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Circuit Description

A Direct Ignition System (DIS) is used on this vehicle.

The DIS is a 1-cylinder ignition system which ignites one cylinder with one ignition coil. In the 1-cylinder ignition system, one spark plug is connected to the end of the secondary winding. High-voltage is generated in the secondary winding and is applied directly to the spark plug. The spark of the spark plug passes from the center electrode to the ground electrode.

The ECM determines the ignition timing and outputs the ignition signals (IGTs) for each cylinder. Using the IGT, the ECM turns on and off the power transistor inside the igniter, which switches on and off current to the primary coil. When current to the primary coil is cut off, high-voltage is generated in the secondary coil and this voltage is applied to the spark plugs to create sparks inside the cylinders. As the ECM cuts the current to the primary coil, the igniter sends back the ignition confirmation signal (IGF) for each cylinder ignition to the ECM.

Fig 1: Ignition Coil "A" Primary/Secondary - Circuit Diagram
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Fig 2: DTC Troubleshooting Table
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Reference: INSPECTION USING OSCILLOSCOPE 

During cranking or idling, check waveform between terminals IGT 1 to 4 and E 1 of the ECM connector.

HINT:

Correct waveform appears as shown, with rectangle waves.

Fig 3: Identifying IGT Signal Wave Form
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