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Circuit/System Description

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For an overview of the component/system, refer to:Electronic Ignition System Description

The ECM controls the spark event for each cylinder through individual ignition coil control circuits. When the ECM commands the ignition control circuit On, electrical current flows through the primary winding of the ignition coil, creating a magnetic field. When a spark event is requested, the ECM commands the ignition control circuit Off, interrupting current flow through the primary winding. The collapsing magnetic field created by the primary winding induces a high voltage in the secondary winding, which is connected to the spark plugs.The ignition system on this engine uses ignition coils with integrated power transistors.

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