Ignition coil: Notes

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Notes
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The engine has an inductive ignition system with static ignition voltage distribution. Each cylinder has a separate ignition coil, which is plugged directly into the cylinder head cover.

The ignition circuit of this coil ignition consists of:

  • Ignition coil with primary and secondary coil
  • Ignition output stage in the engine control unit
  • Spark plug, connected to the secondary coil

Each spark plug receives its high-tension voltage from its own ignition coil (pencil coil) and a separate individual ignition output stage within the engine control unit.

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