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WorksheetsIgnition Systems
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Voltage induced into the secondary coil windings of an ignition system can reach over _________Volts.
12
120
600
40000
The spark advance system used on late-model vehicles adjust ignition timing using the ____.
ECM
ICM
Engine sensors
All the above
Which of the following spark plug components causes electricity to jump the gap and return to the battery through the frame ground?
Shell.
Insulator.
Side electrode.
Center terminal.
A cylinder that is not burning fuel on the power stroke is called a(n) ____ cylinder.
Missing
Skipping
Leaning
Dead
An engine cranks but will not start. A spark test shows a good, strong spark. Technician A says that the no-start problem could be caused by fouled spark plugs. Technician B says that a fuel system problem is the likely cause. Who is right?
tech a
tech b
both
neither
The deposits on a properly burning spark plug should be ____.
Brown
White
Black
Grey
While conducting a secondary wire resistance test, Technician A states that wire resistance should be approximately 12,000 ohms per foot. Technician B says that resistance should be about 50,000 ohms maximum for long spark plug cables. Who is right?
tech a
tech b
both
neither
Timing advance is usually set several degrees before TDC.
true
false
The throttle position sensor reports engine rpm information to the vehicle’s computer.
true
false
Firing order of the cylinders is sometimes cast into the metal of the intake manifold.
true
false
High voltage is sent from the ignition coil to the spark plugs when current flow through the coil is broken, collapsing the magnetic field.
true
false
In a multiple discharge ignition system, each ignition coil is fired only once per power stroke.
false
true
Grasp a spark plug wire by the boot to disconnect it from the spark plug.
true
false
Direct ignition coils mount directly below each spark plug.
true
false
Bad insulation on secondary wires can easily be detected with an ohmmeter.
true
false
To start a spark plug in its hole, you should use a ratchet.
true
false
In late-model vehicles, ignition timing cannot be adjusted mechanically.
true
false
Radio suppression wires have about 1,000 ohms resistant per foot.
true
false
Primary windings in a coil usually consist of a few thousand turns of heavy wire
true
false
Technician A says if a system fails to alter dwell when it should, the ignition control module needs to be adjusted to correct dwell timing. Technician B says if a system fails to alter dwell when is should, the ignition control module has a problem and should be replace. Who is right?
tech a
tech b
both
neither
What is the best make of vehicle
European imports
Asian Imports
American made
Its all garbage
