Ignition System – Coil Replacement Service

What Is the Ignition Coil?

The ignition coil on your vehicle is responsible for creating the spark required for the initial ignition of the fuel inside the engine. Without the ignition coil, your car wouldn’t be able to crank or run smoothly. Like most other problems with the ignition system, problems with the coil may not necessarily result in the car not starting. However, it can cause other problems with the engine, like misfires. It’s vital to understand your ignition coil can negatively impact other parts of the ignition. Particularly, it can affect your ignition wires and spark plugs. Because of this correlation, Chesrown Chevrolet will always conduct a thorough inspection of all parts of the ignition system if we determine one component has failed.

Symptoms of Bad Coil

In some instances, the ignition coil can be damaged by fluids that come into contact with the coils. The very first symptoms of the need for ignition system coil replacement may not be noticeable at all. It may start with rough idling or hesitation while accelerating. You may notice your “Check Engine” light illuminates on your dashboard. As the problem worsens, all symptoms will become more defined and pronounced. In some cases, your vehicle may run for a brief period and then stall out. You may also start to recognize your vehicle is hard to start. While the motor may crank, the engine may not turn over and start.

Driving With a Bad Ignition System Coil

If you operate your vehicle for too long with bad coils, you will not be able to drive it. Eventually, your car will struggle to get up to speed on the road or not start at all. And if you do manage to drive the car, you could damage your catalytic converter, which is a very expensive component. As we previously mentioned, driving with a bad ignition system coil can also impact other parts of the system.

Schedule an Ignition System Coil Replacement in Columbus

At Chesrown Chevrolet, our technicians can perform ignition system coil replacement on all makes and models. Once we have determined which coils or coil has gone bad, we will carefully take the proper steps and remove the coils. Then we will install the new coils and ensure all wires are plugged in the right ports. At Chesrown Chevrolet , we offer convenient Sunday hours, a state-of-the-art waiting area, and several other amenities to make you as comfortable as possible. We invite you to schedule your ignition system coil replacement today at Chesrown Chevrolet near Delaware in Columbus. Need a different service than a coil replacement? Check out our service center page for all of our other offered services!

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