How often is the ignition coil supposed to last?
The ignition coil on your car is supposed to last around 100,000 miles or more. There are a number of factors that can lead to this part become damaged prematurely. Most of the newer cars on the market have a hard plastic cover that is designed to protect the coil from damage.
Why is the ignition coil important to the engine?
Among the most vital parts of the combustion process is the ignition coil. When the key of the car is turned over, the ignition coil will create a spark that is supposed to ignite the fuel and air mixture in your engine. This part is used each time you try to start your engine, which is why it is so important that it remains repair free.
How often did car ignitions need to be replaced?
Car parts in ignition systems before 1980 had several moving parts, and the more these parts had to move, the more quickly they would wear out. The spark plugs, rotor, contact points and coil were often sold together, and the whole shebang would be replaced once a year, or around 15,000 miles (24,140 kilometers).
How often to change coil packs?
How long does it take to replace a Mercedes ignition coil?
Replacing Mercedes Ignition Coil Packs is easy. If you plan on replacing only one coil you will need less than 30 minutes. If you are going to replace all ignition coils (6 coils on V6, 8 coils on V8, 12 coils on V12) you will need a couple of hours.
What’s the life expectancy of an ignition coil?
P0352 is indicated a bad ignition coil (very easy fix) ; therefore, my answer is at least 180k or 12 years. By the way, please be careful of ‘knock off’ or ‘fake’, go youtube and they look very OEM like but they are fake.
How long should this coil pack be good for?
Because it has this internal knock the engine is going. I had the vacumn elbow changed at 99,100 miles, New Coil Pack in at 99,100 miles, new spack plugs/ Pcv value and valve cover gasket at 125,000. How long should this coil be good for & is there more than one type of coil the guys talking about.
What happens if you touch the ignition coil?
Do not touch ignition coils or spark plug wires when the engine is running. Ignition coils generate very high voltage that can be hazardous and even cause death. Remove the engine cover.