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Ignition Systems

The document outlines the function and components of ignition systems, detailing how they produce and distribute high voltage sparks to spark plugs in a timely manner. It describes the primary and secondary circuits, different types of ignition systems such as contact point and electronic ignition, and the role of various components like the ignition coil and control unit. Additionally, it highlights the advantages of distributorless ignition systems, including precise timing and reduced maintenance needs.

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Ignition Systems

The document outlines the function and components of ignition systems, detailing how they produce and distribute high voltage sparks to spark plugs in a timely manner. It describes the primary and secondary circuits, different types of ignition systems such as contact point and electronic ignition, and the role of various components like the ignition coil and control unit. Additionally, it highlights the advantages of distributorless ignition systems, including precise timing and reduced maintenance needs.

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IGNITION SYSTEMS

IGNITION FUNCTION
 Produces 30,000 volt spark across
spark plug
 Distributes high voltage spark to each
spark plug in correct sequence
 Times the spark so it occurs as piston
is nearing top dead center
 Varies spark timing with load, speed,
and other conditions
BASIC IGNITION SYSTEM
COMPONENTS
 BATTERY
 IGNITION SWITCH
 IGNITION COIL
 SWITCHING DEVICE
 SPARK PLUG
 IGNITION SYSTEM WIRES
 Battery supplies
BASIC IGNITION
power to entire system SYSTEM
 Ignition Switch turns
engine on or off
 Coil transforms volts
 Switching device
triggers ignition coil
 Spark Plug and wires
distribute spark
PRIMARY CIRCUIT
 Consists of low
voltage wiring and
components
 Uses conventional
type automotive
primary wires
 Controls when
ignition will take
place. (When coil
fires)
SECONDARY CIRCUIT
 Distributes current
to individual
cylinders to jump
spark plug gap
 Must have thicker,
heavier insulation
on wires
 Typical voltage to
jump gap - 10K Volts
IGNITION COIL
 TRANSFORMER
 2 SETS OF
WINDINGS
– Primary windings
– Secondary
windings
 IRON CORE
 PRODUCES
MAGNETIC FIELD
IGNITION SYSTEM TYPES
 CONTACT POINT IGNITION SYSTEM
 ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM
 DISTRIBUTORLESS IGNITION
SYSTEM
CONTACT POINT SYSTEM
 Distributor turns
1/2 engine rpm
 Distributor Cam
 Contact Points
 Condenser
 Point Dwell (Cam
angle)
 Basis for all
Systems
DWELL (CAM ANGLE)
 Amount of time in
distributor degrees
that points remain
closed between
each opening
 Coil saturation
time is controlled
by amount of dwell
ELECTRONIC IGNITION
SYSTEM
 Uses electronic
control circuit to
operate the
ignition coil
 More dependable
than contact
system
 Higher secondary
Ignition voltages
MAGNETIC PICK UP COIL
 Produces tiny
voltage pulses to
create magnetic field
changes
 Trigger Wheel
interrupts magnetic
field
 Tell control unit
(amplifier) when to
fire ignition coil
 Hall Effect element is HALL EFFECT
a solid state device
 Contains a DEVICE
permanent magnet
next to element
 A Tab shunts
magnetic field to
send signal to
control unit
 Signal is On or Off
IGNITION CONTROL UNIT
AMPLIFIER

 Controls Primary current to tell Ignition


Coil when to fire spark plugs
HIGH VOLTAGE
 IGNITION COILSECONDARY
 COIL WIRE
COMPONENTS
 DISTRIBUTOR
 DISTRIBUTOR CAP
 DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR
 SPARK PLUG WIRE
 SPARK PLUG
SECONDARY CIRCUIT

 DISTRIBUTES SPARK TO RIGHT PLACE


AT RIGHT TIME
 PARTS ARE DESIGNED TO CONTROL
HIGH VOLTAGES
SPARK PLUGS
Pg 121C
1.Normal 1 2 3 4 5
2.Overheated
3.Pre-ignition
4.Cracked 6 7 8 9 10
insulator
5.Bridged gap
6.Deposit
fouled
7.Carbon
glazed
8.Splashed
9.Glazed
10. Oil fouled
SPARK PLUG TYPES
DISTRIBUTORLESS
IGNITION
 Timing is very precise
 No mechanical parts to wear out
 Requires less maintenance
 Ignition timing is USUALLY not adjustable
 Computer relies on ignition sensors
 On-board computer controls ignition
timing usually through a ignition module
DISTRIBUTORLESS
IGNITION SYSTEM
DIS System
THE END

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