Ignition System: MIL On, Ignition Coil DTCs Set
Some 2006 Zephyr; 2006-2008 Fusion and Milan; 2007-2008 MKZ, Edge, and MKX; and 2008 Taurus, Taurus X and Sable vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble codes P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355 and/or P0356 present in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and with one or more damaged ignition coil-on-plug(s).
Secondary Ignition: The Art Of Spark
From the beginning of the internal combustion engine, several different ignition systems have been used to create a high-energy spark. The most popular system, and the one that’s in use today, is a step-up coil.
Staying ‘Current’ on Ignition Coil Changes
During the past century, ignition coil configurations have evolved from oil-filled canister to epoxy-filled to e-core to waste spark and to the most modern coil-on-plug or “pencil” coils. Whatever the configuration, an ignition coil creates a spark by transforming amperage into volts. To illustrate, an oil-filled ignition coil might require about 4 amperes of current
Under the Hood: ‘Plugging’ Away at Ignition Diagnostics
Whatever the configuration, an ignition coil has three parts: a primary circuit, a secondary circuit and a soft-iron core
The Ignition System Quick Quiz
Do you have all the knowledge in order to solve ignition problems? The ignition is complex and knowing how to solve the basic problems will help speed up the repair process.
Enhanced Ignition Systems
Learn how to use a lab scope to troubleshoot issues with ignition systems on vehicles on the road today.
Ignition System Testing with Coil-on-Plug
Learn how to use a lab scope to troubleshoot issues with ignition systems on vehicles on the road today.
Ignition Basics
Jim Linder “The Injector Guru” has you covered with this course on basic ignition systems and diagnostic procedures.
Ignition and EGR Testing Tip Clip
Using scope patterns, Jim Wilson discusses and demonstrates a procedure for diagnosing EGR related misfire issues by examining scope patterns of the different cylinders.
Under the Hood: Spark Plug and Ignition Wire Replacement
Minimizing Engine Misfires — Misfires are a huge no-no in vehicles that have to meet today’s low emissions requirements