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Ignition System - 1.8L: Specifications Kia Spectra II

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemT8 DOHC
Engine idle speed800 ± 50 rpm
Ignition coilTypeDual coil
Primary coil resistance0.45 ~ 0.55 ohms@ 68°F (20°C)
Secondary coil resistance13 ~ 15kohms @ 68°F (20°C)
High-tension lead16kohms per 3.28 feet (1m)
Spark plug gap0.027 ~ 0.031 in (0.7 ~ 0.8 mm)
Spark plug typeNGK BKR6E

General Specifications

In a conventional vehicle, the ignition coil produces a high voltage current which the distributor applies to each spark plug at the required time.

The vehicle, however, uses a totally new ignition system, in this system two sensors (the camshaft position sensor and the crankshaft position sensor) indicate to the Engine Control Module (ECM) which cylinder is ready to fire. The ECM then sends an ignition signal to an electronic ignition coil. This ignition coil then produces and sends a high voltage current to the proper spark plug.