Ignition coil
Being a major part of a car, an ignition coil needs proper care. A bad or faulty ignition coil can cause your car to perform poorly. To ensure that the ignition coil of your car is at its best you must know or at least have an idea of the functions of an ignition coil, symptoms of a bad coil, how you can test it and finally how to replace the same if necessary.
Function on an ignition coil
It helps to increase the voltage of the spark plugs which in turn ignite fuel in your car’s cylinder and propel the same forward. To speak simply, this coil improves the propelling power of the engine.
What are the symptoms of bad ignition coil?
Engine will not start due to a bad coil or a completely damaged coil. Or, engine may suddenly stops when the car is running. This may be due to the failure of the coil. As the coil is dead spark plugs will not get currents to ignite the fuel which results in stopping the engine. However, a sluggishly running car or a roughly running car too denotes faults in ignition coil.
How can you test the coil?
Testing the coil is not so hard however it is better if you go to any expert mechanic for the same. For DIY testing you must refer to the service manual of your car. Follow the steps and then match the specifications of the manuals with the readings of the coil.
How to replace an ignition coil?
For DIY replacement of the coil disconnect the battery and bolt new coils into the damaged coil’s place. A little grease to the wire of the new coil before plugging will result in smooth replacement. You are now done with the replacement and start your car.