Ignition
Start your engines and be thankful that your ignition components are working properly. If you suspect an issue with your ignition system, then it may be time for new spark plugs, ignition leads or glow plugs. Explore these key components from leading brands at Automotive Superstore.
We’re proud to carry ignition parts from NGK Spark Plugs, Drivetech, Goss and Bosch brands. These quality parts use OE or better specifications to restore your engine performance completely or offer improved features. Here are the common signs to watch out for that may point to a damaged ignition component:
- Reduced fuel economy
- Failure to start your engine
- Misfiring engine
- Unusual idling
Spark plugs offer the spark you need to ignite the air/fuel mixture in your engine. These small auto parts use a precise gap between two electrodes to create an electrical arc, causing a spark. Over time, the gap can become too wide or too narrow. Other components can also become damaged through repeated exposure to the combustion process. The dimensions of spark plugs, including the gap, differ between vehicles, so be sure you select the plugs that match your vehicle.
Because spark plugs are electrically powered, they need wiring. Ignition leads connect spark plugs to the ignition coil or distributor. A frayed, cut or otherwise damaged wire needs to be replaced to restore power to a spark plug. Once you review the location of spark plugs and ignition leads, this DIY repair task is surprisingly easy to take on.
Diesel engines work in a slightly different manner. Rather than a spark, they rely on the heat of compressed air to ignite the fuel. This process can be less efficient or completely ineffective if the cylinder is too cold. Glow plugs are small electrical heaters that warm up key components to allow diesel engines to operate in any weather condition.
Start your engines and be thankful that your ignition components are working properly. If you suspect an issue with your ignition system, then it may be time for new spark plugs, ignition leads or glow plugs. Explore these key components from leading brands at Automotive Superstore. Read More
Start your engines and be thankful that your ignition components are working properly. If you suspect an issue with your ignition system, then it may be time for new spark plugs, ignition leads or glow plugs. Explore these key components from leading brands at Automotive Superstore.
We’re proud to carry ignition parts from NGK Spark Plugs, Drivetech, Goss and Bosch brands. These quality parts use OE or better specifications to restore your engine performance completely or offer improved features. Here are the common signs to watch out for that may point to a damaged ignition component:
- Reduced fuel economy
- Failure Read More
Start your engines and be thankful that your ignition components are working properly. If you suspect an issue with your ignition system, then it may be time for new spark plugs, ignition leads or glow plugs. Explore these Read More
Browse All Types of Ignition System Components at Automotive Superstore
There are essentially 3 things that must be present in a conventional internal combustion engine for it to function as intended, these being fuel, air and the all-important spark. While the absence of one of these will certainly prevent your engine from starting, a deficiency in one of them will likely present more of a persistent challenge to diagnose and address.
The first place to look to address any issues in terms of misfiring, inconsistent idling or reduced fuel economy is the Spark Plugs, which can become degraded over time by becoming fouled with carbon deposits or due to the prescribed gap between electrodes being thrown out of tolerance.
Faulty, damaged or deteriorated Ignition Leads are also a common cause of ignition failure, so it is advisable to inspect for any mechanical damage to the conductors, check to ensure there are no cuts in the insulator and make sure there are no visible signs of deterioration that might compromise their performance.
If you don’t have any ignition leads then your vehicle is almost certainly running Ignition Coils. Ignition coils, also known as coil packs, can fail over time, leading to reduced ignition performance particularly at higher loads and RPM.
While Distributors themselves seldom fail, their innards often do. Contacts, condensers and rotors are all prone to failure, so it is a good idea to renew these at regular intervals.