What happens when you start a car with a failed coil pack?
Trying to start the engine of such a vehicle will result in engine misfiring that sounds like a coughing, sputtering noise. When driving at high speeds, jerking and spitting will be seen in the behavior of the vehicle. A vehicle with a failed ignition coil will also result in vibration when it is idling at a stop sign or light.
What kind of suspension does a Honda CX have?
Early versions had conventional suspension, consisting of hydraulically damped telescoping front forks and dual coil-over shocks at the rear. Later versions had air-assisted forks and featured Honda’s Pro-Link monoshock rear suspension.
What kind of wheels did a 1978 Honda CX500 have?
The 1978 CX500 Standard had a large fuel tank, stepped seat, a round brake fluid reservoir and a plastic mini-fairing that was thought to look unusual at the time. Turn signals extend out through the mini fairing from the headlight’s centerline. The CX500 Standard had silver Comstar wheels, 19 inch in front and 18 inch in the rear.
How does the ignition coil work on a CBX?
Most people know that an ignition coil is actually a transformer. It steps up the battery’s 12 volts to a potential of thousands of volts. We’ve learned so far in The CBX Igniton that ignition coils do their work in short bursts initiated by the pulsers and prompted by the spark units. Like a transformer, the ignition coil is made of two windings.
Is the CBX ignition the same as the Kettering?
Remember, the CBX ignition is the same as the Kettering in that the coil is “hot” 90 percent of the time and only turned off to create a spark. The problem is, Kettering-based transistorized ignition systems won’t tolerate having their primary winding resistance decreased.
What kind of maintenance does a CBX ignition system need?
Probably the most high-maintenance part of the CBX ignition system is the plug wires, which we haven’t mentioend yet. However, the reason for this need for maintenance is not what many think, that the wires are like automotive plug wires and need replacing every so often. Hondas never need their spark plug wires replaced.
What happens when a car has a coil failure?
Your vehicle will cough and splutter regularly. When you drive at high speeds, your vehicle will jerk and spit. It will also vibrate when you are running idle at a stop sign or intersection. With ignition coil failure, your vehicle will have irregular sparks emitting to the plugs to keep it running. This will result in stalling.