ignition leads for my car

Replace a Spare part Ignition leads – a defective one or if the limit of use has been already reached. Find out useful information about Ignition leads

Faults of ignition cable

• mechanical damage;
• break;
• connections oxidation;
• burnout.

Symptoms of ignition cable faults

• current leakage;
• resistance exceeds the available values ​​for wiring;
• dips in the engine cycles;
• loss of engine power;
• the smell of burnt insulation in the cabin;
• no ignition.

Causes of faulty ignition cable

• ingress of moisture on the open contacts;
• open circuit;
• use of low-quality spare parts and electrical wiring;
• damage to the insulation;
• faulty coils or spark plugs.

Diagnostics

Identifying ignition cables failure without special equipment is impossible. Independently you can assess only their structural condition. In the presence of soot or burnout traces or obvious damage to the insulation the cables should urgently be replaced.

If by a visual inspection you could not determine the damage it is necessary to make a diagnosis in a service shop. All coils and spark plugs are checked with cables. Use a voltmeter and an ammeter to measure voltage and resistance in the wires. If any deviation from the normal range occurs, cables are replaced.

There are no special instructions for the frequency of cables diagnostics. Their work is analyzed at a planned inspection of the ignition system, which is recommended every 30 000-40 000 kilometers.

Repair and replacement of ignition cables

Electrical wires can not be repaired. Their low cost allows to replace them at the slightest fault. Connecting the wires can be done DIY, but it is necessary to know the correct connection diagram. In a service shop it can be done in 15 minutes. The planned replacement of cables, regardless of their status is held every 2-3 years of the vehicle operation.