Ignition coil
#1
Ignition coil
Is it necessary to replace the ignition coil (the one under distributor cap) after a certain time? Does the tip wear out? Or is there a way toclean the tip with something?
2dr 1999 Accord LX 2.3L 5-spd
2dr 1999 Accord LX 2.3L 5-spd
#2
RE: Ignition coil
No schedule for replacement. Wait till it breaks.
I usually scrape the crud out with a knife. Theres no motion against that, so it usually doesn't get bad. Is it missing the little spring so the spark has to jump a gap??
I usually scrape the crud out with a knife. Theres no motion against that, so it usually doesn't get bad. Is it missing the little spring so the spark has to jump a gap??
#3
RE: Ignition coil
If you mean the spring on the distributor cap that is supposed to touch the coil tip, then yes it is there. The tip looks delicate i was affraid to scrape it off. What does it look like when new? Any one have a picture?
#5
RE: Ignition coil
so I just changed the distributor cap and the rotor. I put a bunch of dielectric grease on wires and caps connectors. The car started for a few seconds just fine, and then died, and now it wont start. What the happened? (same car as above)
#10
RE: Ignition coil
Ok I got roughly 12V on one of the leads for about 2 seconds, on the fuel pump connector, after turning the ignition to ON, just before start. So it has to be the fuel pump. Is there a way to test the pump without taking it out?