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Engine Electrical System

Ignition Coil Description and Operation

In this manual: Engine Electrical System
General Information — 15Maintenance — 7Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 49Emission Control System — 22Fuel System — 95Clutch System — 28Manual Transmission — 21Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System — 47Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 36Steering — 23Restraints — 39Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 209Body Electrical System — 254Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
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Description

The ignition coil is an induction coil in the engine ignition system that converts the low voltage of the battery into the high voltage required to create an electric spark at the spark plug to ignite the fuel. Some coils have an internal resistor, while others rely on a resistor wire or external resistor to limit current. The coil receives 12 V power from the battery.

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