How can I tell if my ignition coil is dead?
If you suspect the coil is dead, you can also remove the coil, plug it back in, and use an ignition spark tester like OEM 25069 to determine if the coil is firing. You can also use a multimeter to test resistance.
Can you test the ignition coil on a Nissan?
Testing the ignition coil on your Nissan car or truck is a project that you can do at home and save yourself a large diagnostic charge at the dealer. Though the coil produces electricity, testing it involves resistance of the coil windings.
How do you disconnect a Nissan coil?
Disconnect the high-tension cable from the coil by pulling it straight off the coil tower. Lay it aside and disconnect the wires attached on either side of the coil tower. Use a wrench to loosen the nuts and remove them along with the wires.
What should secondary resistance be on Nissan coils?
This is the secondary resistance and should be between 7500 and 10500 ohms on most cars. Reconnect the connections to the coil if the test indicates a properly functioning unit. If the coil shows values outside the ranges listed, the coil needs further testing or replacing.
What does a Nissan Altima ignition coil do?
The Nissan Altima/Sentra’s ignition coil is a three wire Coil-On-Plug ignition coil. Which means that each ignition coil has a transistor inside that plays the role of an ignition control module (ICM). Below are the circuit descriptions of each wire (circuit): Circuit labeled 1 :
Is it hard to test a Nissan Altima?
Testing and troubleshooting the ignition coils on your Nissan Altima or Sentra is not hard! This article will take you through the whole testing process step by step.
If you suspect the coil is dead, you can also remove the coil, plug it back in, and use an ignition spark tester like OEM 25069 to determine if the coil is firing. You can also use a multimeter to test resistance.
What to do if your Altima is not cooling?
As far as not cooling intermittently, check the outlet tube of the condenser, near the coolant fill port. If it’s cold, replace the condenser and drier assembly. That should solve your problem. Thanks for posting that Chris…Ironically I’m having what sounds like the identical problem with my 2017 Altima 2.5L SL with 85000mi.