Circuit/System Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
There are 3 dual-tower ignition coils integrated with the ignition control module (ICM). The ICM contains coil driver circuits that operate the 3 coils. The ICM wiring includes the following circuits:
- An ignition 1 voltage circuit
- A ground circuit
- An ignition coil 1 control circuit
- An ignition coil 2 control circuit
- An ignition coil 3 control circuit
- A low reference circuit
The engine control module (ECM) controls each ignition coil by transmitting timing pulses to the ICM on each of the ignition coil control circuits to enable properly timed spark events. The ignition coil 1 controls spark for companion cylinders 1 and 4. The ignition coil 2 controls spark for companion cylinders 2 and 5. The ignition coil 3 controls spark for companion cylinders 3 and 6.