How do you change an ignition coil?

Answer 1

THE Lincoln LS HAS PLASTIC VALVE COVERS ON EACH SIDE.THE DRIVERS SIDE IS A LITTLE MORE COMPLICATED DUE TO THE SPACE ALLOWED TO WORK WITH.SIMPLY REMOVE THE VALVE COVERS BY TAKING OFF THE SIX SCREWS ON EACH ONE.THE IGNITION COILS WILL THEN BE REVEALED.USE THE SAME SOCKET TO REMOVE THE ONE SCREW THAT HOLDS THE IGNITION COIL IN PLACE.ONCE REMOVING THE IGNITION COIL THE SPARK PLUGS WILL BE REVEALED AS WELL.THIS TASK IS PRETTY TIDEOUS.SO HAVE PATIENCE AND YOU SHOULD GET THE JOB DONE.AND OF COURSE SAVE YOURSELF A GOOD CHUNK OF CHANGE. THE Lincoln LS HAS PLASTIC VALVE COVERS ON EACH SIDE.THE DRIVERS SIDE IS A LITTLE MORE COMPLICATED DUE TO THE SPACE ALLOWED TO WORK WITH.SIMPLY REMOVE THE VALVE COVERS BY TAKING OFF THE SIX SCREWS ON EACH ONE.THE IGNITION COILS WILL THEN BE REVEALED.USE THE SAME SOCKET TO REMOVE THE ONE SCREW THAT HOLDS THE IGNITION COIL IN PLACE.ONCE REMOVING THE IGNITION COIL THE SPARK PLUGS WILL BE REVEALED AS WELL.THIS TASK IS PRETTY TIDEOUS.SO HAVE PATIENCE AND YOU SHOULD GET THE JOB DONE.AND OF COURSE SAVE YOURSELF A GOOD CHUNK OF CHANGE.

Answer 2

My 1997 Skoda Felicia 1.3 petrol has just been diagnosed as needing a replacement coil. It's on the very front of the engine. You have to unplug the wires attached to it, & then use an Allen key to undo 2 bolts; my mechanic tells me it should only take a couple of minutes. If I attempt it myself I might do it in a morning.

Answer 3

first find out which one is misfiring. then use a 1/4 inch drive ratchet w/ 2 inch extension w/ a 7mm socket to take the bolt off coil. pull coil up and you r done. i always replace the spark plug on the same cylinder because its fuel fowled do to fuel but no spark.

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If your F-150 is a older model (no fuel injection),then first disconnect the battery then gently grasp the rubber boot and disconnect the coil wire from the distributer cap (pushing down and turning slightly then pulling upward),then gently grasp the other rubber boot and turn slightly pulling outward and remove the wire from the coil...

Now use an open end wrench and remove the nuts securing the ignition wires on both sides of the coil..

((note which side of coil these wires where removed from +\- and keep them all separate also note the +\- markings on the new coil to make sure you install it in the correct position))

Then Use a wrench or socket to lossen the metal bracket that is securing the coil....slip the old coil out and slip the new coil in and tighten the bracket..

Then reconnect the wires on both sides of the coil making sure the wire leads are cleaned and are in the right positions...

Then reconnect the Coil wire into the coil using a very small amount of lubricant on the outside area where the rubber boot slips over the coil connection,Then reconnect the coil wire to the distributer cap and firmly press down to ensure that it snaps in to place...Then reconnect battery terminals....

((it is best when replacing the ignition coil to replace the coil wire with a new one))

Answer 4

Disconnect all electrical connections along with nuts and bolts necessary to remove bracket containing ignition coil from engine. Separate coil from coil bracket by removing appropriate screws. Replace coil in reverse order.

Answer 5

The coil is located on the engine block passengers side under the induction manifold and difficult to get at , removing the inlet manifold makes access much easier and takes about 30 minutes with practice . Normally there are two bolts through the coil mounting bracket and a small plug connecting the electrical system to the coil as well , removal of he screws and un-clipping the wire securing clip from the plug will release the coil assy.

Answer 6

depends on which engine you have