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Primary/Secondary Ignition Testing

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So the whole picture here is that the ECM sees the CKP input and sends a signal out over the IC circuit to the ICM or the ignition coil (8.1L) to trigger the coil primary which induces voltage into the secondary ignition system. A breakdown anywhere in the system causes failure of the whole system. Taking what you have learned here, answer the following questions on the 5.0GXi-C engine.

1. In the picture below, which terminal (at the ignition coil) is the ignition coil primary ground circuit?

TERMINAL ____________

2. With the ignition switch on and engine not running, disconnect the ICM connector and measure the voltage at pin D. What is the reading?

__________ volts

3. What does this voltage reading tell you about the condition of the coil primary circuit? _____________________________________________________________________

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