Mercedes Ignition Coil Pack Diagnostics
Replacing a single coil might not be the best approach to curing an engine of a chronic misfire.
Ignition Coil Output
To see inductance inside the primary windings, use an amp probe placed around the positive wire for the ignition coil.
Ignition System Do’s and Don’ts
Why do ignition systems give technicians problems when diagnosing ignition-related misfires? The answer is that some technicians use tests that might give inconclusive results or do damage to the coil or drivers inside a module.
Misfire and “Low Cylinder Contribution” Ignition Coil Diagnostics
You may have started to notice that there is a new type of misfire code, the “Low Cylinder Contribution” code. In this webinar, the experts at NGK’s Shop Squad will teach you how to look at misfires differently.
Ignition System Secrets Every Tech Should Know
Unlock the secrets behind ignition systems. This video is sponsored by The Group Training Academy.
Ignition Systems
The ignition coil is a very simple and robust circuit.
Ignition Diagnostics
This part of the cycle is when the mixture of air and fuel ignites and how the flame front spreads in the cylinder.
Ignition And Coil Flashover
If you see carbon tracking or “flashover” on a spark plug, boot or coil, it is not normal.
High-Quality Ignition Coils (VIDEO)
There are 6 main components that go into making a high quality Coil on Plug coil. Sponsored by United Motor Products.
NGK Shop Squad Training: Scoping Secondary Ignition Waveforms
A secondary ignition waveform can tell a technician a lot about the condition of the coil, spark plug and even combustion chamber. Learn how to effectively use a scope and probes to view ignition system waveforms for practical diagnostics.
