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Ignition System Secrets Every Tech Should Know

Tomorrow's Technician

This is possible because the spark is controlled by an electronic signal to individual coils instead of a single coil connected to a spinning distributor. As an example of the efficiency of replacing all the coils, consider a 2011 Ford Escape with the three-liter V6 engine. Let’s say your shop has a $100 per hour labor rate.

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Ignition System Secrets Every Tech Should Know

Brake & Front End

This is possible because the spark is controlled by an electronic signal to individual coils instead of a single coil connected to a spinning distributor. As an example of the efficiency of replacing all the coils, consider a 2011 Ford Escape with the three-liter V6 engine. Let’s say your shop has a $100 per hour labor rate.

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Listen In: ADAS Roundtable Sponsored by AUTEL

Tomorrow's Technician

Moderator Jason Stahl kicked off the conversation by asking the roundtable participants what level of competency they feel collision repairers are at when it comes to repairing vehicle electronics. But what kind of person likes to troubleshoot vehicle electronics? “I It’s unbelievable to me.” I like a gamer,” said Rodis. “I

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How Capacitors Protect Ignition Circuits

Tomorrow's Technician

So, I emailed Philip Austin, NGK’s Manager of Technical Training. I ran across a similar coil arrangement from a 2011 Nissan Frontier. Transistors and other electronic components replaced ignition points. I was stumped! The space between the conductors may be filled by a vacuum or an insulating material known as a dielectric.