How to check the ignition coil for a spark?

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  • @johnscruggs1018
    @johnscruggs1018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    No talking, just action. I love to see it.

  • @TeddyDub17
    @TeddyDub17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    trying to bring my 1970 gmc back to life and have a feeling the coil isn’t giving spark, can’t wait to go home from work today and try this out 😊 GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!

  • @nealastle1607
    @nealastle1607 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Excellent! I have a 1981 Renault 4 that was not sparking. I followed the instructions in this video, and was able to confirm that the coil was indeed working.

  • @speedbuggy7240
    @speedbuggy7240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid! Simple and to the point. Instead of using a battery, I used a battery charger... Worked great.. Thx....

  • @gordieboycrazy
    @gordieboycrazy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    All i can say is thank you
    Your explination was
    To the point with out the CB point.

  • @christophergoodwin-qo7tg
    @christophergoodwin-qo7tg 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This man knows what he's doing!
    Great video, I dig how you did not flap your teeth covers the entire time like most youtubers

  • @Esaisam
    @Esaisam ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic demo very clear result, please do a demo on how the igniter or the transistor could be tested

  • @blackyboi2885
    @blackyboi2885 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i subbed and thumbs up. fast no sorry music or long drawn out yapping..just straight to the point..now i will be able to test my two coils quickly. thanks a billion

  • @topenddean
    @topenddean 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Simple and to the point. Thank you.

  • @denisthek
    @denisthek 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks so much for making it easy!!!

  • @bernardmauge8613
    @bernardmauge8613 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks. your demo helped me test my coil.

  • @ZoomStranger
    @ZoomStranger 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    excellent - many thanks. An old Moto Guzzi I'm bringing back to life just died on a test run and I'm not seeing a spark from the coil, so thanks!

  • @jsolo7576
    @jsolo7576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I looked for days for this video!! Good job

  • @codyjackson7724
    @codyjackson7724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was more helpful to me ! Thanks

  • @lvying1607
    @lvying1607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An useful video, thanks!

  • @jb-img1638
    @jb-img1638 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super great check demonstration , thanks

  • @lovingmylifeasIage6741
    @lovingmylifeasIage6741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just checked my coils this way. I didn't see a lot of spark but I did see some.

  • @shakilahmmed5615
    @shakilahmmed5615 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job brother 👍

  • @daviddupree3947
    @daviddupree3947 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video. Thanks

  • @fayanshorts
    @fayanshorts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    easier way: connect a aa battery on one of the outer 2 contacts then put one finger in the middle contact and another finger on one of the outer 2 contacts. then connect and disconnect the AA battery to see if you get a shock while disconnecting.

    • @helpfromthegarage1677
      @helpfromthegarage1677  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot for the advice! I have to try)

    • @adeyemibabatunde1814
      @adeyemibabatunde1814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Fayan TV
      If you have health challenge like heart problems or wearing cardiac pacemaker, epilepsy etc., don't try it or consult you doctor. High voltage present, risk dysfunction of medical devices and health

    • @fayanshorts
      @fayanshorts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@adeyemibabatunde1814 agreed

    • @stevedriscoll2539
      @stevedriscoll2539 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gets me going in the morning 🌄 🤣🤣🤣

  • @rodgerfolkerts4690
    @rodgerfolkerts4690 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely great video, def would’ve appreciated u talking it through bc I’ve got comprehension issues so I had to watch ur video 7-8x to make sure I did it right, but I figured it out and worked great!!

  • @hafeezkhan9503
    @hafeezkhan9503 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤ thanks again

  • @mstafaadan2506
    @mstafaadan2506 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks that's amazing great video channel I like it nice ideas

  • @kerver0s1
    @kerver0s1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    very useful thanks!!!

  • @mandouryouness
    @mandouryouness ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the reference of the black cabe you are using ? thank you

  • @chisomdavid6672
    @chisomdavid6672 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very easy step thanks

  • @superzapV4
    @superzapV4 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gret video thanks, even I understand it....

  • @coldh4nd
    @coldh4nd ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 3 coils here, and 2 are brand new, both Lucas, for a 1.6 Ford crossflow, set both up following this carefully, I have full batter and it turns the engine over now probs, but I get no spark either are the plug or on the ground leads when I test. What could that be!!

  • @JRH99
    @JRH99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome and I didn't haver to listen why you painted your car that color!

    • @VK9
      @VK9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg so 👍

  • @adeyemibabatunde1814
    @adeyemibabatunde1814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    @Help from the Garage
    High voltage present. Risk of electric shock. If you have health challenge like heart problems or wearing cardiac pacemaker, epilepsy etc., don't try it or consult you doctor

  • @davewolfe5169
    @davewolfe5169 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you

  • @joybaidya61
    @joybaidya61 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Video

  • @bahtjarkarpuzi9846
    @bahtjarkarpuzi9846 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you .!From Kosova.

  • @markduvall5918
    @markduvall5918 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang that simple.. thank you

  • @thewholls7176
    @thewholls7176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes I suppose that is a test of sorts but you need to remember that ignition coil it’s boosting 12 V to about 20,000 V using a magnet immersed in oil it fires every time the points open in the distributor and as the motor is revving 2000 and 3000 RPM things get hot on the under the Bonnet the metal and components in the coil can expand under heat and internal defects or cracks etc can lead to the ignition breaking down so the bench test your performed is one thing but it’s room temperature low rpm it’s not a particularly arduous test
    I think I’d be inclined just to buy a new coil to be honest

  • @liveandlearnwithmike
    @liveandlearnwithmike ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So if you get no spark at the spare plug is the coil bad then?

  • @Truthsearcherforever777
    @Truthsearcherforever777 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How would test a four coil one from a 1997 f150 4.6L. Can u make a video

  • @JuneSithole
    @JuneSithole 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How to wire this coil to golf Mk1?

  • @aejazsayyed9197
    @aejazsayyed9197 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @nisalameesha6925
    @nisalameesha6925 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤

  • @none8901
    @none8901 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It sparks but is the spark strong enough? It looks ptetty weak.

  • @PeterMartin-qh1yb
    @PeterMartin-qh1yb 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do I check the voltage to the plug

  • @energyforever720
    @energyforever720 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    is that just a regular spark plug wire ?

  • @abdulquddus5409
    @abdulquddus5409 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good sir

  • @andylinton2897
    @andylinton2897 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great

  • @ÇollenMašitiši
    @ÇollenMašitiši 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi guys I need help my uno 1100 doesn't start just cranking what can be any idea

  • @tonygraham5782
    @tonygraham5782 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you mean by + or 15? Does this mean it should be 15 volts

    • @bricore1535
      @bricore1535 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Positive terminal or also known as terminal 15. Correct me if I'm wrong but terminal 15 is 12v when ignition on and terminal 30 is always 12v

  • @PP.EKOTECH
    @PP.EKOTECH 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dobra robota ! :) Pokazałeś przy okazji gdzie jest + na cewce.. ;)
    Leci SUB ! Pozdro ! ;)

  • @bertje594
    @bertje594 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When you have problems with your ignition, the coil is rarely the problem, I have worked on it for years, as a professional

    • @flako63409
      @flako63409 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So what is the problem?

    • @bertje594
      @bertje594 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@flako63409 the ignition of which engine/vehicle is that ignition, what is the year of manufacture?

    • @bertje594
      @bertje594 หลายเดือนก่อน

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    • @bertje594
      @bertje594 หลายเดือนก่อน

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      @bertje594 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @Marine-72
    @Marine-72 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! I am trying to understand why my 1947 John Deere B won't start. I know it is getting fuel to the plugs so, must be spark. It can only be three elements: Fuel, Air, and Spark

  • @edensgeffrard4944
    @edensgeffrard4944 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    All right....

  • @carmechanic769
    @carmechanic769 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    But what happens of you just hold it there, does it give spark all the time?

  • @mosus.garagechannel4525
    @mosus.garagechannel4525 ปีที่แล้ว

    ดีมากครับ

  • @jhasdfjh
    @jhasdfjh 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There is a much easier way to find out. just take the coil out of the vehicle put up against the block the head whatever start it up and watch it arch... The only thing you will get is a mis fire.. LoL.... Well This is good for testing purposes if your working in a plant or a shop, with a customer base. When its just you, thats the easiest and best way, Just dont leave your vehicle running for to long just long enough to see it work.

  • @conceptalfa
    @conceptalfa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍 👍 👍!!!

  • @mohamedfiraz7041
    @mohamedfiraz7041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If the spark plug does not spark
    Does that mean coil is bad ?

    • @jesseycoolen4169
      @jesseycoolen4169 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Could also be a broken spark plug or the gap is too wide, or could be a broken cable but it's easy to check if the cable is broken

    • @PublicWebVideos
      @PublicWebVideos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jesseycoolen4169 Did you get an answer to this question? I've tested mine and get a spark from touching the wire to body of spark plug but the spark plug isn't sparking? Does this mean something is bad or is that normal?

    • @jesseycoolen4169
      @jesseycoolen4169 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PublicWebVideos so you get a spark from the cable but not from the spark plug? Than the solution is easy, you need a new spark plug (don't forget to adjust the gap)

  • @ItsJusGeral
    @ItsJusGeral 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏👏👏

  • @meassavuth4649
    @meassavuth4649 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why his testing look like the spark is higher than the spark plug terminal ??? It should see the higher spark at the end of spark plug ,

  • @Eldisliker
    @Eldisliker 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    La chispa en ves de salir a la bujía sale A la entrada 🤔🤨🤔🤨🤔🤨
    Si se supone que el hv es en la bujia

  • @danr1920
    @danr1920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unfortunately all I know now it isn't the coil.

  • @MechanicForGMCCars
    @MechanicForGMCCars ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello I see lot peopel use relays for ignition coils.
    Can some one describe me if I still need to use resistor or culd I use potenciometer insted?
    What ralay rating I need and how to calculate resistor for ignition coil.
    Me car is Opel tipical GM lay out but I use inductive trigger/4pin gm ignition module and e core type 4pin ignition coil.
    So Im not shure if me ignition coil wuld work with relay or not.
    Im not shure what runs it honestly alternator field wire or positive linear voltage regulator inside me dashboard Im not shure their wire harnest lay out is preaty much confuseing.
    Also I have cold start problems thats why I mentioned potenciometer I dont get enough voltage to the ignition coil and the 4pin gm ignition module do not have retarding option only wacum and spring load advance .
    So can some one help me please give advice how to solve this problem.
    Im doing the entire wire harnest be me self and I desire wire harnest that is heavely protected against static and arcing.
    I use 3 4 6 pin relays so wuld like to know where and what type of diode rating shuld I use.
    And was curiuse to know If I culd use heavy gage non stranded wire insted ?
    Originaly I wanted to use buss bars for ground and positive conection to avoid corrosion and futher problems with me car and make evry curcuet seperate so they do not interact with ich other.
    In the past I hade flat or over charged baterrys,back feading alternator,relays interactions,dual filament bulbs and xenon bulbs interacting with me wire harnest car refuse to shut off engine,self acelerates,gives electric shock,and lot other unusual effects who are anoying.
    So any one has ideas I wuld like to try out.

  • @mikesbackyardgarage5578
    @mikesbackyardgarage5578 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry but you need a OHM tester to test for resistance !! What your doing is testing for spark not necessarily enough spark to run an engine properly !!!

  • @LaTrovanti
    @LaTrovanti 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    CDI ignition coils need minimum 100v pulse and do not spark with 12v battery

    • @GrandProductionsMedia
      @GrandProductionsMedia 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      An ignition coil like that one ups the voltage from 12 to 20kv

    • @montesee
      @montesee ปีที่แล้ว

      My friends has an older corvette with CDI and all the coils that are suppose to work crap out after a couple of 100 miles. All the coils have different ohms so.

  • @mauriziogreco8226
    @mauriziogreco8226 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    but what do you want to prove? write Something. It's not clear what you want to demonstrate

  • @Eric-fv4jx
    @Eric-fv4jx หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is me signing fank uo

  • @stevedriscoll2539
    @stevedriscoll2539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So weird, I had the same setup today (with a brand new coil) and I couldn't get spark with my makeshift spark tester (just a generic plug with an alligator clip soldered to it). Man, in the old days when I was a trained electronics guy working on cars I bench tested coils all the time this way and only ever found a few bad ones...I think I'm turning into Joe "biff" Biden...🤣

    • @ronschlorff7089
      @ronschlorff7089 ปีที่แล้ว

      don't feel alone, I've forgotten everything I never knew about nothing, especially for cars. Going through a hard cold starting 200 6cyl. in my 64 Ranchero, One thing at a time; fuel, spark, batt., pump, etc. Looking at a mis-match with my old coil and my HEI electronic distributor but think there is a more a mis-match between my old brain and the understanding of what needs to be done, or not done!! LOL ;D

    • @mickeycox6690
      @mickeycox6690 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ronschlorff7089 Advance Timing a degree or 2 on Hard starts and see if it makes a Difference.

    • @ronschlorff7089
      @ronschlorff7089 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mickeycox6690 Thanks; yes, I suspect timing is the issue.

    • @mickeycox6690
      @mickeycox6690 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ronschlorff7089 Had a Dissy with a Bad Bushing drove me crazy till I figured that one out.

    • @ronschlorff7089
      @ronschlorff7089 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mickeycox6690 Thanks for the info, sometimes is it's the "little things" that make the difference, with cars, as you just said!! : )

  • @andrewwilson6085
    @andrewwilson6085 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about the condenser?

  • @lemans3507
    @lemans3507 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No.

  • @pauljanssen7594
    @pauljanssen7594 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Haha you don't know what you're doing 😉 you don't know how to test a coil first off everything you have is right but and I'll say that word again but you have to use the temperature in between the coil negative and ground just like points distributor work no capacitor no spark. older repair manual people of the right way of testing ignition coil. And I'll add this one for free if you have a blue Violet spark that means you capacitors red or yellow capacitor not too good.

  • @samuelcardenas3123
    @samuelcardenas3123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    therez no info that woukd place you onto a head breaking endless search forva code sequence noone has any awareness of tge only 2ay to find out is if you tried it found it and had nothing else to claim you rejected the info i sav3d before it was destroyed and its what people get whipe they tried to succeed

  • @brutonbill
    @brutonbill 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well it would be nice for you to explain yourself other wise this is a waste of time for anyone

    • @nicobrand865
      @nicobrand865 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      you not testing the secondary side of the coil.

  • @davef5208
    @davef5208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    another vid with no talking. moving on...