What would cause ignition coil to keep going bad?

The leading cause of premature failure of an ignition coil is due to a worn or bad spark plug ignition cable. A bad spark plug ignition cable will have a much higher than normal resistance. This excessive voltage creates a high amount of heat which consequently melts the coil’s wire insulation.

How long should ignition coils last?

Federal law in the United States dictates that the ignition coil and ignition module on new vehicles are warranted for at least two years or 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The insulation in the ignition coil will degrade over time, but many coils are designed to last 100,000 miles or more.

Is it common for ignition coils to fail?

Wear and tear is a common reason for ignition coils failing. It causes degrading of the insulation between the primary and secondary coil windings and the primary coil. The reduction in insulation can cause the coil to overheat.

Can a new coil pack be faulty?

Usually, if a coil pack is bad, there will be a loss of fire or spark in one or more cylinders. This causes what’s commonly referred to as misfiring. Misfiring can cause drag on the crankshaft, and usually results in a very poor performing engine.

Does ignition coil deteriorate?

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. Due to the all of the copper wire that is inside of an ignition coil, it can be easy for it to become damaged over time due to heat and moisture.

Can you drive with bad ignition coils?

It is possible to drive with a faulty Coil On Plug (COP), but not advisable. Driving with a faulty waste spark ignition system won’t be possible. Driving with a faulty coil pack can damage other components of the engine. You’ll also learn how to diagnose and replace your faulty coil.

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