What does an ignition system do, and why is it important?
The ignition system controls the timing of the spark plug by igniting the fuel at exactly the right time. If the car ignition system gives the spark at the wrong time, the power goes down, which means more gas will be needed to travel the same distance.
What are the most common parts that need replacement in an ignition system?
Common ignition parts that need to be replaced over time include the battery, ignition coil, and spark plugs. The battery powers the car and it is responsible for the ignition. A failing ignition coil will give you difficulty starting your car, and spark plugs tend to get eroded.
How do I know if there's an issue with my ignition system?
If you notice that your engine won’t start, you have difficulty turning your key, your car is stalling, and the dashboard lights are flickering, these are all signs of a failing ignition system.
How do I find the right ignition system parts for my car or truck?
You can refer to your owner’s manual to check what specific ignition parts you need to use for your vehicle. At Canadian Tire, you can use our online tool at the top of the page to fill in your vehicle’s year, make, and model to help you find the right ignition system parts.
When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalized web experience. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.
Canadian Tire Privacy Charter
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always Active
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
Targeting Cookies
Allow
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Performance Cookies
Allow
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, the aggregated data will not include your visit.
Functional Cookies
Allow
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.