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.
Ignition System
Risk of Death Due to High Voltage in Ignition System
Electric ignition systems operate both in the primary circuit as well as in the secondary electric circuit at a dangerous output stage. Contact with such parts can result in burns, heart fibrillation or cardiac arrest.
Safety Instructions/Precautions
- Persons with a cardiac pacemaker may not perform any work on the ignition system.
- Switch OFF ignition before performing work on the ignition system.
- Never touch or dismantle components of ignition system when working on an engine which is running or turning at cranking speed.
- Wear safety shoes (with rubber soles).
- Disconnect female contact from crankshaft position sensor either on the control unit or on the position sensor.
- Never install any electrically conducting, uninsulated adapters or built-in sensors into the ignition cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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