{"id":2708,"date":"2015-05-02T15:09:02","date_gmt":"2015-05-02T15:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gardentoolspares.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2708"},"modified":"2026-04-02T08:45:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:45:40","slug":"pre-2001-stihl-fc55-fs38-fs45-fs55-hl45-km55-ignition-coil","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/gardengeniusparts.com\/gtstest\/product\/pre-2001-stihl-fc55-fs38-fs45-fs55-hl45-km55-ignition-coil\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre 2001 STIHL FC55 FS38 FS45 FS55 HL45 KM55 Ignition Coil"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ignition coil fits <strong>pre-2001 Stihl FC55, FS38, FS45, FS55, HL45, KM55<\/strong> strimmers is manufactured to <strong>OEM specifications<\/strong> to ensure correct fit and reliable operation. Key features include a direct-fit replacement for the original ignition coil module, delivering consistent <strong>spark generation<\/strong> and precise <strong>ignition timing<\/strong> for <strong>two-stroke strimmers<\/strong>. The ignition coil restores reliable <strong>engine starting<\/strong>, strong <strong>spark output<\/strong> and smooth <strong>ignition performance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Please note this ignition coil is compatible with machines manufactured <strong>before 2001 only<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Replaces standard Stihl ignition coil part number <strong>4140 400 1300<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"595\"><strong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"593\">Fits specified Stihl models (pre-2001 only):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"674\">Stihl FC55<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"674\">Stihl FS38<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"674\">Stihl FS45<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"674\">Stihl FS55<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"674\">Stihl HL45<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"674\">Stihl KM55<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"746\"><strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"730\">Replaces standard Stihl ignition coil part number:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"746\">4140 400 1300<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ignition coil fits <strong>pre-2001 Stihl FC55, FS38, FS45, FS55, HL45, KM55<\/strong> strimmers, direct replacement restoring consistent <strong>spark generation<\/strong>, precise <strong>ignition timing<\/strong> and reliable <strong>engine starting<\/strong>. <strong>Compatible with machines manufactured before 2001 only.<\/strong> Replaces part number <strong>4140 400 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