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With out make model and year info here is a back ground answer.
Most Modern Electronic Ignition systems operate by controling the ground for the ignition coil.
These ground conections are "Common" or all hooked together. If there is no ground for the coil, there is a good chance none of the ignition is grounded correctly.
An ignition coil can arc to ground due to a breakdown of insulation within the coil or associated wiring, which creates a path for high voltage to escape. This can occur if the coil is damaged, worn, or subjected to excessive heat. Additionally, moisture or contaminants can compromise the insulation, leading to arcing. This can result in poor engine performance, misfires, or starting issues.
An external resistor connects to an ignition coil by being wired in series with the coil's primary winding. This resistor limits the current flowing to the coil, helping to prevent overheating and ensuring proper voltage levels for the ignition system. Typically, it is connected to the positive terminal of the coil and the ignition switch, while the other terminal of the coil connects to ground. This setup is common in older ignition systems to manage the power output effectively.
Four wires to an ignition coil typically serve different functions: one wire is for the positive power supply, another for the negative ground, a third for triggering or controlling the coil (often from the engine control unit), and the fourth may be for feedback or signal return. This configuration allows for better control of the ignition timing and improves the performance of the ignition system. Additionally, it can help ensure reliable operation by providing a dedicated ground and signal pathways.
An ignition coil requires external electrical power. A magneto requires only mechanical power to create an ignition spark. If an engine HAS no electrical power (lawnmower, tiller, chain saw) then a coil would not function.
Check for power to the sensor. check for power and ground to the Ignition coil. If the crank sensor is adjustable, make sure that it is set to the proper gap.
The primary ignition coils should have at least 10 amps of power running through it. Generally, this is far less power than what flows through the secondary ignition coil.
Primary wire comes from ignition key to hot side of coil.
The coil is supplied power by the ignition, remove the wire and it will not operate.
Power gets to a 300ZX coil through the ignition system, which includes the ignition switch, ignition relay, and wiring harness. When the ignition key is turned, power flows from the battery through the ignition switch to the ignition relay, which then sends voltage to the coil. The engine control unit (ECU) also plays a role by controlling the timing of the spark, allowing the coil to generate a high-voltage spark needed to ignite the fuel-air mixture in the engine's cylinders.
Ignition coil is a transformer type device that transform the 12 volts battery power to 30,000 up to 60,000 volts. The coil is composed of two winding, the primary and secondary winding.
Ignition coil is a transformer type device that transform the 12 volts battery power to 30,000 up to 60,000 volts. The coil is composed of two winding, the primary and secondary winding.
The ignition coil sends power to the spark plug at the right time to ignite the fuel. If it goes bad then the scooter wont run.