There are many different parts that come together to help make your car run smoothly. One of these parts, the ignition coil, is responsible for starting the chain reaction that turns on your Volkswagen. When it works properly, your car will start and the engine will run smoothly. When you have a bad ignition coil, it will cause trouble with the engine.
Car owners need to recognize the symptoms of a bad ignition coil in their Volkswagen. This will help them to take the vehicle in for an inspection before they are stalled on the road. A qualified mechanic can replace the ignition coil quickly, saving a lot of time and headache for you.
What is the ignition coil?
The ignition coil is an important part of the ignition system in your Volkswagen. Specifically, this part will convert the 12V battery power into high voltage to create the spark necessary to make your car start. Most modern cars will have just one of these ignition coils per cylinder. This makes it more efficient and uses less energy to start the car. However, when an ignition coil goes bad, your vehicle may not start.
Since the ignition coil is such a small part and it handles a big job within the car, it can easily break down and become damaged. Car owners need to recognize some of the signs of a bad ignition coil, including engine sputtering and shaking or the car not starting, to determine if it is time to replace this part.
Symptoms of a Bad Ignition Coil
A car owner should look for several symptoms to determine if their ignition coil is going bad. These include:
- Trouble with the Engine: The most common symptom that comes with a bad ignition coil is the engine stops working well. It may misfire, have a rough idle, or lose all of its power. The ignition coils are very important to the ignition system; the whole design can’t work without those coils. If the ignition coils are compromised, it will affect the spark and leads to performance issues. Coils that become faulty can cause issues with the engine.
The car owner may notice a few different issues in the engine when the coil becomes faulty. It may misfire, lose power when acceleration, have a rough idle and can reduce the gas mileage you get. In some cases, the vehicle may stall.
- The Check Engine Light Turns On: Another symptom of the ignition coils not working properly is the check engine light turning on. Since bad coils can lead to performance issues with the engine, especially with misfires, this may be enough to trip the computer to turn on the check engine light. This light will also turn on anytime the computer finds an issue with the ignition coil circuit. This may happen when the coil burns out.
Since the check engine light can turn on for many different reasons, the car owner needs to get it checked out by a certified mechanic right away. The mechanic can use a code reader to scan the car and see whether the ignition coils are the problem or not.
- The Car Does Not Start: The car owner may notice something is wrong with the ignition coil of their Volkswagen when the car will not start. When the coil completely fails, it leaves the engine without a spark. Without that spark, the car can’t stop.
Heynneman European Will Fix Your Ignition Coil Problems
When a car owner notices there are problems with 
the ignition coil in their Volkswagen, they must repair it as soon as possible. This coil can produce symptoms that are easier to notice compared to other car troubles. Visit a qualified technician to check whether the coils need replaced.
A bad ignition coil in your Volkswagen needs to be replaced as soon as possible. One should never ignore this problem and allow it to get worse. At Heynneman European, we are happy to help fix and repair your bad ignition coil. We proudly serve the residents of Larkspur, Kentfield, Corte, Mill Valley, San Anselmo, Fairfax, and San Rafael, CA. Call us today to set up your appointment. We look forward to hearing from you.
