Re: Can Igniters be fixed?
as far as i know igniters cannot be fixed but they are not very expensive
and can be easily replaced if u are good with your hands in tight spaces you will be fine i did mine on my 91 civic in under 45 minutes. after replacing all wires and checking the coil and replacing the cap and rotor "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message news:Xns9477CEB53310Djyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21.. . > "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com> wrote in > news:100u7o0h5bgj43c@corp.supernews.com: > > > I gotta ask. What is an ignitor? What does it do? > > > > I am a mechanical engineer. I know all about the Otto > > cycle, but an ignitor? > > > > > It's what Honda called the ignition control module,that switches the > current thru the ignition coil in place of the old-style breaker points no > longer in use. > > here's a pic and some info on one. > http://www.gcw.org.uk/rover/igniter.htm > > -- > Jim Yanik > jyanik-at-kua.net |
Re: Can Igniters be fixed?
as far as i know igniters cannot be fixed but they are not very expensive
and can be easily replaced if u are good with your hands in tight spaces you will be fine i did mine on my 91 civic in under 45 minutes. after replacing all wires and checking the coil and replacing the cap and rotor "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message news:Xns9477CEB53310Djyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21.. . > "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com> wrote in > news:100u7o0h5bgj43c@corp.supernews.com: > > > I gotta ask. What is an ignitor? What does it do? > > > > I am a mechanical engineer. I know all about the Otto > > cycle, but an ignitor? > > > > > It's what Honda called the ignition control module,that switches the > current thru the ignition coil in place of the old-style breaker points no > longer in use. > > here's a pic and some info on one. > http://www.gcw.org.uk/rover/igniter.htm > > -- > Jim Yanik > jyanik-at-kua.net |
Re: Can Igniters be fixed?
as far as i know igniters cannot be fixed but they are not very expensive
and can be easily replaced if u are good with your hands in tight spaces you will be fine i did mine on my 91 civic in under 45 minutes. after replacing all wires and checking the coil and replacing the cap and rotor "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message news:Xns9477CEB53310Djyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21.. . > "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com> wrote in > news:100u7o0h5bgj43c@corp.supernews.com: > > > I gotta ask. What is an ignitor? What does it do? > > > > I am a mechanical engineer. I know all about the Otto > > cycle, but an ignitor? > > > > > It's what Honda called the ignition control module,that switches the > current thru the ignition coil in place of the old-style breaker points no > longer in use. > > here's a pic and some info on one. > http://www.gcw.org.uk/rover/igniter.htm > > -- > Jim Yanik > jyanik-at-kua.net |
Re: Can Igniters be fixed?
as far as i know igniters cannot be fixed but they are not very expensive
and can be easily replaced if u are good with your hands in tight spaces you will be fine i did mine on my 91 civic in under 45 minutes. after replacing all wires and checking the coil and replacing the cap and rotor "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message news:Xns9477CEB53310Djyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21.. . > "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com> wrote in > news:100u7o0h5bgj43c@corp.supernews.com: > > > I gotta ask. What is an ignitor? What does it do? > > > > I am a mechanical engineer. I know all about the Otto > > cycle, but an ignitor? > > > > > It's what Honda called the ignition control module,that switches the > current thru the ignition coil in place of the old-style breaker points no > longer in use. > > here's a pic and some info on one. > http://www.gcw.org.uk/rover/igniter.htm > > -- > Jim Yanik > jyanik-at-kua.net |
Re: Can Igniters be fixed?
You can almost fix anything but at what cost? An igniter is actually quite
expensive in my opinion. They go for about $100 each for that little critter. I've replaced three of those in the past 12 years. I believe the cost to try to get a bad one fixed is going to be more than it costs to buy a new one. I now keep a spare one and a spare coil in my trunk just in case. "HyDr0" <hydr0@comcast.net> wrote in message news:R5mdnUQm-uclBbzdRVn-uA@comcast.com... > as far as i know igniters cannot be fixed but they are not very expensive > and can be easily replaced if u are good with your hands in tight spaces you > will be fine i did mine on my 91 civic in under 45 minutes. after replacing > all wires and checking the coil and replacing the cap and rotor > > > > "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message > news:Xns9477CEB53310Djyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21.. . > > "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com> wrote in > > news:100u7o0h5bgj43c@corp.supernews.com: > > > > > I gotta ask. What is an ignitor? What does it do? > > > > > > I am a mechanical engineer. I know all about the Otto > > > cycle, but an ignitor? > > > > > > > > > It's what Honda called the ignition control module,that switches the > > current thru the ignition coil in place of the old-style breaker points no > > longer in use. > > > > here's a pic and some info on one. > > http://www.gcw.org.uk/rover/igniter.htm > > > > -- > > Jim Yanik > > jyanik-at-kua.net > > |
Re: Can Igniters be fixed?
You can almost fix anything but at what cost? An igniter is actually quite
expensive in my opinion. They go for about $100 each for that little critter. I've replaced three of those in the past 12 years. I believe the cost to try to get a bad one fixed is going to be more than it costs to buy a new one. I now keep a spare one and a spare coil in my trunk just in case. "HyDr0" <hydr0@comcast.net> wrote in message news:R5mdnUQm-uclBbzdRVn-uA@comcast.com... > as far as i know igniters cannot be fixed but they are not very expensive > and can be easily replaced if u are good with your hands in tight spaces you > will be fine i did mine on my 91 civic in under 45 minutes. after replacing > all wires and checking the coil and replacing the cap and rotor > > > > "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message > news:Xns9477CEB53310Djyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21.. . > > "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com> wrote in > > news:100u7o0h5bgj43c@corp.supernews.com: > > > > > I gotta ask. What is an ignitor? What does it do? > > > > > > I am a mechanical engineer. I know all about the Otto > > > cycle, but an ignitor? > > > > > > > > > It's what Honda called the ignition control module,that switches the > > current thru the ignition coil in place of the old-style breaker points no > > longer in use. > > > > here's a pic and some info on one. > > http://www.gcw.org.uk/rover/igniter.htm > > > > -- > > Jim Yanik > > jyanik-at-kua.net > > |
Re: Can Igniters be fixed?
You can almost fix anything but at what cost? An igniter is actually quite
expensive in my opinion. They go for about $100 each for that little critter. I've replaced three of those in the past 12 years. I believe the cost to try to get a bad one fixed is going to be more than it costs to buy a new one. I now keep a spare one and a spare coil in my trunk just in case. "HyDr0" <hydr0@comcast.net> wrote in message news:R5mdnUQm-uclBbzdRVn-uA@comcast.com... > as far as i know igniters cannot be fixed but they are not very expensive > and can be easily replaced if u are good with your hands in tight spaces you > will be fine i did mine on my 91 civic in under 45 minutes. after replacing > all wires and checking the coil and replacing the cap and rotor > > > > "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message > news:Xns9477CEB53310Djyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21.. . > > "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com> wrote in > > news:100u7o0h5bgj43c@corp.supernews.com: > > > > > I gotta ask. What is an ignitor? What does it do? > > > > > > I am a mechanical engineer. I know all about the Otto > > > cycle, but an ignitor? > > > > > > > > > It's what Honda called the ignition control module,that switches the > > current thru the ignition coil in place of the old-style breaker points no > > longer in use. > > > > here's a pic and some info on one. > > http://www.gcw.org.uk/rover/igniter.htm > > > > -- > > Jim Yanik > > jyanik-at-kua.net > > |
Re: Can Igniters be fixed?
You can almost fix anything but at what cost? An igniter is actually quite
expensive in my opinion. They go for about $100 each for that little critter. I've replaced three of those in the past 12 years. I believe the cost to try to get a bad one fixed is going to be more than it costs to buy a new one. I now keep a spare one and a spare coil in my trunk just in case. "HyDr0" <hydr0@comcast.net> wrote in message news:R5mdnUQm-uclBbzdRVn-uA@comcast.com... > as far as i know igniters cannot be fixed but they are not very expensive > and can be easily replaced if u are good with your hands in tight spaces you > will be fine i did mine on my 91 civic in under 45 minutes. after replacing > all wires and checking the coil and replacing the cap and rotor > > > > "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message > news:Xns9477CEB53310Djyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21.. . > > "Al Smith" <ecarecar@yahoo.com> wrote in > > news:100u7o0h5bgj43c@corp.supernews.com: > > > > > I gotta ask. What is an ignitor? What does it do? > > > > > > I am a mechanical engineer. I know all about the Otto > > > cycle, but an ignitor? > > > > > > > > > It's what Honda called the ignition control module,that switches the > > current thru the ignition coil in place of the old-style breaker points no > > longer in use. > > > > here's a pic and some info on one. > > http://www.gcw.org.uk/rover/igniter.htm > > > > -- > > Jim Yanik > > jyanik-at-kua.net > > |
Re: Can Igniters be fixed?
"Pailyn" <fluffydaddym3@yahoooo.com> wrote in
news:jIjUb.220417$I06.2420470@attbi_s01: > You can almost fix anything but at what cost? An igniter is actually > quite expensive in my opinion. They go for about $100 each for that > little critter. I've replaced three of those in the past 12 years. I > believe the cost to try to get a bad one fixed is going to be more > than it costs to buy a new one. > > I now keep a spare one and a spare coil in my trunk just in case. IMO,if you could find out what component inside is failing,you could substitute a more robust device(I'm betting a semiconductor is the failure),save money,and not have to replace it any more. Or all it may need is the addition of a diode to block the flyback spike,and protect the switching transistor.(like in a TV) -- Jim Yanik jyanik-at-kua.net |
Re: Can Igniters be fixed?
"Pailyn" <fluffydaddym3@yahoooo.com> wrote in
news:jIjUb.220417$I06.2420470@attbi_s01: > You can almost fix anything but at what cost? An igniter is actually > quite expensive in my opinion. They go for about $100 each for that > little critter. I've replaced three of those in the past 12 years. I > believe the cost to try to get a bad one fixed is going to be more > than it costs to buy a new one. > > I now keep a spare one and a spare coil in my trunk just in case. IMO,if you could find out what component inside is failing,you could substitute a more robust device(I'm betting a semiconductor is the failure),save money,and not have to replace it any more. Or all it may need is the addition of a diode to block the flyback spike,and protect the switching transistor.(like in a TV) -- Jim Yanik jyanik-at-kua.net |
Re: Can Igniters be fixed?
"Pailyn" <fluffydaddym3@yahoooo.com> wrote in
news:jIjUb.220417$I06.2420470@attbi_s01: > You can almost fix anything but at what cost? An igniter is actually > quite expensive in my opinion. They go for about $100 each for that > little critter. I've replaced three of those in the past 12 years. I > believe the cost to try to get a bad one fixed is going to be more > than it costs to buy a new one. > > I now keep a spare one and a spare coil in my trunk just in case. IMO,if you could find out what component inside is failing,you could substitute a more robust device(I'm betting a semiconductor is the failure),save money,and not have to replace it any more. Or all it may need is the addition of a diode to block the flyback spike,and protect the switching transistor.(like in a TV) -- Jim Yanik jyanik-at-kua.net |
Re: Can Igniters be fixed?
"Pailyn" <fluffydaddym3@yahoooo.com> wrote in
news:jIjUb.220417$I06.2420470@attbi_s01: > You can almost fix anything but at what cost? An igniter is actually > quite expensive in my opinion. They go for about $100 each for that > little critter. I've replaced three of those in the past 12 years. I > believe the cost to try to get a bad one fixed is going to be more > than it costs to buy a new one. > > I now keep a spare one and a spare coil in my trunk just in case. IMO,if you could find out what component inside is failing,you could substitute a more robust device(I'm betting a semiconductor is the failure),save money,and not have to replace it any more. Or all it may need is the addition of a diode to block the flyback spike,and protect the switching transistor.(like in a TV) -- Jim Yanik jyanik-at-kua.net |
Re: Can Igniters be fixed?
when i replaced mine i took the old one and beat the hell out of it with a
hammer because of all the trouble. looks like it wont be fixed now huh "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message news:Xns94863237F17Cjyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21... > "Pailyn" <fluffydaddym3@yahoooo.com> wrote in > news:jIjUb.220417$I06.2420470@attbi_s01: > > > You can almost fix anything but at what cost? An igniter is actually > > quite expensive in my opinion. They go for about $100 each for that > > little critter. I've replaced three of those in the past 12 years. I > > believe the cost to try to get a bad one fixed is going to be more > > than it costs to buy a new one. > > > > I now keep a spare one and a spare coil in my trunk just in case. > > IMO,if you could find out what component inside is failing,you could > substitute a more robust device(I'm betting a semiconductor is the > failure),save money,and not have to replace it any more. > > Or all it may need is the addition of a diode to block the flyback > spike,and protect the switching transistor.(like in a TV) > > -- > Jim Yanik > jyanik-at-kua.net |
Re: Can Igniters be fixed?
when i replaced mine i took the old one and beat the hell out of it with a
hammer because of all the trouble. looks like it wont be fixed now huh "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message news:Xns94863237F17Cjyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21... > "Pailyn" <fluffydaddym3@yahoooo.com> wrote in > news:jIjUb.220417$I06.2420470@attbi_s01: > > > You can almost fix anything but at what cost? An igniter is actually > > quite expensive in my opinion. They go for about $100 each for that > > little critter. I've replaced three of those in the past 12 years. I > > believe the cost to try to get a bad one fixed is going to be more > > than it costs to buy a new one. > > > > I now keep a spare one and a spare coil in my trunk just in case. > > IMO,if you could find out what component inside is failing,you could > substitute a more robust device(I'm betting a semiconductor is the > failure),save money,and not have to replace it any more. > > Or all it may need is the addition of a diode to block the flyback > spike,and protect the switching transistor.(like in a TV) > > -- > Jim Yanik > jyanik-at-kua.net |
Re: Can Igniters be fixed?
when i replaced mine i took the old one and beat the hell out of it with a
hammer because of all the trouble. looks like it wont be fixed now huh "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message news:Xns94863237F17Cjyanikkuanet@204.117.192.21... > "Pailyn" <fluffydaddym3@yahoooo.com> wrote in > news:jIjUb.220417$I06.2420470@attbi_s01: > > > You can almost fix anything but at what cost? An igniter is actually > > quite expensive in my opinion. They go for about $100 each for that > > little critter. I've replaced three of those in the past 12 years. I > > believe the cost to try to get a bad one fixed is going to be more > > than it costs to buy a new one. > > > > I now keep a spare one and a spare coil in my trunk just in case. > > IMO,if you could find out what component inside is failing,you could > substitute a more robust device(I'm betting a semiconductor is the > failure),save money,and not have to replace it any more. > > Or all it may need is the addition of a diode to block the flyback > spike,and protect the switching transistor.(like in a TV) > > -- > Jim Yanik > jyanik-at-kua.net |
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