Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
ignition system — The system that provides the electrical current or spark to ignite the air fuel mixture in the combustion chambers. It includes the battery or magneto which sends electricity to the ignition coil if the ignition switch is on. The coil amplifies… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Integrated Direct Ignition System — (IDI) A distributorless ignition system consisting of two separate ignition coils, an ignition module, a secondary conductor housing mounted to an aluminum cover plate, a crankshaft sensor, and electronic spark timing … Dictionary of automotive terms
ignition — A process which initiates the combustion of the compressed air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. In a spark ignition engine, the mixture is ignited by an electric spark; in a diesel engine, the self igniting mixture must be preheated by… … Dictionary of automotive terms
single-spark ignition coil — In a distributorless ignition system with an odd number of cylinders, each cylinder requires its own ignition coil; distributor logic on the low voltage side performs the voltage distribution to each coil. Also see multi spark ignition coil … Dictionary of automotive terms
solid-state ignition — See distributorless ignition system … Dictionary of automotive terms
fully electronic ignition — (FEI) A distributorless, mapped ignition system with cylinder selective knock control, dwell angle control, and digital idling speed stabilization … Dictionary of automotive terms
Ford Escort (North America) — Infobox Automobile name=Ford Escort (North America) manufacturer=Ford Motor Company production=1981 2003 class=Compact predecessor=Ford Pinto layout=FF layout successor=Ford Focus: See also Ford Escort (Europe). The Ford Escort was a compact car… … Wikipedia
Ford EDIS — The Ford EDIS or Electronic Distributorless Ignition System is a computer controlled ignition system developed by Ford that uses an ignition coil for each pair of cylinders (wasted spark). All the coils are placed in a single module called a… … Wikipedia
Northstar engine series — Northstar engine Manufacturer General Motors Also called Cadillac Northstar Production 1991–2010 Predecessor Cadillac HT V8 LQ1 V6 The Northstar engine series of automobile engines is General Motors most technically complex 90° V engine… … Wikipedia
Honda K engine — The Honda K series engine is a four cylinder otto cycle engine. It is available in 2.0 L and 2.4 L naturally aspirated variants, and a 2.3 L turbocharged model.The K series engines are equipped with DOHC valvetrains and use roller rockers to… … Wikipedia
