2004 Toyota Celica Lurching in first and second gear

2004 TOYOTA CELICA
70,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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SHELIE531
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When I accelerate in first gear and now in second gear the car lurches like it's going to stall and then the check engine light comes on. I took it to the mechanic and they said that the computer showed that all of the ignition coils were coding at once and was most likely a computer problem, but they couldn't tell for sure until they could get the car to lurch themselves and of course it wont do it for them only me. Please help!!!
Sep 27, 2010 at 4:58 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi shelie531,

What were the EXACT trouble codes retrieved?
Oct 3, 2010 at 11:32 AM
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SHELIE531
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The mechaninc said that the codes were ignition coil failure. He said that there were 4 codes and they were all the same. He said that it wasn't possible for it to be ignition coil failure because all 4 coils failed, he thinks a computer problem, but isn't sure because he can never get the car to lurch or code when I take it in.
Oct 4, 2010 at 9:19 AM
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KHLOW2008
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I need to know the EXACT trouble code. A description of the code is no use as different scanners would describe it differently.
Oct 4, 2010 at 10:12 AM
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SHELIE531
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Since the mechanic couldn't figure out what was wrong or fix my car with it he didn't charges us and therefore didn't keep the records
Oct 7, 2010 at 3:37 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Get a free scan done at Autozone to retrieve the trouble codes.
Oct 8, 2010 at 7:52 AM