My car turns over but will not start .i am getting power to the coil packs but it seems that i am not getting power out of the coil packs. how do i test the coil packs?
Testing the coil packs.
1. Get an INSULATED wire and hook it to a ground on the car.
2. Get some one to help you
3. pull a spark plug wire off the coil
4. hold grounded wire close to, but not touching, the part where the spark plug wire connects
5. keep hands away from coil and have your helper turn the engine over ( start car and turn off)
6. if there was a spark between the wire and the coil pack it is good. if not, the coil pack needs replaced
7. replace the spark plug wire
8. test the rest
There are some possibilities which you
will have to check in this case:--
1) First of all check the power and
voltage to the battery. With meter it will show exact 12 volt if the
battery is charged. If the voltage is less get the battery charged at local
auto repair shop. If the battery is internally drained and not getting charged
then its time to replace the battery.
2) When you crank the car do you see
spark coming at the spark plug? If no then its time to check the spark plugs
and coil pack. If the spark plugs are not worn out and looks new then its time
to check coil pack. The spark plug gets power to spark from coil pack.
3) The other thing to check in this case
is the starter solenoid of the car. If the battery is charged and you start the
car then it gives power to the starter to start the car. But if starter is
faulty or not connected properly then car will not start.
4) The other thing to check in this case
is fuel in the car. If there is fuel in the car then check the blockages in the
fuel pump if the fuel pump looks proper then check the fuel filter above the
fuel pump.
5) If all the above possibilities
mentioned above checked out OK/perfect then it's a electrical issue and
the wiring's in the car needs to be checked. The car gets
power from the battery to get started. so the wires from battery needs to be
checked one by one.
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My car died at a signal light and has not stated since. I am not getting any spark to the coil. I have replaced the spark plugs and spark plug wires. The copils are operating correctly and I am at a loss. A friend suggested a diagnotsic test but my check engine light never came on.
Any suggestions?
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