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Engine Ignition - 2.3L: Specifications Mercury Mariner II

Ignition System 1 illustration ~153 words

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Ignition coil bolts8
Spark plugs12

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The Electronic Ignition (EI) system is a coil-on-plug ignition system. The coil-on-plug ignition system consists of the

  1. coil-on-plugs.
  2. spark plugs.
  3. Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
  4. Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor.

The coil-on-plugs

  1. change low voltage signals from the PCM to high voltage pulses.
  2. supply the high voltage pulses to the spark plugs.
  3. are connected directly to each spark plug.
  4. have replaceable coil boots.

The spark plugs

  1. change high voltage pulses into a spark which ignites the fuel and air mixture.

The CKP sensor

  1. is a variable reluctance sensor.
  2. is triggered by a 36-minus-1 tooth trigger wheel mounted on the crankshaft.
  3. provides base timing and crankshaft speed (RPM) to the PCM.

The CMP sensor

  1. is a variable reluctance sensor.
  2. provides camshaft rotational location information to the PCM.

Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Engine Ignition
ItemPart NumberDescription
114A464Ignition coil-on-plug electrical connector (4 required)
214A163Wire harness retainer (2 required) (part of 12B637)
3W705310Ignition coil-to-valve cover stud bolt (4 required)
412A366Ignition coil (4 required)
512A402Coil boot (4 required)
612405Spark plug (4 required)
  1. For additional information, refer to the procedures in this article.