HI – TECH TRAINING CENTRE

TRIPUNITHURA

IGNITION SYSTEM

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ignition system used for this vehicle has an electronic ignition control system and consists of
the following parts.

ECM
It detects the engine condition through the signals from the sensors, determines the most suitable
ignition timing and time for electricity to flow to the primary coil and sends a signal to the igniter.

Igniter
It turns ON and OFF the primary current of the ignition coil according to the signal from ECM.

Ignition coil
When the ignition coil primary current is turned OFF, a high voltage is induced in the secondary
winding.

Distributor
It distributes a high voltage current to each plug.

High-tension cords, spark plugs and noise suppressor.

CMP sensor (Camshaft position Sensor)

Located in the distributor, it converts the crank angle into voltage variation and sends it to ECM.

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SYSTEM WIRING

IGNITION SPARK TEST

1) Disconnect injector couplers (1) from injectors.
WARNING:
Without disconnection of injector coupler, combustible
gas may come out from spark plug holes during
this test and may get ignited in engine room.
2) Remove spark plugs and connect them to high-tension cords,
and then ground spark plugs.
3) Crank engine and check if each spark plug sparks.
4) If no spark is emitted, inspect high-tension cords, spark plugs,
ignition coil, distributor, etc.
SPARK PLUGS

INSPECTION
1) Inspect them for: Electrode wear, Carbon deposits, Insulator
damage
2) If any abnormality is found, adjust air gap, clean with spark plug
cleaner or replace them with specified new plugs.

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 IGNITER

Before this inspection, prepare 5V power supply (3 new 1.5V

batteries), one 12V 3.4W light bulb and one 12V battery (fully
charged).
1) Remove ignition coil/igniter unit assembly from vehicle.
2) Remove igniter from bracket.

3) Arrange 3 new batteries in series (1) (check total voltage is above

4.7V)
4) Connect light bulb (2) between “c” terminal of igniter (3) and battery (4)
positive (+) terminal, then connect battery negative (–) terminal to igniter
body. Also connect battery positive (+) terminal, and “b” terminal/ of
igniter. Check that the light bulb does not illuminate.
5) Connect negative (–) terminal of batteries and igniter body. Check that
the light bulb illuminate when positive (+) terminal of batteries is
connected to “a” terminal of igniter. If inspection result is not satisfactory,
replace igniter.
6) Install igniter.
SIGNAL ROTOR AIR GAP

1) Remove distributor cap and rotor.

2) Using thickness gauge, measure air gap, between signal rotor tooth (2)
and CMP sensor (generator) (1).
3) If gap is out of specification, loosen CMP sensor (signal generator)
securing screws (3). Move CMP sensor (generator) and adjust gap to
specification. After adjustment, tighten securing screws and recheck gap.
NOTE:
Check to make sure that CMP sensor (signal generator) tooth is free from
any metal particles.
4) Install distributor cap and rotor.

IGNITION TIMING NOTE:

Before starting engine, place transmission gear shift lever in “Neutral” and
set parking brake.
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
1) When using SUZUKI scan tool, connect SUZUKI scan tool to DLC with
ignition switch OFF.
Special Tool (when using SUZUKI scan tool)
2) Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
3) Make sure that all of electrical loads except ignition are switched off.
4) Check to be sure that idle speed is within specification.

5) Set timing light to No.1 high-tension cord.

6) Fix ignition timing to initial one as follows: When using SUZUKI scan tool:
a) Select “MISC” mode on SUZUKI scan tool and fix ignition timing to initial one. 3
 When not using SUZUKI scan tool:
a) Disconnect scan tool from DLC if connected and connect A
and B terminals of monitor coupler by using service wire so that
ignition timing is fixed on initial one.

7) Using timing light (1), check that timing is within specification. Initial ignition timing
(Test switch terminal grounded or fixed by scan tool):

5 _1_ BTDC (at idle speed)

Ignition order 1-3-2 8) If ignition timing is out of specification, remove air cleaner
assembly then loosen flange bolts (1), adjust timing by turning
distributor assembly (2) while engine is running, and then tighten
bolts (1).
9) After tightening distributor flange bolts, recheck that ignition
timing is within specification.
10) After checking and/or adjusting initial ignition timing, release
ignition timing fixation by SUZUKI scan tool or disconnect service
wire from monitor coupler.
11) With engine idling (test switch terminal ungrounded, vehicle
stopped), check that ignition timing is about 8_ BTDC (Constant
variation within a few degrees from 8_ indicates no abnormality
but proves operation of electronic timing control system). Also,
check that increasing engine speed advances ignition timing. If
above check results are not satisfactory, check test switch
terminal circuit and ECM.

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 DOUBLE DISTRIBUTOR LESS IGNITION SYSTEM

SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

IGNITION TIMING ADJUSTING

8) If ignition timing is out of specification, loosen flange bolt (1),

adjust timing by turning CMP sensor assembly (2) while engine is
running, and then tighten bolt.
9) After tightening bolt, recheck that ignition timing is within
specification.
10) After checking and/or adjusting, disconnect service wire from
monitor connector or release fixed ignition timing and disconnect
SUZUKI scan tool from DLC.

CAUTION: Driving with test switch terminal grounded will cause damage to catalyst. Be sure to
disconnect service wire after adjustment.

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11) With engine idling (test switch terminal ungrounded, vehicle stopped), check that
ignition timing vary more or less of initial ignition timing (about 80). Also, check that
increasing engine speed advances ignition timing. If above check results are not
satisfactory, check TP sensor, test switch terminal circuit and ECM.

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MODEL M/T FIRING ORDER
MB 308 5 ± 1 BTDC at idle speed
0 1–3–2
MT 308 5 ± 1 BTDC at idle speed
0 1–3–2
MG 413 W 5 ± 1 BTDC at idle speed
0 1–3–4–2
MH 410 ( 8V) 10 ± 10 BTDC at idle speed 1–3–4–2
MH 410 (16V) 5 ± 1 BTDC at idle speed
0 1–3–4–2
MF 413 5 ± 1 BTDC at idle speed
0 1–3–4–2
MRD 410/RK 410 5 ± 1 BTDC at idle speed
0 1–3–4–2
MRF 308 (F 8 D) 5 ± 10 BTDC at idle speed 1–3–4–2
MRF 410 (F10D) 5 ± 1 BTDC at idle speed
0 1–3–4–2
RS 413 5 ± 1 BTDC at idle speed
0 1–3–4–2
MY 416 5 ± 3 BTDC at idle speed
0 1–3–4–2
MGA 413 5 ± 3 BTDC at idle speed
0 1–3–4–2
MH 415 D 130 BTDC at 1000 rpm (full load) 1 – 3 – 4 – 2
MF 415 D 5 ± 10 BTDC at idle speed 1–3–4–2
JA 627 5 ± 1 BTDC
0 1–6–5–3–2
RS 413 D Refer Service Manual
RW 416 5 ± 30 BTDC at idle speed 1–3–4–2
A5E 5 ± 3 BTDC at idle speed
0 1–3–4–2