How To Tell If Ignition Coil Is Bad?

Check engine light is on

Engine misfires

Rough idle

Hard starting

Engine stalls

Poor acceleration

Reduced fuel economy

Backfiring

Strong fuel smell from exhaust

Visible cracks or damage on the coil

Burn marks or corrosion on the coil

Engine runs worse when the coil is hot

Trouble code points to a specific cylinder misfire

Swap the coil with another cylinder and see if the misfire moves

Test coil resistance with a multimeter

Test spark output with a spark tester

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