Engine Ignition

The electronic ignition (El) system for the 3.0L 2V engine consists of the following components:

• Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
• Ignition coil
• Spark plugs
• Spark plug wires

The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor:

• is a variable reluctance sensor.
• is mounted on the engine front cover.
• is triggered by a 36-minus-l tooth trigger wheel located on the crankshaft pulley and damper.
• provides base timing and crankshaft speed (rpm) to the powertrain control module (PCM).

Refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS for removal and installation of the CKP sensor.

The ignition coil:

• is controlled by the PCM.
• fires 2 spark plugs simultaneously.

The spark plugs:

• ignite the fuel and air mixture.

The spark plug wires:

• carry high voltage pulses from the ignition coil to the spark plugs.