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What would cause a brand new ignition coil to arc on a 1994 Caprice?
Double check the ground, and make sure the cap on the Optispark unit isn't what's arcing instead.
Is an arc a typical ignition source in vehicle fires?
An electrical arc, yes.
Why might a 97 Astro van not start when it rains but will start after everything is dry from the heat?
Change your spark plugs, your wires, cap distributor and rotor. I'm pretty sure your problem is there. This just happened to me. Before you change your plugs, wires, and cap, try this first. Pull the cowling (engine cover) off, locate the 'ignition coil' and try to start the engine. Look at the coil and check for arcing. Race the engine a little to see an arc. I replaced the coil, and the problem was solved. I had this exact problem with my 98 Astro Van, for a number of years. When it was very damp outside (lots of dew or condensation) the Van wouldn't start. When it was dry, it would start well. --> Eventually I found the problem. The ignition coil was defective, i.e. it had a crack in the coil case. When it was damp out, the coil case would become wet, and the electricity would short (arc) to the coil frame. Hence, no electricity would flow into the distributor, or plugs, etc... When it is dry, it is harder for it to short to ground, so the cracked coil will work (somewhat). To check for this, try the following when it won't start. Lift your engine cover off and locate the coil. Make sure the wire (coil to the distributor) is firmly connected at both ends. Turn the key and watch the coil. If you see blue-white electrical arcing, you have a bad coil. I changed mine over a year ago, I have never had this problem since. Note: For this specific problem, change your coil before you spend money on plugs, wires, etc...
How do you fix a 97 GMC safari if it doesnt start after it rains?
Mine is doing this right now. I am going to replace the ignition coil. I just did a tune up on it (115000 miles) and I noticed occasionally it would arc from the coil. The tune-ip helped but I now have the problem you are having. Something I noticed, when the coil arcs the van doesn't run. When the arcing stops it starts just fine. My coil is arcing the sie to the tower. Once you take over the cover inside it should be obvious if it is arcing. You can't hear the arc with the cover in place and it should be very noticable visually.
What causes coil to arc?
Electricity will find the its easy way to a ground, Coils Arc Because What Should Be Insulated Or Shielded Is Now Exposed And POW The 100,000 + Volts Love To Find A Ground...just no AMPS Which is the Number Of Electrons Which High AMPS Kill YOU, But 100,000+ Volts Give Good SNAP so if you have heart problem Take A Bottle Of Water in spray bottle spay lightly around Ignition wires, coil Sparkplug 1 at a time and wait listen, look for Snapping Arc of electricity...if notice spray little more water just on that area....Water acts as conductor and it puddles on the engine which is big GROUND, no problem go to next plug ect....... Add a little salt to that water to help the water conduct even better. Also if you have all the wires on and spark plugs connected and you have arcing at the coil you probably have a bad set of wires causing to much resistance.
What type of oil is used for cooling arc welding machine coil?
which oil use for arc welding machine
What are synonyms for curve?
bend, turn, loop, arc, curvature, twist, arch, snake, coil
Is antenna coil the same as tesla coil?
No. Not even close. Tesla coil is a high powered device with causes electricity to arc through air. very dangerous. Antenna coil is an old school device used to manipulate reception.
Why does your negative side of the battery arc when you touch the cable to the neg post This is on an old ford tractor?
Your ignition switch may be on or something else like lights. If this tractor is old enough, it could also be a positive ground system.
Why would the coil arc from lead to plus pole?
The ONLY reason for a coil arcing is a break down in the insulation. Look to see if the rubber sheath is intact and check that the coil itself for a hairline crack. I find it far better to check in a dark garage. One last thing, has the positive pole been bent?
What is the difference between an arc fault and a ground fault?
An arc fault occurs when there is an unintended electrical discharge between two conductors, while a ground fault happens when an electrical current flows to the ground instead of following its intended path.
What is the Romanian word for the noun 'coil' or 'spring'?
I suppose that the most probable Romanian equivalent of "coil" is "bobină"; for "spring" the equivalent is : "arc" or "resort". But the words context is also important.
