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Where is the ignition coil pack located?
The coil pack is a pack of coils combined (molded) in one unit. It is fitted directly onto the spark plugs just like the COP system. Coil packs are located directly on top of the engine cam cover.
Does s10 have coil packs?
Your S-10 is a capable pick-up that delivers the efficiency and reliable performance you demand. Avoid the issues with a visit to your local AutoZone, where you’ll find the S-10 coil pack you need to get back on track.
How can you tell if the coil pack is bad?
Common Symptoms of a Faulty Coil Pack
- A rough idle.
- An unexplainably louder-than-usual engine.
- A noticeable lack of power.
- A significant drop in RPMs while accelerating for no apparent reason.
- A blinking or intermittently activating check engine light.
- An active gas warning light when the vehicle has plenty of gasoline.
Is it easy to change a coil pack?
A faulty ignition coil can result in a misfire or even the engine failing to run. Once you’ve identified which coil is causing the issue, you can test the ignition coil to be sure it’s the problem. Replacing a bad coil can be done in just a few hours with common hand tools.
What happens when a ignition coil goes bad?
One of the most common symptoms associated with a faulty ignition coil is engine performance issues. Faulty coils may cause the vehicle to experience misfires, a rough idle, a loss in power and acceleration, and a reduction in gas mileage. In some cases the performance issues may even result in the vehicle stalling.
Do coil packs need to be replaced?
Coil packs are reliable and likely to last the lifetime of a vehicle. If anyone goes bad, there is no need to change all of them. However, if one pack starts malfunctioning after the odometer has around 75,000 miles, you should replace them all.
What causes a coil pack to go bad?
Coils fail for a variety of reasons including heat, vibration, or issues on the secondary side of the ignition system. Worn secondary ignition components such as spark plugs or wires can cause a coil work harder, require more voltage, and therefore significantly reduce the operating life of the coil.