It’s not advisable to drive when your ignition coil is faulty. It can lead to damage to other parts of your engine. You need to come by your local dealership if you’re dealing with a faulty ignition coil and make sure you read up on the vital information below.
Signs of a Faulty Ignition Coil
1. Difficulty Starting
There are lots of issues that can make it difficult for your vehicle to start, but problems with your ignition coil can be a contributor. If you’re having issues starting, then you need to get your entire engine checked out. We recommend getting an engine diagnostic, as that can help you get right to the bottom of your problem.
2. Stalling and Misfiring
If your engine stalls or misfires when you accelerate, stop suddenly, or are idle, then you may have problems with the ignition coil. This problem can also be caused by problems with your spark plugs, but a faulty spark plug can cause an ignition plug to fail, so the problems are linked.
3. Bad Fuel Economy
If you suddenly seem to be getting less mileage out of a full tank of gas, then you might have an issue with your ignition coil. Your spark plugs don’t have enough power when the coil is having problems, and this puts stress on your vehicle. That can lead to your vehicle using more fuel.
4. Lit Check Engine Light
If your check engine light comes on, then it’s a good idea to get an engine diagnostic. The light can activate for any number of reasons, but a diagnostic will show you what the issue is. If it’s a problem with your ignition coil, then you’ll know soon.
Reasons Your Ignition Coil May Be Faulty
Your ignition coil may be faulty due to a number of external causes. Excessive vibration and heat can impact your ignition coil, however, it’s usually a faulty spark plug or wires that cause your ignition coil to fail. The parts of your vehicle really work as a team, so when one part has a problem, then many of the other parts can end up malfunctioning, too.
It’s vital that you have a qualified technician examine all of your engine’s components at least once a year. This is the best way to catch and repair problems early.
Where to Get Your Ignition Coil Problem Repaired
You should get your ignition coil problem repaired at your local dealership, as your local Mazda dealership has the technicians that are the most qualified to work on your vehicle. We also have lots of parts in stock for Mazda vehicles, so we can replace your ignition coil if necessary.
If we can’t replace your ignition coil using what we have in stock, then we can order the correct parts for you, and we’ll replace the coil as soon as we can. We’ll also answer any questions you might have about the issue your vehicle is having, and we can advise on anything else necessary, too.
Make sure you come by Flood Mazda when the problems above occur in your vehicle. Let us help you get back on the road.
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