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Ignition systems services

When your car will not start it can ruin your day, after all, you have places to go and chores to complete

If your car won't start when you need it to you need a mechanic who you can trust to get the job done quickly and correctly. When you are having ignition system issues with your car in West End, work with us!

With an issue which can so quickly sideline your day as ignition system complications it is important to have a trusted Brisbane mechanic to turn to. Out of all the mechanics out there, why work with us?

West End Service Centre will check a number of things to ascertain the underlying cause. This might include the coil, distributor cap, coil wire, electrical connection, fuel pump and fuel filter. Once we have checked all the major compartments, we look for loose starter bolts, bad injectors, faulty cold start valves, chipped ring gear or inconsistencies with the engine's main computer. We offer ignition system services with the following benefits;

  • We are a Repco authorised service centre. This means we can offer you the attention of a small community shop with the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty.
  • We offer state of the art car care. Our workshop is one of the best in Australia. We have the room and the tools to get the best job done.
  • Our mechanics are locals and want to bring the best service to the community. When you have a team of folks who you see around town on a weekly basis you are dealing with friends, not just employees.

Some of the ignition system services we offer

  • Spark Plug Wire Replacement
  • Distributer Cap Cleaning and Replacement
  • Rotor Repair
  • High Voltage Coil Lead Replacement
  • Ignition Signal Sensor Replacement
  • Spark Plug Check and Replacement
  • Battery Check and Replacement
  • Compression Chamber Replacement
  • Centrifugal Advance Timing Adjustment
  • Distributerless Ignition Service
  • Ignition Switch Replacement

Understanding your ignition system

As a Repco authorised service centre we know that education is important for our mechanics. However, it should not stop there. We feel our clients should be in the know as well. Here are a few key terms to learn when dealing with ignition system issues:

  • Distributor Cap: Cover for the area which houses the rotor and brings together different spark plug wires
  • High Voltage Coil Lead: The lead wire which connects the ignition to the distributor
  • Ignition Signal Sensor: Electronic sensor which handles to timing from the vehicles computer
  • Compression Chamber: Encases the piston, fuel and spark plugs.
  • Vacuum Advance: Timing point which helps to determine the speed of the spark plug ignition
  • Alternator: Generates the electric current from the battery which lights the spark plugs

If your car has a slow ignition or will not start at all, contact West End Service Centre today!

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