Will a car start with a bad ignition coil?
A faulty ignition coil can also lead to a no-start condition. For vehicles that use a single ignition coil as the source of spark for all of the cylinders, a faulty coil will affect the operation of the entire engine.
Can a bad ignition coil damage a spark plug?
Since a faulty ignition coil causes a misfire, it will also cause the related spark plugs to foul. Always replace the spark plug or plugs that the bad coil was firing. This will restore the power and fuel economy.
How to check the ignition coil on a VW?
Remove all the wires taken off the terminals of the coil attach the positive and negative, red and black, wires of the meter to first the terminal 15 (positive) and 1 (negative) that are stamped on the coil. A reading of at least 3 – 4.5 ohms, indicates a good coil. A bad coil will show a higher reading then 3 – 4.5 ohms.
Why is my ignition not working on my 68 VW?
If you do not have power at the coil with the key in both positions it’s quite possible the electrical part of the ignition switch is faulty. And there should be an in-line fuse for the coil that is located near the generator; make sure that fuse is good. Had a very similar problem on a 68 VW. No spark.
Can a 12 volt coil be used in a VW?
A normal 12 volt coil does not have an internal ballast like the VWs and point life will be very short if a coil like this is used. Ah, brings back memories of my ’71 Superbeetle. Going home on Christmas break from school at -20F, the engine was running ever more sluggishly.
Can a bad ignition coil cause an engine to stop?
Some ignition systems will use one coil to provide the spark for all of the cylinders, however most newer designs use an individual coil for each cylinder. As the ignition coil is the component responsible for generating the engine spark, any problems with it can quickly lead to engine performance issues.