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1. ECM (PCM)
2. Ignition coil assembly
for No.1 and No.4 spark plugs
3. Ignition coil assembly
for No.2 and No.3 spark plugs4. CMP sensor
5. CKP sensor
6. MAP sensor
7. ECT sensor
8. IAT sensor9. TP sensor
10. VSS (A / T)
11. Transmission range switch (A / T)
12. High-tension cords
13. VSS (speedometer) (M / T)
14. Data link connector
6F1-2 IGNITION SYSTEM (SFI FOR G13)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ignition system is an electronic (distributorless) ignition system. It consists of the parts as described below and
has an electronic ignition control system.
ECM (PCM)
It detects the engine and vehicle conditions through the signals from the sensors, determines the most suitable
ignition timing and time for electricity to flow to the primary coil and sends a signal to the ignitor (power unit) in
the ignition coil assembly.
Ignition coil assembly (including an ignitor)
The ignition coil assembly has a built-in ignitor which turns ON and OFF the current flow to the primary coil accord-
ing to the signal from ECM (PCM). When the current flow to the primary coil is turned OFF, a high voltage is in-
duced in the secondary coil.
High tension cords and spark plugs.
CMP sensor (Camshaft position sensor) and CKP sensor (Crankshaft position sensor)
Using signals from these sensors, ECM (PCM) identifies the specific cylinder whose piston is in the compression
stroke and detects the crank angle.
TP sensor, ECT sensor, MAP sensor and other sensors / switches
Refer to section 6E2 for details.
Although this ignition system does not have a distributor, it has two ignition coil assemblies (one is for No.1 and
No.4 spark plugs and the other is for No.2 and No.3 spark plugs). When an ignition signal is sent from ECM (PCM)
to the ignitor in the ignition coil assembly for No.1 and No.4 spark plugs, a high voltage is induced in the secondary
coil and that passes through the high-tension cords and causes No.1 and No.4 spark plugs to spark simultaneously.
Likewise, when an ignition signal is sent to the ignitor in the other ignition coil assembly, No.2 and No.3 spark plugs
spark simultaneously.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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“a”
6F1-6 IGNITION SYSTEM (SFI FOR G13)
5) Install high-tension cords (1) to spark plugs and ignition coil as-
semblies (2) while gripping each cap.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to use metal conductor high-tension
cords as replacing parts.
Insert each cap portion fully when installing high-ten-
sion cords.
SPARK PLUGS
1) Pull out high-tension cords by gripping their caps and then re-
move ignition coil assemblies referring to IGNITION COIL AS-
SEMBLY in this section.
2) Remove spark plugs.
3) Inspect them for:
Electrode wear
Carbon deposits
Insulator damage
4) If any abnormality is found, adjust air gap, clean with spark plug
cleaner or replace them with specified new plugs.
Spark plug air gap “a”: 1.0 – 1.1 mm ( 0.040 – 0.043 in.)
Spark plug type : NGK BKR6E-11
: DENSO K20PR-U11
5) Install spark plugs and torque them to specification.
Tightening Torque for spark plug
28 N.m (2.8 kg-m, 20.0 lb-ft)
6) Install ignition coil assemblies referring to IGNITION COIL AS-
SEMBLY in this section.
7) Install high-tension cords securely by gripping their caps.
IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY
(INCLUDING IGNITOR)
Inspection
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disconnect ignition coil coupler.
3) Disconnect high-tension cord (3) from ignition coil assembly (2).
4) Remove ignition coil bolts (1) and then pull out ignition coil as-
sembly.
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Ignition key
Transponder
code
Immobilizer
Control
Module
ECM
(1)(2)
(3)(4)
1. Coil antenna
2. Immobilizer Control
Module
3. Engine Control Module
(ECM)
4. Ignition key
8G-2 IMMOBILIZER CONTROL SYSTEM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The immobilizer control system designed to prevent vehicle burglar consists of following components.
Engine Control Module (ECM)
Immobilizer Control Module
Ignition key (with built-in transponder)
Coil antenna
Operation of this system is as follows.
(1) Each ignition key has its own code (Transponder code) stored in memory. When the ignition switch is turned
ON, Immobilizer Control Module tries to read the Transponder code through the coil antenna installed to the
steering lock assembly.
(2) Immobilizer Control Module compares the Transponder code read in (1) and that registered in Immobilizer Con-
trol Module and checks if they match.
(3) When it is confirmed that two Transponder codes match each other as described above, Immobilizer Control
Module and ECM check if ECM/Immobilizer Control Module codes registered in them respectively match.
(4) Only when it is confirmed that ECM/Immobilizer Control Module codes match, the engine starts running. If
Transponder codes in Step (2) or ECM/Immobilizer Control Module codes in Step (3) do not match, ECM will
stop operation of the injector and the ignitor (i.e., ignition of spark plug).