5 Signs of a Faulty Ignition Coil

If your Chrysler Pacifica isn’t running quite right, you’ll want to bring it in to your local CDJRF dealer to see what’s going on. There are many reasons your vehicle could be running rough, so you want the repair done as soon as possible. Here are 5 signs you may have a faulty ignition coil, which could be causing the problem.

5 Signs of a Faulty Ignition Coil and When to Visit Your CDJRF Dealer

1. Check Engine Light Appears

Few things make a driver’s blood run colder than when their car’s check engine comes on. It’s never a sign that your car is in good health. Our service department will check your vehicle with our diagnostic instruments to determine exactly what’s going on. Our technicians will then recommend the next steps to get your ride back on the road.

2. Difficulty in Starting the Engine

The coil provides the correct voltage to the spark plugs. If they don’t get the right voltage, it may be more difficult to start the engine. It might take longer for the engine to “catch” or start running smoothly once it does turn over. As with the check engine light, there can be many reasons why this happens, but the coil is always a prime suspect if the driver has a hard time starting the engine.

3. Running “Rough”

If the engine starts misfiring, it won’t ride or drive as smoothly as it should. If your vehicle starts jerking or sputtering and normal speeds, make an appointment with our service department as soon as possible. If the check engine light starts flashing, that’s a severe misfire. Don’t leave it too late, or you could cause serious damage to the engine.

4. Poor Gas Mileage

You know what your average gas mileage is for your vehicle. If your mileage starts dropping, the coil could be the culprit. A bad coil means your vehicle’s engine isn’t getting as much power, so it uses more gas. The increased fuel consumption can foul the spark plugs and cause a loss of power, as well as slow acceleration.

5. Backfiring

In 1975, it wasn’t uncommon for a car to backfire. However, modern cars aren’t supposed to do that. A vehicle backfires when fuel makes it through the exhaust system unburned and detonates. This is not ideal for many reasons, not the least of which is that it can cause severe engine damage. Backfires in a modern car indicate something is seriously wrong and need to be addressed as soon as possible.

We don’t want our customers’ safety compromised. We also want your vehicle to give you the service you expect and deserve. Schedule a service appointment with Bergstrom Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, in Kaukauna, WI, to keep your car in good shape.

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