Monday, November 22, 2010

How to Check a Car Ignition System?

Car that aged more than ten years might have an ignition problem.Here are the examples of ignition problem:

1. Your car engine can't be started.
2. Your car have jerking problem when moving on the road.
3. The engine crank for a long time before it can be started.
4. Your car suddenly die in the middle of your journey.
5. Your car warm up at least 10 minutes(long time) before you can go to work.
6. Sometimes your car is having problem to start in the early of morning or in a cold season.

When you encounter one of this problem,dont panic,you can check your ignition system.Important components for car's ignition system are starter,distributor,alternator,spark plug,cabel plug,fuel filter,fuel pump and battery.Basic guide to check the problem for these components are:

1. Check the starter to see whether it has a lot of carbons
2. Distributor timing might need to tune again.
3. The alternator is already old and needs to replace.
4. One of the spark plugs is not functioning properly.
5. The spark plug cable might not functioning properly.
6. The fuel pump might be jammed or not functioning properly.
7. Fuel filter is dirty and need to replace.
8. The car battery is out and need to charge again.

You can check your car ignition system after 5000km regularly.If none of this method working,you might refer to your mechanic or experties.

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