If you’ve ever had to replace your ignition coil, you know it’s not the most pleasant experience. In fact, it can be a pretty frustrating process if you don’t know what to look for. In this blog post, we will walk you through the different signs that indicate it’s time to replace your ignition coil and how to do so without any trouble. From there, you’ll be able to keep your car running like new and avoid any unpleasant surprises down the road.
Symptoms of a Bad Ignition Coil
Symptoms of a bad ignition coil can include an inability to start the engine, poor acceleration, and trouble starting the car in cold weather. In some cases, the car may just not start at all. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is best to have your ignition coil replaced.
How to Test an Ignition Coil
If your car won’t start, there’s a good chance it needs an ignition coil. In most cases, simply replacing the coil will get your car running again. Here’s how to test an ignition coil: 1. Remove the spark plugs from the engine. 2. Park the car so the battery is off and the headlights are off. 3. Disconnect one side of the negative battery cable. 4. Connect one side of a multimeter to each spark plug wire lead and touch probes to each electrode on the coil (blue wire). 5. Turn on theMultimeter to AC volts and check for voltage at each spark plug lead against reading on meter screen (usually around 12-14 volts). 6. If one or more sparks are missing or weak, then you need to replace that coil pack! 7. Replace all spark plugs and reattach battery cable as necessary when done testing
How to Replace an Ignition Coil
If your car won’t start, there’s a good chance your ignition coil is the culprit. Replacing the coil can be a hassle, but it’s worth it if your car won’t start.
Here’s how to replace an ignition coil:
1. Park your car in a safe place and turn off the engine.
2. Remove the hood and front fascia by undoing the torx screws at the front of each.
3. Disconnect both battery cables.
4. Remove the two spark plugs by pulling out on the plug wire connectors and dropping them down into their cylinders. Make sure you keep track of which plug goes where!
5. Loosen the three wire harnesses that run beneath the car near the spark plugs (see photo below). Be careful not to pinch any wires as you remove them!
6. Detach the three cables from each harness (see photo below) and discard them.
7. Remove four thin screws from beneath the dashboard near each sparkplug location (two per side). Again, be careful not to lose any screws!
8. Gently pull up on
When To Replace an Ignition Coil in a Car
When to Replace an Ignition Coil in a Car
If your car won’t start, the first thing you should check is the ignition coil. If it’s not working properly, the car may not be able to start. The ignition coil is a small part that helps turn the engine over by firing the spark plugs. When it wears out, it can cause your car to not start. Here are some indicators that it may be time to replace your ignition coil:
-The car won’t start even after you’ve replaced other parts like the battery and alternator
-The car has been having trouble starting in cold weather or when it’s raining
-The car has been stalling sometimes