Ignition System Basics No Ford engine project is complete without a properly functioning ignition system. This system has the important job of delivering the sp ...

The ignition system’s job is to ignite the air-fuel mixture in a gasoline engine. In addition to the spark plugs that spark in the combustion chambers, the ignition system consists of an ...

See All 11 Photos The function of the typical electronic ignition is the same as with points, except for the triggering device.

It is less likely for this type of ignition control module to fail in such a way that causes the loss of all ignition system function. The common cause of one driver/transistor failing is a ...

ABSTRACT Turbulent Jet Ignition is an advanced pre-chamber initiated combustion system for an otherwise standard spark ignition engine found in current on-road vehicles. This type of ignition enables ...

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It is less likely for this type of ignition control module to fail in such a way that causes the loss of all ignition system function.

It’s a system that predates the more direct coil-on-plug systems on all new vehicles. My question is, when the ignition module fails, does the vehicle not start, or does it just run poorly?

The industry-leading training aircraft, the Cessna Skyhawk, now features a dual electronic ignition system (dual EIS), enhancing maintenance, efficiency and ...