Engine Performance Quiz 3- Mr C

which component is not in the primary ignition system?

• spark plug wires

• ignition module

• pick up coil

• ignition switch

a reluctor is a...

• type of sensor used in the secondary circuit

• notched ring or pointed wheel

• type of optical sensor

• type of hall effect sensor

the pulse generator

• fires the spark plugs directly

• signals the electronic control unit

• signals the computer that fires the spark plugs directly

• is used as a tachometer reference signal by the computer and has no other function

a waste spark type of ignition system..

• fires two spark plugs at a time

• fires one spark plug wit reverse polarity

• fires one spark plug with straight polarty

• all of the choices are correct

Tech A says that the firing line shows the voltage that is required to fire the spark plug. Tech B says that spark line shows the duration of the spark inside the cylinder. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

Tech A says that a defective spark plug boot can cause an engine misfire. Tech B says that a tracked ignition coil can cause an engine misfire. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

The ________ sends a pulse signal to an electronic ignition module.

• ballast resistor

• pick up coil

• ignition coil

• condenser

Tech A says that an engine will not start and run if the ignition coil is tracked. Tech B says that the engine will not start if the crankshaft position sensor fails. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

Tech A says that a GM HEI distributor rotor can burn through and cause an engine miss during acceleration. Tech B says that a defective spark plug wire can cause an engine miss during acceleration. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

Two techs are discussing a no start (no spark) condition. Tech A says that an open pickup coil could be the cause. Tech B says that a defective ignition control module could be the cause. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither