Thinking About Electronic Ignition Conversion?
One thing that pops up pretty often here in the workshop – folks asking about switching their old mechanical ignition over to electronic ignition. Cars running round Hamilton, whether you’re nipping up Victoria Street, dodging potholes through Rototuna, or heading out to Gordonton or Ngaruawahia, all rely on a healthy ignition system. If yours is starting to give you curry, especially in the stop-start shuffle down Grey Street or on a foggy winter’s morning, it might be time to think electronic.
So here’s the lowdown, without too much techie waffle. Old-school mechanical ignition systems rely on moving bits – mainly those breaker points. They zap power to your spark plugs, but they wear fast, especially if you’re cruising the rough stuff out in Cambridge or doing school runs over speed bumps in Chartwell. That’s when you start getting misfires, hard starting, rough idling. Annoying stuff.
Modern electronic ignition is a different beast. No mechanical points, just solid electronics running the show. That means fewer breakdowns, less fiddling about under the bonnet, and way more reliable cold starts (super handy in those chilly Flagstaff early mornings, or when it’s scorching and dry mid-summer out Morrinsville way). Makes a real difference in Hamilton traffic where it’s a lot of start-stop at traffic lights and roundabouts.
You don’t always have to rip out everything either. Sometimes, we fit an electronic ignition kit alongside your existing bits, so your ignition points only have to handle a tiny bit of current. Makes them last heaps longer – perfect if you’ve got a classic Corolla or someone pulls in with an old BMW E30 that means a lot to them. Seen it heaps recently on everything from Suzuki Swifts to the odd Kia Sportage – and yes, we get just as many women as blokes bringing their pride and joy in for this upgrade.
If your ignition’s cactus, or you just want your engine to run as smooth as the Waikato River on a calm day, electronic ignition conversion is a smart move. Better fuel economy, smoother running, easier starts, less mucking about with maintenance. And the spark is just so much better, especially if you’re running hybrids, diesels, or one of those quirky old Peugeots we see from time to time.
Learn more about how the electronic ignition system works
Why Go for Electronic Ignition?
- No More Annoying Breakdowns: Those old ignition points wear out way quicker – electronics just last longer. Means your Mazda Demio has a fair shot at starting first time, even if you’re running late for the market in Tamahere.
- Better Performance: Everything fires when it should, so acceleration’s crisp, idle is steady, and you might even save a little at the pump (every bit helps with petrol prices these days).
- Way Less Maintenance: No more regular points cleaning or timing checks. Electronic kits are more or less set-and-forget – keeps your car service in Hamilton quick and easy.
- Handles the Weather: Hamilton gets all four seasons in a day – from fog on River Road to hot afternoons in Hamilton East. Electronic ignition just copes better, hot or cold.
- Good for Modern Loads: If you’ve got a European import like a late model Citroen or a Toyota Hiace that’s seen some Kaimai climbs, stronger spark keeps it purring whether you’re carrying kids, tools, or shopping.
Honestly, loads of drivers from all over – Te Awamutu, Huntly, Cambridge, you name it – have noticed the difference straight away after conversion. It’s a small change for a big step up in reliability and peace of mind.
Electronic Ignition Upgrades, Repairs & More in Hamilton
Got ignition troubles? Or maybe you just want your ride performing better, for the next road trip or the daily grind. One of our technicians can check everything over and fit an electronic ignition setup for you, right here at Grimmer Motors. The process is usually pretty straightforward, and the gains – you’ll feel them as soon as you drive down Peachgrove Road.
Keen to get your car sorted? For electronic ignition conversion or ignition repairs in Hamilton, just flick us a message or swing by. We’re here to keep your engine running sweet, no matter what the Waikato weather – or the traffic – is doing.