Nov 21, 2016 · The igniter is the step up transformer that sits inline between the engine control computer and the ignition coil. It takes the low amperage signal from the computer, usually a …

Feb 8, 2025 · I wanted to test the igniter using the values from the service manual, got open loop for every connection and assumed it is obviously the issue. However apparently you need to …

Dec 7, 2019 · I bought a ballast kit from Amazon, which looked exactly like the original. It came with the igniter (fortunately) because when I tried using the old igniter, it still didn't work. New …

Dec 2, 2016 · The first test is power and ground to the igniter. If these are correct then the command signals are checked next. I test these signals with an an oscilloscope. One channel …

Today I learnt that some engine management setups demand a feedback signal from the ignition coil. What does it do with the signal though? Is it just for diagnostics?

On carbureted models, the ignition system consists of a signal generator, igniter with an 8-bit microprocessor (IC), two ignition coils and two park plugs. During operation, the IC in the …

May 18, 2016 · The key difference is the type of seal used to house the airbag igniter, also known as the squib. "Almost all squibs since Day One have used what is called 'glass-to-metal' …

A seat belt pretensioner kind of resembles a gun. Under the seat by the center console there is a roughly 6 inch tube. Inside the tube is a slug with a pyrotechnic charge sitting behind it. The …

Jan 29, 2016 · I learned in this question that running an engine fuel-lean will increase the temperature of ignition, among other things such as causing problems with the catalytic …

Aug 18, 2019 · Yeah, this is all irrelevant for electronic ignition. But for mechanical ignition, if the points happen to be closed when you switch on the ignition before starting, with no ballast …