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Ignition misfires and "sputtering" can be caused by any number of system failures such as air/fuel, ignition and even emissions/exhaust. A failing ignition coil, control module, plug wire and plug are often components that should be examined when diagnosing such misfires.
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2001 Taurus is misfiring Mechanic says the coil pack needs to be replaced - does this sound right?
Bad ignition coil will cause engine to sputter and hesitate on acceleration.
What happens when the ignition coil is bad?
When an ignition coil goes bad the car will not run right, or not at all. An intermittent coil will cause shudder, or a jerking motion. When the coil has no output then the cylinder that the coil feeds cant burn the fuel and cause power.
Will a bad ignition coil in a 2000 town car cause the car not to start?
Yes, a bad coil will prevent the ignition from firing and the engine will not start.
Can a bad catalytic converter damage the ignition coils or a bad ignition coil can cause to catalytic to go bad on a ford expedition?
A bad coil can damage a converter. If the engine is misfiring, it will cause raw fuel to get into the converter and that can cause failure.
What are symptoms of a bad ignition coil?
A bad ignition coil will cause your engine not to have any spark. Without any spark the engine cannot start or run.
What would cause no spark on a 1983 Oldsmobile delta 88 with a 307CID V8?
It could either be a bad ignition coil, a bad ignition rotor, a bad ignition cap, a bad ignition control module (if equipped), or a bad coil to cap wire.
Why won't my 87 acura tachometer work and could it be affected by a bad ignition coil?
A bad ignition coil can cause your 1987 Acura tachometer to quit working. A bad tachometer cable or ground wire can also cause it to quit working.
Why does your 97 ford explorer spit and sputter and hesitate while driving?
Could be a bad ignition coil Have vehicle scanned to see if problem has set any codes
What could cause a no spark condition in a 1995 Honda Prelude?
bad ignition coil, bad plugs. bad plug wires, bad ignition control module........
What is the cause for no ignition in a 87 iroc z28 camaro?
bad coil, bad ignition control, bad ecu, blown fuse and or switch need more info
What would cause a 95 eagle talon to fire on 2 cylinders?
bad ignition coil, bad ignitor
Will bad ignition coil cause oxygen sensor to fail?
Yes, a bad ignition coil / misfire will cause an unburned mixture of gas/air to go into cat converter which will than combust in it and cause damage to either catalitic converter, oxygen sensor(s) or both. J.Dropic
