Ignition system issues range from faulty starts or failure to start, which covers faulty plugs/leads/coils, flat batteries, or burnt out starter motors or alternators.

When your car will not start, it can be a heartbreaking experience. It often seems this only ever happens when you have somewhere to be in a hurry. When your car is giving you issues, turn the local shop which is backed by the Nationwide Guarantee from Repco Authorised Service.

If the ignition system is faulty the vehicle struggles to start or simply will not start at all. When you are faced with an issue with a car’s ignition system you should turn to Petrie Mechanical Repairs for the following ignition services;

• Battery testing and replacement where required
• Ignition system overhaul
• Ignition module replacement
• Ignition switch replacement
• Ignition signal sensor timing adjustment
• Alternator replacement
• Starter motor replacement
• Ignition repair
• Spark plug replacement
• Ignition/spark plug lead replacement
• Distributor cap replacement

There are a few symptoms or ignition system issues. However, these symptoms are relatively easy to spot. When your vehicle will not start, you likely have an issue. Some of the causes of ignition system issues include:

• Ignition coils wear out and do not send the a charge to light the spark plugs.
• Distributor caps can wear out or be cracked and fill with moisture causing a misfire or inability to fire the engine.
• Alternator could need replacing causing the battery to not be charged
• Starter motor may have failed cause the vehicle not to start

When having issues with your vehicle not starting, it is sluggish to start or running rough & misfiring, give Petrie Mechanical Repairs a call to help diagnose and ultimately solve the problem.