo81]

thanks browny,

the connection is ok. i wish it was that easy. something keeps causing them to internally combust. i'll just have to see how long this one lasts. the car usually gives a few warning breakdowns before it completely stops so i'll know if its going to happen