Kia Picanto: Ignition System / Ignition Coil
Description and operation
An
ignition coil is an induction coil in an engine's ignition system which
transforms the battery's low voltage to the high voltage needed to
create an electric spark in the spark plugs to ignite the fuel. Coils
have an internal resistor while others rely on a resistor wire or an
external resistor to limit the current flowing into the coil from the
battery 12 V supply.
Schematic diagrams



Ignition Coil Terminal Function |
[A/T]
Ignition Coil (Cylinder #1)
Pin No.
|
Description
|
Connected to
|
1
| Ground
| Chassis
|
2
| ignition Coil #1 Control output
| ECM K(57)
|
3
| -
|
|
4
| Battery power (B+)
| Main Relay
|
Ignition Coil (Cylinder #2)
Pin No.
|
Description
|
Connected to
|
1
| Ground
| Chassis
|
2
| ignition Coil #2 Control output
| ECM K(91)
|
3
| -
|
|
4
| Battery power (B+)
| Main Relay
|
Ignition Coil (Cylinder #3)
Pin No.
|
Description
|
Connected to
|
1
| Ground
| Chassis
|
2
| ignition Coil #3 Control output
| ECM K(74)
|
3
| -
|
|
4
| Battery power (B+)
| Main Relay
|
[M/T]
Ignition Coil (Cylinder #1)
Pin No.
|
Description
|
Connected to
|
1
| Ground
| Chassis
|
2
| ignition Coil #1 Control output
| ECM A(17)
|
3
| -
|
|
4
| Battery power (B+)
| Main Relay
|
Ignition Coil (Cylinder #2)
Pin No.
|
Description
|
Connected to
|
1
| Ground
| Chassis
|
2
| ignition Coil #2 Control output
| ECM A(2)
|
3
| -
|
|
4
| Battery power (B+)
| Main Relay
|
Ignition Coil (Cylinder #3)
Pin No.
|
Description
|
Connected to
|
1
| Ground
| Chassis
|
2
| ignition Coil #3 Control output
| ECM A(1)
|
3
| -
|
|
4
| Battery power (B+)
| Main Relay
|
Repair procedures
1. | Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
2. | Remove the air cleaner.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner")
|
3. | Disconnect the ignition coil connector (A). |
4. | Remove the ignition coil (B) after loosening the mounting bolts.
Ignition coil mounting bolt:
9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 Ib·ft) |
 Remove the ignition coil connector by pulling out the lock pin (A) and pushing the clip (B). |
 |
1. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
Description and operation
Description
Ignition timing is controlled by the electronic control ignition timing system.
The
standard reference ignition timing data for the engine operating
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Specifications
Specification
Item
Specification
Type ELR11ISPC8+ Gap 0.7 - 0.8 mm (0.028 - 0.31 in.)
Description and ...
Other information:
If the engine stalls at a
crossroad or crossing
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
crossing, set the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the
vehicle to a safe place.
If your vehicle has a manual transaxle
not equipped with a ignition lock
switch, the vehi ...
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Remove the steering column and shaft assembly. (Refer to Motor Driven Power Steering - "Steering Column and Shaft")
2. Remove the MDPS control unit. (Refer to Motor Driven Power Steering - "MDPS Control Unit")
3. Remove the MDPS motor. (Refer to Motor Driven Po ...