starter stays engaged and ignition coil burned

30

Asked by jwcanada67 Dec 03, 2016 at 04:12 PM about the 2008 Buick Lucerne CX FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

after starter malfunction I opened just in time to see one of the three coils burn
can you help me figure out what caused this

2 Answers

4,075

have you left the ignition on for long periods of time without the motor running? this would cause the coil packs to burn out

1 people found this helpful.
30

No I have not left the ignition on , But since I've asked for help I've replaced the coil and got the car started and idled for about five minutes then attempted to drive the vehicle as soon as I put the car in drive started missing real bad, I turned car off and tried to start again and starter stayed engaged again.

3 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    DrakeTJ
    Reputation
    1,500
  • #2
    jeffsbuick
    Reputation
    1,330
  • #3
    Guru9ZBLD
    Reputation
    1,110
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Buick LaCrosse
23 listings starting at $2,750
Used Chevrolet Impala
9 Great Deals out of 107 listings starting at $4,632
Used Honda Accord
40 Great Deals out of 910 listings starting at $1,599
Used Chevrolet Suburban
10 Great Deals out of 550 listings starting at $7,500
Used Toyota Avalon
4 Great Deals out of 27 listings starting at $4,988
Used Lincoln Town Car
7 listings starting at $9,995
Used Lincoln MKZ
5 Great Deals out of 56 listings starting at $3,999
Used Chevrolet Malibu
50 Great Deals out of 1,139 listings starting at $1,295
Used Chrysler 300
34 Great Deals out of 516 listings starting at $4,999
Used Chevrolet Monte Carlo
7 listings starting at $3,000
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
24 Great Deals out of 911 listings starting at $11,900

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.