Here’s How You Can Change Faulty Ignition Coil in Your Car

A defective ignition coil can cause many engine issues — from engine misfires to rough handling to slow acceleration to many other engine hard-start issues. While you might be attempting to restore it, it is unlikely to last for long. For this reason, removing it is always the only alternative suggested by experts. And the great thing is, you can do it by yourself.

Here are some simple steps to follow-

First, you'll need a new ignition coil pack, ideally at least with a remote mount coil bracket, but make sure it's designed specifically for the brand, model and make of your car. Check the details in your car's manual. Also, you'll need a service manual for the vehicle, which will advise you on how to replace the ignition coil.

You should be aware that an ignition coil system supplies the spark plugs with electric current from the car's battery. That's why turning off battery power is important to stop a power surge in case the coil comes in contact with the surrounding material. To do so, simply remove the bolt at the negative terminal of the battery clamp and cut the cord.

You can determine the location of the ignition coil by reading your car’s service manual. Generally, it is on the top surface of the engine mounted on a remote mount coil brackets.

Keep cables near the coil to detach from the CDI chemical alterations and tightly pinch and remove them from the boot. Try not to pinch and pull hard to prevent cable breakage. Tie them together until completed, and strap them to the side.

To begin with, you must remove the electrical plug which connects to the coil. Click the clip which secures the plug then pull the plug backward to do so. The bolts and screws on the coil bracket are then removed. Keep the edge of the coil until done, and take it out. Please ensure every bolt and screw that holds the coil in place is removed before trying to pull it out.

To get going, you must remove the electrical plug that attaches to the coil. To do just that, press the clip which secures that plug and pull back the plug. Then remove the screws and bolts on the billet coil bracket. Keep the top of the coil when done, and let it out. Be sure to extract any bolt and screw which holds the coil in place before taking it out.