An ignition coil takes voltage from the battery and multiplies it to create a spark at the spark plugs, which in turn ignites the engine. Cars have been using some form of the coil ignition system for ...

A battery in a traditional car cannot directly create engine spark. It’s only rated at 12 volts, after all, so it needs a little help boosting the signal to the spark plugs. To make that happen, a car ...

Ignition issues can be a real pain to both diagnose and deal with. Sure, generally speaking, having a faulty ignition coil is a better problem to have than a worn-out turbo or clogged DPF, but ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Is your car misfiring, having trouble starting, or idling rough? Are you wondering if the problem is one of your coil packs? If you're like ...

Mechanic holding an ignition coil while working on an engine - Михаил Руденко/Getty Images Ignition issues can be a real pain to both diagnose and deal with. Sure, generally speaking, having a faulty ...