2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — single-cylinder misfire comes and goes

It did single-cylinder misfire comes and goes twice this week, both times after sitting. No change in mileage feel. I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.

Tried a second charger / second scan and the story on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser didn't change. Not driving it hard until I know more.

Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. Get a real battery/charging test on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, not just resting voltage, before blaming a module. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. On “single-cylinder misfire comes and goes,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. I keep a notes app thread for this now.

I'd want a measurement, not a hunch. Two 2004 Toyota Land Cruisers can feel identical and have different causes, so measure before you copy someone else's repair. Save the big job until that test fails. This is from a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser in Columbus with 186,000 miles. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. I'll poke at it this weekend.

This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. Two 2004 Toyota Land Cruisers can feel identical and have different causes, so measure before you copy someone else's repair. That's the branch I'd chase this week. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. Video is ugly but it shows the hesitation.

Log the conditions before you spend. If a shop can't duplicate it on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, bring a video plus freeze-frame data, not just a story. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. On “single-cylinder misfire comes and goes,” that was the fork that mattered for me. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. I already checked the easy fluid levels.

OP update: scanned the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser again and still only have the one pending code, no new lights. That's my plan before I call anyone.

If it were in my driveway, write temp, speed, and in-gear vs coast when the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser does it — then decide on parts. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.

Ask what changed right before it started. Capture voltage while the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is actually failing — after it restarts you've lost the clue. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. Not driving it hard until I know more.

If it were in my driveway, move a coil or plug on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser if it's cylinder-specific and see whether the code follows. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. Any freeze-frame data saved? I'd rather be boring and correct. Doing the boring step first on purpose.

Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. Move a coil or plug on the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser if it's cylinder-specific and see whether the code follows. Save the big job until that test fails. On “single-cylinder misfire comes and goes,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' I'd rather pay for diagnosis than a second guess-repair.