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lyndon
Posts: 17
Joined: 16 January 2012
Year and Model: 850 95
Location: bolton

ignition coil

Post by lyndon »

Hi i have just changed my ignition coil was as it was faulty no current coming from it.The new one is fitted and working fine but there is a very loud ticking coming from it is this normal. Thanks

318mike
Posts: 167
Joined: 11 January 2012
Year and Model: 850,1994
Location: 01970

Post by 318mike »

I replaced mine(94 850) as well and it makes no sounds there are no moving parts in them.I wonder if your hearing the ticking from the injectors or a lifter.

lyndon
Posts: 17
Joined: 16 January 2012
Year and Model: 850 95
Location: bolton

Post by lyndon »

The ticking is constant and quite loud.the other coil i changed was the same but not as loud.

poweredbyfuel
Posts: 19
Joined: 10 March 2012
Year and Model: 850R, 1997
Location: Dallas

Post by poweredbyfuel »

I would try looking at it in the dark and see if your having an issue with your coil wire. Look around the coil and coil wire for a spark, I wouldn't stick or poke my fingers around while it's running, you'll probably the the shock of your like...

Amys 940
Posts: 80
Joined: 8 March 2012
Year and Model: 940, 1994
Location: Devon PA

Post by Amys 940 »

We used to spray a little water around the secondary in the dark and look for sparks.

lyndon
Posts: 17
Joined: 16 January 2012
Year and Model: 850 95
Location: bolton

Post by lyndon »

Thank you all for your help.I will try out your suggestions and keep you informed.I have looked for a spark on cables and no joy,the problem stated with the car cutting out the R A C said my coil or condenser was not working he had power going to the coil but none coming out.so i changed the coil and now a very loud ticking coming from coil/condenser.

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