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General information about the ignition system
General information When working with electrical systems, always observe the following precautions: Be extremely careful when servicing the engine's electrical...
General information When working with electrical systems, always observe the following precautions: Be extremely careful when servicing the engine's electrical...
General information about the ignition system and precautions
The ignition system includes the ignition switch, battery, distributor, primary (low voltage or LT) and secondary (high voltage or HT) chains, spark plugs, and...
The ignition system includes the ignition switch, battery, distributor, primary (low voltage or LT) and secondary (high voltage or HT) chains, spark plugs, and...
Checking the functioning of the ignition system
Since the ignition system generates high voltage, extreme caution must be taken whenever working on ignition components. This applies not only to the pulse...
Since the ignition system generates high voltage, extreme caution must be taken whenever working on ignition components. This applies not only to the pulse...
Checking the operation and adjusting the ignition timing (TCI system)
When adjusting ignition timing, keep hands, equipment and wires well clear of the fan impeller. This section describes the procedure for checking and adjusting...
When adjusting ignition timing, keep hands, equipment and wires well clear of the fan impeller. This section describes the procedure for checking and adjusting...
Removal and installation the ignition distributor
TCI System Removal 1. After carefully marking, disconnect the high-voltage wires of the ignition coil and spark plugs from the distributor cap (see chapter...
TCI System Removal 1. After carefully marking, disconnect the high-voltage wires of the ignition coil and spark plugs from the distributor cap (see chapter...
Checking and replacing the ignition coil
Do not ground the ignition coil, otherwise the coil and/or pulse sensor may be damaged. On models equipped with the Motronic system, a faulty ECU can cause...
Do not ground the ignition coil, otherwise the coil and/or pulse sensor may be damaged. On models equipped with the Motronic system, a faulty ECU can cause...
Checking and replacing the pulse sensor and ignition control unit (TCI system)
Schematic representation of ignition components of engines with TCI system 1 - High voltage wire of ignition coil 2 - Ignition coil 3 - Spark plug high voltage...
Schematic representation of ignition components of engines with TCI system 1 - High voltage wire of ignition coil 2 - Ignition coil 3 - Spark plug high voltage...
Checking and adjusting the air gap (TCI system)
If your car's radio is equipped with an anti-theft system, make sure you know the correct activation code before disconnecting the battery. Before...
If your car's radio is equipped with an anti-theft system, make sure you know the correct activation code before disconnecting the battery. Before...
Checking and replacing ignition sensors (Motronic system)
Some models are equipped with a TDC sensor mounted on the front of the engine. This sensor is designed to work with the BMW test unit and is not related to the...
Some models are equipped with a TDC sensor mounted on the front of the engine. This sensor is designed to work with the BMW test unit and is not related to the...
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