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What are the major components in a primary ignition system? (Select all that apply)
What are the major components in a primary ignition system? (Select all that apply)
What are the major components in a secondary ignition system? (Select all that apply)
What are the major components in a secondary ignition system? (Select all that apply)
What is the battery?
What is the battery?
Supplies power to the ignition system for starting the engine.
What is the ignition switch?
What is the ignition switch?
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What is the primary coil winding?
What is the primary coil winding?
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What is the ignition module?
What is the ignition module?
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What is the reluctor and pickup coil?
What is the reluctor and pickup coil?
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What is the distributor?
What is the distributor?
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What is the secondary coil winding?
What is the secondary coil winding?
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What is coil wire?
What is coil wire?
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What is the distributor cap and rotor?
What is the distributor cap and rotor?
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What are spark plug wires?
What are spark plug wires?
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What are spark plugs?
What are spark plugs?
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Study Notes
Primary Ignition System Components
- Major components include the battery, ignition switch, primary coil winding, ignition module, reluctor and pickup coil, and distributor.
Secondary Ignition System Components
- Key components are the secondary coil winding, coil wire, distributor cap and rotor, spark plug wires, and spark plugs.
Battery
- Supplies necessary power to the ignition system for engine start-up.
Ignition Switch
- Operates the engine by switching power on or off to the ignition system.
Primary Coil Winding
- Consists of several hundred turns of heavy wire, functioning as the low-voltage winding within the ignition coil.
Ignition Module
- Acts as a transistorized switch that manages the on and off operation of the primary current.
Reluctor and Pickup Coil
- Generates a signal for the ignition module; the reluctor is mounted on the distributor shaft, producing a signal in the stationary pickup coil as it rotates.
Distributor
- Driven by the camshaft, it is responsible for timing the spark and directing it to the appropriate cylinder, operating at half the speed of the engine.
Secondary Coil Winding
- High-voltage winding consisting of several thousand turns of fine wire wrapped around the primary coil winding.
Coil Wire
- Transmits high voltage from the secondary coil winding to the distributor cap.
Distributor Cap and Rotor
- Directs high voltage from the coil wire to each cylinder in the correct firing order, allowing a single ignition coil to serve all cylinders.
Spark Plug Wires
- Carry high voltage from the distributor cap to each spark plug.
Spark Plugs
- Generate the spark that initiates combustion, threaded into the cylinder head and extending into the combustion chamber.
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Test your knowledge of ignition system components with these flashcards designed for the ASVAB exam. Learn about both primary and secondary ignition systems, including all major components like the battery, ignition switch, and spark plugs. Perfect for automotive enthusiasts and students preparing for the ASVAB.
