Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Integrated Electronic Ignition System
The integrated electronic ignition system consists of a crankshaft position (CKP) sensor, coil on plug (COP), connecting wiring, and a PCM. For additional information on the ignition system components, refer to ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENTSΒ . The COP integrated electronic ignition system eliminates the need for spark plug wires, but does require input from the camshaft position (CMP) sensor. Operation of the components are as follows:
- The CKP sensor indicates the crankshaft position and speed by sensing a missing tooth on a pulse wheel mounted to the crankshaft. The COP integrated electronic ignition system uses the CMP sensor to identify the compression stroke of cylinder 1, and to synchronize the firing of the individual coils.
- The PCM uses the CKP signal to calculate a spark target and the CMP signal to identify the TDC of compression of cylinder 1 to synchronize the firing of the individual coils.
- The COPs receive their signal from the PCM to fire at a calculated spark target. The COP system fires only one spark plug per coil and only on the compression stroke.
- The PCM processes the CKP signal and broadcasts the signal to the controller area network (CAN). The PCM also sends the signal to the TCM as a hardwired clean tachometer output (CTO) signal.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.