If your car is not starting, there’s a good chance that one of the car’s ignition coils is bad. This is a relatively easy fix, and it won’t cost you a fortune. In this article, we will teach you how to check car ignition coil without having to take your car to a mechanic.
How to Check Car Ignition Coil
If your car won’t start, there’s a good chance that the ignition coil is broken. Ignition coils are small, delicate pieces of equipment that can easily become defective. When this happens, the coil will not generate enough electricity to start your car.
There are a few methods you can use to test if your ignition coil is broken. The most simple way is to try starting your car with a jumper wire attached to the battery. If your car starts right up with the jumper wire attached, then the ignition coil is likely broken.
If your car still won’t start even after trying everything mentioned above, then you should take it into a mechanic for a diagnostic check. A diagnostic check will help determine if the ignition coil is actually broken and will also let you know if any other parts need to be replaced in order for your car to run again.
How to replace an ignition coil
If your car is not starting, there is a good chance that the ignition coil needs to be replaced. The ignition coil is a small, cylindrical device located beneath the key in the engine compartment. It helps start the engine by turning the pistons. If your car has an electric starter, the ignition coil also helps to power up the starter. When it starts to fail, you may notice that your car will not start at all or it will take several tries before it will finally turn over.
How to test an ignition coil
Testing an ignition coil is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. There are a few things you’ll need before you get started: • A multimeter • A spark plug • An ignition coil tester
To test an ignition coil, start your car and disconnect the battery. Disconnect the spark plug too, if it’s not already disconnected. Connect the multimeter to the positive (+) lead of the battery, then connect the spark plug to the negative (-) lead of the battery. Turn on the engine and wait for it to reach operating temperature. If it’s cold out, let it warm up first. Once it reaches operating temperature, use the spark plug to disable the accessory power (the lights will turn off when you do this). Now try to start your car by turning on only the ground (negative) wire from your spark plug. The engine should fire up – if it doesn’t, something is wrong with your ignition coil!
How to fix a car that won’t start
If you car won’t start, there are a few things you can check to see if the problem is with the battery, the starter, or with the ignition. One way to test all of these is to try starting the car without touching anything. If it turns over but won’t stay running, the problem may be with the battery. If it dies after a few tries, the problem may be with the starter. If it dies after several tries and you can touch both ends of each wire leading from the battery to the starter, then most likely it’s an issue with your ignition coil.