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Home >> Pontiac >> 2001 >> Aztek V6-3.4L VIN E >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Powertrain Management >> Ignition System >> Description and Operation >> Electronic Ignition System >> Electronic Ignition (EI) System >> Purpose

Purpose

The EI system is responsible for producing and controlling a high energy secondary spark. This spark is used to ignite the compressed air/fuel mixture at precisely the correct time to provide optimal performance, fuel economy, and control of exhaust emissions.