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Circuit Description

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The Electronic Ignition (EI) System uses a waste spark method of spark distribution. The CKP sensor sends reference pulses to the engine control module (ECM). The ECM then triggers the EI system ignition coil. Once the ECM triggers the ignition coil, both of the connected spark plugs ignite at the same time. One cylinder is on its compression stroke at the same time that the other is on the exhaust stroke, resulting in lower energy needed to ignite the spark plug in the cylinder on its exhaust stroke. This leaves the remainder of the high voltage to be used to ignite the spark plug in the cylinder on its compression stroke. The ignition coil consists of the following circuits: