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The ignition coil is the transformer that puts out the voltage required to make a spark jump the points of a spark plug. this in turn lights the petrol which pushed down the piston.
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What does a toroid coil do?
Toroidal coils as in ignition coils perform the same function as standard coils. The difference is that the magnetic fields are better focused and generally do not leak as much energy into the surrounding environment. Is there a difference in car performance? Very hard to say as generally stock ignitions these days (post 1990s) are excellent and do their job remarkably well.
Why would everything be powered but the car will not start?
Ignition or ignition switch could be bad or the selanoid could have went out
What parts do you need to replace the internal parts of ignition locking device?
on what kind of car
How often do you need to change your clow plugs in a diesel engine?
The best answer is to follow the recommendations for maintenance in your particular car's owner's manual. A rule of thumb is every 30,000 miles for standard plugs and 60,000 for platinum or other precious metal plugs. Don't forget the ignition system's secondary wiring. Worn plugs and damaged wires can cause ignition coils and other ignition components to fail prematurely.
When car will not start with news battery what is wrong?
No gas Ridiculous...hoping that there is gas in your car...I would say either the starter or the ignition switch. When you get the car started, take it to autozone and let them do a free diagnostic on your alternator, battery, starter and ignition module.
How many ignition coils does a car have?
It depends upon cylinder in car. 3 ignition coils - 3 cylinder engine. 4 ignition coils- 4 cylinder engine.
How long do ignition coils last?
They can last the life of the car or can fail at any time. There is no real average.
Where is the ignition coil on a 2000 Volvo s40 located?
The car has two coils they sit on the sparkplugs for cylinders 1&2. There are wires which go to cylinders 3&$ from the coils.
Why would a car sputter and miss?
start with your ignition check your plugs and wires then your disributor or coils if that's not it try your fuel system like the filter or the fuel pump
Where is the ignition and distributor located on a 1990 Chevy Celebrity?
The 1990 Chevy Celebrity engine is distributorless, the ignition is handled by a combination of the engine control module(computer) and the ignition control module. You did not mention which engine the car has. If your car has the 4 cylinder engine the ignition control module is below the intake manifold at the rear of the engine. You can follow the spark plug wires to it. The coils are mounted to the ignition control module. If your car has the V6 the ignition control module is near the starter and again you can follow the spark plug wires to it. Again the coils are mounted to the ignition control module.
How many coils do a 1998 Lincoln Town Car signitutre series have?
On a 1998 Lincoln Town Car : It has the Coil On Plug ( C.O.P. ) ignition system with ( 8 ) individual coils ( 1 ) coil for each spark plug
When do you change rx8 spark plugs?
The coils die faster than the plugs! The RX8 Irridium plugs need to be changed at 25,000 miles per the maintenance manual. Replace the plugs and ignition coils when the car won't rev over 9,000 rpm smoothly.
If your car is jerking do you replace all the ignition coils?
You need to find out what is causing the jerking before replacing parts. A scan of the computer can reveal the problem and most auto parts store will do this for free.
Your car has trouble accerlatering you think the spark plugs are not getting full power?
Check plugs wires and ignition coils.
Does a 1999 Lincoln town car have a distributor cap?
No , it has the Coil On Plug ( C.O.P. ) ignition system with ( 8 ) individual coils
Where is the ignition module on a 1994 Chevy Cavalier?
It depends on what engine yu have but on a lot of them it is under the coils. If your car has a dist it is inside.
What is the ignition coil and where is it located?
Ignition coils are a vital part of any car, increasing the vehicle battery from six or twelve volts, depending on the car's age, to thousands of volts in order to spark the spark plugs and get the engine running. Not all vehicles are equipped with ignition coils, but the ones that do all have them in the same place -- adjacent to the spark plugs located on the right hand side of the engine.
