General information The main function of the ignition system is to create at the right moment in each of the engine cylinders a spark that ignites the fuel-air mixture. Battery...
Checking the ignition coil The ignition coil can be checked with an ohmmeter. Disconnect wire "masses" from the battery. 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines Disconnect connectors A and B from the...
Operation of the Variable Ignition System The variable ignition system has the ability to automatically adjust the system depending on driving conditions, the octane rating of the fuel used and the...
Checking and adjusting the ignition timing For engines with a Motronic or Ecotronic ignition system, as well as for the C18NZ engine, the ignition timing is only checked, not adjusted. If the advance...
Spark plug The spark plug consists of a central electrode, an insulator and a ground electrode. The central electrode is fixed in the insulator. A spark jumps between the...
Removal, check and installation of spark plugs Spark plugs must be replaced every 2 years or after 30,000 km. Check spark plugs for performance only if necessary (when there are failures). Removing...