- Creates the voltage necessary to activate the spark plugs
- For direct (coil-on-plug) ignition systems
- Replace when damaged or worn
Your vehicle's engine relies on the Direct Ignition Coils to start. Thousands of volts are needed for spark plugs to create the correct spark, which is significantly more than the 12 volts your car's battery produces. The ignition coils take the lower voltage from your battery, magnify it, and send it to the spark plugs. The spark plugs can then start your vehicle. Without working Direct Ignition Coils, you can't operate your Nissan.
There are various types of ignition systems. A coil-on-plug ignition, also know as a direct ignition, has the ignition coils positioned on top of the spark plugs. In the majority of modern vehicles, each spark plug has one Direct Ignition Coil, but some have one coil for every two spark plugs. The number of spark plugs and Direct Ignition Coils your Nissan has depends on the engine size. You can find your engine size in your owner's manual.
A Direct Ignition Coil generally will last 100,000 miles, but your driving habits and vehicles can affect this. If your spark plugs are overdue for a replacement, it can put more stress on your ignition coils and cause them to wear out faster. When a Direct Ignition Coil is busted or failing, it can't be repaired and you will need a replacement. You could have a bad Direct Ignition Coil if your engine stalls, your car backfires, your car won't start, or your check engine light is on.
With the correct knowledge and tools, you can replace a Nissan Direct Ignition Coil by yourself. But you can always bring your vehicle to the nearest service center to have a trained technician carry out the replacement.
Your Nissan can't start without working Direct Ignition Coils. When one of these coils stops working, you'll want to make certain you get the right replacement part. Shopping for genuine OEM parts can help you find the best fit for your vehicle.
The Direct Ignition Coil, part 22448JA11C, is suitable for Nissan Maxima 2009-2021. Reference the What This Fits tab for more fitment info.
COIL ASSY-IGNITION
Fits JX35, QX60