Audio-Visual Resources:

• Slides:  75
• Video:  57 minutes

Approximate length: 8 hours

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Learn how the different ignition systems operate and practice simple test procedures of diagnosing driveability problems. Understand electronic ignition timing, spark advance and the dwell/timing relationship. Define the operation of circuits relating to the secondary and primary systems.

• Ignition system components and operation
  • Primary ignition feed and triggering circuits
  • Dwell
  • Secondary ignition systems
  • Primary transistor
  • Pulse generator
  • AC pickup
  • Hall Effect sensor
• Ignition system testing and diagnosis
  • Diagnosing common primary ignition circuit problems
  • Secondary circuit diagnosis
  • Oscilloscope
  • Internal resistance / external resistance
• Electronic spark control circuits
  • Circuit design and function
  • Timing adjustments
  • Circuit testing