James's Ignition Quiz

How many different types of Ignition system are there?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

The 3 different types of ignition systems are:

• Coiled, Distributorless and DIS

• Distributor, Coiled and DIZ

• Contact breaker, Distributorless and Direct Ignition

• Contact breaker, Coiled and Distributorless

The system that was mainly used up until the mid 1990's was:

• Direct Ignition Systems

• Magneto

• Distributorless

• Contact Breaker

This component is used in contact breaker type ignition. Its name is:

• Magneto

• Rotor Arm

• Amplifier

• Distributor

Identify this component...

It's purpose is to...

• Collapse the magnetic field

• Amplify low voltage to high voltage

• Distribute Voltage

• Hold charge

How many types of winding are there inside?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

By doing this it is transfers 12 volts from the vehicle battery to...

• 100V +

• 240V +

• 1000V +

• 10,000V +

In a contact breaker system, the spark is sent once the contact points open. What is happening once the contact points open?

• Magnetic field collapses

• Magnetic field remains

• Magnetic field constantly switching between positive and negative

Distributorless systems saw the introduction of what we now call...

• Driver controlled ignition

• High Voltage ignition

• Electronic ignition

• Mechanically controlled ignition