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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2000SC1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION CONTROL MODULEDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
2000 Saturn SC1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8
Ignition Control Module: Description and Operation
2000 Saturn SC1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8SECTION Description and Operation
The EI module and coil pack is located on the transaxle housing attached to the spark plug wires. The Electronic Ignition (EI) module charges and discharges the coils based on PCM control. The PCM uses a high control signal of near 5 voltsto charge up the coil and a low control signal of near 0 volts to discharge the coil. If the coil is charged and the control signal is low, the coil will fire through its secondary towers. The PCM controls spark timing and dwell (spark On-time) under all engine running conditions.
The EI module also has the ability to determine when #4 cylinder has fired on compression by the use of compression sense ignition circuitry. This eliminates the need for a camshaft position sensor. Refer to "MISFIRE DIAGNOSTICS"system description for further details. Specific/Random Cylinder Misfire Detection
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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.