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It is basically a temporary storage device for electricity. The condenser is a simple capacitor that can store a small amount of current. When the points begin to open, the current flowing through the points looks for an alternative path to ground. If the condenser were not there, it would try to jump across the gap of the points as they begin to open. If this were allowed to happen, the points would quickly burn up and you would hear heavy static on the car radio. To prevent this, the condenser acts like a path to ground. It really is not, but by the time the condenser is saturated, the points are too far apart for the small amount of voltage to jump across the wide point gap. Since the arcing across the opening points is eliminated, the points last longer and there is no static on the radio from point arcing.
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Will a bad ignition condenser keep a motorcycle from firing?
Yes, a bad ignition condenser will keep a motorcycle from firing. A bad ignition condenser might also have caused the points to stick together and burn up.
Where is the ignition condenser at on a hei ignition system?
inside the distributor
Where is the ignition condenser located on a 2003 Toyota Highlander?
The ignition condenser is located inside the distributor. In order to repair the issue, the distributor will need removed and replaced.
Where is the ignition condenser located on a 1976 Dodge D200?
Ignition condensers went out with the ignition points in the early 1970's.
On a Chevrolet 350 does an electronic ignition have points?
No it does not have points or condenser.
Does 83 ranger have points and condenser?
Nope- electronic ignition.
The function of the condenser in a breaker points ignition system is to?
The function of the condenser in a breaker points ignition system is to keep the points from sticking together. If the points stick together during ignition it could cause the points to burn up. The condenser sends a signal to the points and then takes the signal away to make the points separate.
Is there a condenser on HEI ignition systems?
Yes there is a condenser on HEI systems with large cap with coil-in-cap. It may seem counterintuitive but yes there is. Follow along. A "condenser" is simply a capacitor. HEI do have a capacitor/condenser within harness and it's adjacent to plug that attaches to ignition control module (beneath rotor). The HEI condenser/capacitor is employed to suppress "radio noise". OE GM HEI have a round condenser while many aftermarket HEI have a squarish-flat condenser. A replacement for OE round HEI condenser is supplied by Standard Motor Products (aka Standard Ignition) as part number RC-3.
What problems can a bad ignition condenser cause on a 1971 volkswagen super beetle?
If you have a bad condenser your car won't run. Always carry a spare set of points and condenser (you change them together) in the glovebox.
Where is the ignition failure sensor in a 01 stratus rt?
The ignition failure sensor in an 01 Stratus RT is located above the condenser. It is near the ignition coil. ?æ
Can an electronic ignition be used in lieu of points and condenser on Briggs and straton engine?
yes
Where is the condenser located on a 2001 Kia Sephia?
air conditioner condenser is in front of radiator ignition condensor should be in side the distributer cap or on side of distributer
