Most of us take the ignition system for granted, ignoring it when it's working and treating it to plugs, points, condensor and rotor when it fails. Considering the job ignition systems are ...

Automobile ignition systems have never been more reliable, but when not, how does one troubleshoot? and is it really an ignition issue? This simple test setup costs only about $1 and may easily be ...

The intermittent stalling problem was solved by replacing the distributor. This is the sequel to troubleshooting my ‘86 Dodge Aries that defied logic and ...

Whether you service your own ignition or need more troubleshooting savvy for road rallies and cruising, this month's lesson focuses on spark and ignition system basics. Understanding ignition ...

The ignition system, and accessories like lights, horns, stereo, and other items are powered by the alternator when the car is running, but can use reserve from the battery when demand requires it.

Wet ignition system. Intermittent short in primary or secondary ignition wiring. Blown head gasket between cylinders (do a compression check). Fuel mixture extremely lean.

When it comes to your motorcycle’s electrical and ignition systems, there’s a lot to know about diagnosis and repair. One potential complication involves your bike’s CDI box. But what is a CDI box on ...

This type of ignition system with a separate ignition coil -- a rotor in a distributor that sends electrical current to each spark plug through wires in the cap -- began to phase out in the 1970s.

General Motors is accused of misleading investors about safety and financial liabilities connected to potentially life-threatening ignition switch defects that ultimately led to widespread recalls ...