Cayenne's Bright Spark (Ignition Coil Replacement)

Hello, Cayenne here today, and today we are going to spark it up by barking about ignition coil replacement. What is that all about, you ask? Well, let's light this up and get barkin'!

Ever wonder how your vehicle’s engine is able to take the 12 volts from its battery and ramp that up to as high as the tens of thousands of volts it takes to fire its spark plugs? The secret is something called an ignition coil. Most newer vehicles have an ignition coil at each cylinder, but older ones have a coil that serves all of the spark plugs.

There are telltale signs that you have an ignition coil problem. As you might expect, one symptom is that it’s hard to start your engine, or it won’t start at all. If your engine is misfiring or not running smoothly or you see the Check Engine light come on, those all could point to an ignition coil failure.

Several factors can contribute to ignition coil trouble beyond normal wear and tear. Moisture and dirt may have gotten inside the coil, and the heat and vibration from your engine over time can contribute to it going bad. Bad spark plugs or plug wires can also be a cause.

While ignition coils can last 100,000 miles/160,000 km, depending on how you drive and in what conditions. If you start noticing any of the signs and symptoms described, it’s a good idea to schedule a visit with us so a technician can diagnose what’s wrong. Driving too long with an engine misfire can damage your catalytic converter, which can be expensive to replace.

A technician will thoroughly check your ignition system and determine the source of the failure. If it’s only one coil that’s bad, it may be the only thing that will need replacing. If your vehicle has a distributor, it may also need to be replaced. Properly working ignition coils will help your vehicle operate at its best and help prevent future engine damage.

I leave you with a little sparkle,

"A diamond doesn't ask if it can shine. It just does."

Cayenne

Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc.
63075 HWY 101
Coos Bay, OR 97420
541-269-0399
www.tomsbulldog.com