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if its a points and condenser system that could cause the coil to melt down by a faulty condensor otherwise the coil was either old or a bad vibration caused it to short out and melt down they sometimes fail slowly other times they just go and that's it i never look for a why i just buy another one not a bad idea to keep one at home as a spare or on long road trips
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThere can be several answers to this problem from low or no fuel pressure, bad ignition switch in the steering column, bad objectors that are clogged, fouled plugs or no spark from coil packs. Give more details on the question or go see a certified mechanic.
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∙ 15y agoNormally heat or vibration.
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Ea falcon no spark?
could be distributor, coil or ignition module. usually the ignition modules fail first on them.
What causes intermittant ignition spark?
Just a suggestion. I would look into the condencer on the coil you will see it hanging on the right side if the coil.
Is an ignition module the same as a ignition coil?
No. The coil provides the spark and the module tells the coil when to spark.
What causes ignition control module to fail repeatedly in 1991 Ford Bronco 302 FI?
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/TFI_Diagnostic.html Heat
Where is the ignition coil on a 2000 ford escort ZX2?
The ignition coil is located just to the right of your car's engine. An easy way to locate it is to follow the wires from your spark plugs. The other end of the cable is connected to the ignition coil.
Ea falcon no spark?
could be distributor, coil or ignition module. usually the ignition modules fail first on them.
Will an ignition coil fail at a higher rpm under load but not at idle?
Yes it would
Why does my ef Ford futura have no spark?
either the coil is cactus or the ignition module. i'd start there. fords have problems cos the coils overheat due to lack of cold air flow and they crack. this usually causes the ignition module to fail. if you change one, you change the other. also bad earths cause ignition modules to fail.
What causes a popping noise when accelerating in an 01 windstar?
Bad ignition coil
What are the probable causes for no spark after changing the ignition coil on a 1973 Mercury Cougar?
the ignition control module could be the problem
What causes intermittant ignition spark?
Just a suggestion. I would look into the condencer on the coil you will see it hanging on the right side if the coil.
Can a cam shaft positioning sensor cause an ignition coil to fail?
yes this does this to stop u from doing damage to the engine
What are symptoms of a ignition coil?
A bad ignition coil normally won't allow your engine to start given there is no spark. If it is starting to go bad, it causes misfiring which can be noticed as a stutter, or random shake of the engine. Check the ground of the coil before replacing it.
2002 Toyota Corolla number 3 misfire?
most of this problem is ignition coil fail, you can test it by exchange with other one.
Where is the ignition coil on a 96 civic cx hatchback?
The ignition coil is inside the ignition distributor.
What causes no spark in a 1988 Buick lasabre?
Crank sensor has failed,Ignition control module (ICM) has failed,Bad ignition coil pack,
What causes misfiring in the 2003 Lincoln Navigator?
The Ignition Coil is the one that cause misfire or Spark Plugs
