Engine performance Exam 2 Questions
and Answers Rated A
The primary (low-voltage) ignition system must be working correctly before any spark occurs
from a coil. Which component is NOT in the primary ignition circuit?
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Engine performance Exam 2 Questions
and Answers Rated A
The primary (low-voltage) ignition system must be working correctly before any spark occurs
from a coil. Which component is NOT in the primary ignition circuit? ✔✔Spark plug wiring
A reluctor is a ________. ✔✔Notched ring or pointed wheel
The ignition module has direct control over the firing of the coil(s) of an EI system. Which
component(s) triggers (controls) the module? ✔✔Pick up coil
HEI and EIS are examples of ________. ✔✔Distributor ignition systems
Coil polarity is determined by the ________. ✔✔Direction of rotation of the coil windings
Because of ________, an ignition coil cannot be fully charged (reach magnetic saturation) until
after a delay of about 10 ms. ✔✔Inductive reactance
The pulse generator ________ ✔✔Signals the computer that fires the spark plug directly
Two technicians are discussing distributor ignition. Technician A says that the pickup coil or
optical sensor in the distributor is used to pulse the ignition module (igniter). Technician B says
that some distributor ignition systems have the ignition coil inside the distributor cap. Which
technician is correct? ✔✔Both tech distributor ignition
A waste-spark-type ignition system ________. ✔✔Fires one spark lug with reverse polarity
Fires one spark plug with straight polarity
Fires two spark plugs at the same time
An ion-sensing ignition system allows the ignition system itself to be able to ________.
✔✔Detect rich or lean air-fuel mixture
Detect spark knock
Detect misfire
Technician A says that a defective crankshaft position sensor can cause a no-spark condition.
Technician B says that a faulty ignition control module can cause a no-spark condition. Which
technician is correct? ✔✔Both tech no-spark condtion
Most ignition systems work by switching the circuit grounding the ignition coil's primary
windings. ✔✔True
Which term describes the principle used to create high voltage from low voltage?
✔✔Electromagnetic induction
Technician A says that the primary and secondary ignition systems are never connected.
Technician B says that the primary and secondary windings are connected in some ignition coils.
Which technician is correct? ✔✔Tech B ignition coils
Technician A says that the primary coil has more windings. Technician B says that the secondary
coil has more windings. Which technician is correct? ✔✔Tech B secondary had more coils
Turning off the low voltage primary coil induces a high voltage in the secondary windings.
✔✔True
The primary coil windings are designed for higher current (2-6 Amperes). ✔✔TrUe
What is the name of the electronic component inside the ignition module that opens and closes
the primary ignition circuit? ✔✔Tansistor
Which switching device uses a shutter blade and sensor to detect a magnetic field? ✔✔Halleffect switch
Which switching device uses LEDs? ✔✔Optical sensor
Technician A looks for engine speed (RPM) when cranking an engine that will not start.
Technician B says that a problem in the primary circuit could make the tachometer not work.
Which technician is correct? ✔✔Neither Tech tachometer
Which switching device creates its own electrical voltage pulse? ✔✔Pickup coil
How many ignition coils should you expect to find on a V6 engine using a waste spark system?
✔✔Three
Technician A says that ignition timing cannot be adjusted on waste spark ignition systems.
Technician B says that most waste spark systems use a crankshaft position sensor. Which
technician is correct? ✔✔Both techs waste spark
Coil-on-plug ignition systems have which of the following advantages over waste spark systems?
✔✔Reduces electromagnetic interference
The ________ sends a pulse signal to an electronic ignition module. ✔✔Pickup coil
Typical secondary coil resistance specifications usually range from ________ ohms. ✔✔6,000 to
30,000
Typical primary coil resistance specifications usually range from ________ ohms. ✔✔1 to 3
Technician A says to check for spark from the ignition coil first when diagnosing a no-start
condition. Technician B says to check the engine CAM sensor first to diagnose a no-spark
condition. Which technician is correct? ✔✔Tech A no-start condition
Technician A says to use a normal spark plug when checking for spark. Technician B says that a
spark tester should be used to check for spark. Which technician is correct? ✔✔Tech B spark
tester
Testing an ignition coil for resistance will always indicate its condition. ✔✔False
Ignition systems may be disabled by removing the secondary wire from the ignition coil.
✔✔FaLse
Engine speed and position sensors only affect the ignition system. ✔✔FALSE
Technician A says that platinum tipped spark plugs should never be re-gapped after using in a
running engine. Technician B says that spark plugs should not be removed from a hot cylinder
head. Which technician is correct? ✔✔Both tech pltinum tips
Which of the following would cause carbon fouled spark plugs? ✔✔Rich fuel mixture
Which of the following could cause oil fouled spark plugs? ✔✔Defective valve stem seals
Which type of safety device will keep the electric fuel pump from operating if it is tripped?
✔✔Inertia switch
Fuel lines are constructed from ________. ✔✔Seamless steel tubing
Nylon plastic
What prevents the fuel pump inside the fuel tank from catching the gasoline on fire? ✔✔No air
is around the motor brushes
A good fuel pump should be able to supply how much fuel per minute? ✔✔0.6 to 0.8 gallons
Technician A says that fuel pump modules are spring-loaded so that they can be compressed to
fit into the opening. Technician B says that they are spring-loaded to allow for expansion and
contraction of plastic fuel tanks. Which technician is correct? ✔✔Tech B spring-loaded
Most fuel filters are designed to remove particles larger than ________. ✔✔20 microns
A fuel pump is being replaced for the third time. Technician A says that the gasoline could be
contaminated. Technician B says that wiring to the pump could be corroded. Which technician is
correct? ✔✔Tech B Fuel pump replacement
A fuel filter has been accidentally installed backwards. What is the most likely result? ✔✔Lower
power at higher engine speeds and loads
Technician A says that fuel tanks on 1993 and later vehicles use a check ball to prevent
siphoning gasoline through the filler neck. Technician B says that methanol is considered a
poison. Which technician is correct? ✔✔Both 1993
The fuel pickup tube is part of the filler tube assembly ✔✔False tube assembly
Inline fuel filters may be installed either direction ✔✔False inline fuel filters
What happens when fuel lines get too hot and only fuel vapors go through the fuel injectors?
✔✔Vapor lock
Technician A says low power on acceleration is a symptom of a restricted fuel filter. Technician
B says loss of high speed engine performance is a symptom of a restricted fuel filter. Which
technician is correct? ✔✔Both restricted fuel filter
On a most cars how long will the fuel pump run if the ignition is turned on but the engine is not
started? ✔✔Two seconds
Why are some fuel rails rectangular in shape? ✔✔Reduces noise
Which fuel-injection system uses the MAP sensor as the primary sensor to determine the base
pulse width? ✔✔Speed density
Why is a vacuum line attached to a fuel-pressure regulator on many port-fuel-injected engines?
✔✔To create an equal pressure drop across the injectors
Which sensor has the greatest influence on injector pulse width besides the MAF sensor? ✔✔TP
Technician A says that the port fuel injection injectors operate using five volts from the
computer. Technician B says that sequential fuel injectors all use a different wire color on the
injectors. Which technician is correct? ✔✔Tech B Injectors
Which type of port fuel-injection system uses a fuel temperature and/or fuel-pressure sensor?
✔✔Electronic returnless systems
Dampeners are used on some fuel rails to ________. ✔✔Reduce noise
Where is the fuel-pressure regulator located on a vacuum-biased port fuel-injection system?
✔✔At the outlet of the fuel rail
Technician A says that most fuel injection systems use the PCM to control the pulsing of the fuel
injectors. Technician B says that most fuel injection systems use the PCM to control the
operation of the fuel pump relay. Which technician is correct? ✔✔Both Techs PCM
Which term describes the PCM shutting off fuel injection when the accelerator is pressed all the
way down? ✔✔clear flood mode
Which term describes the PCM using oxygen sensor feedback to control fuel delivery?
✔✔Closed loop mode
Where is the fuel injected in an engine equipped with gasoline direct injection? ✔✔Directly into
the combustion chamber
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank on a vehicle equipped with gasoline direct injection produces
about what fuel pressure? ✔✔50 to 60 psi
The high pressure fuel pumps used in gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems are powered by
________. ✔✔The camshaft
The high pressure fuel pressure is regulated by using ________. ✔✔An electric pressure control
valve
The fuel injectors on a GDI engine operate under a fuel pressure of about ________. ✔✔500 to
2,900 psi
The fuel injectors used on a gasoline direct injection system are pulsed on using what voltage?
✔✔50 to 90 volts
Some engines that use a gasoline direct injection system also have port injection. ✔✔True gas
direct injection
A gasoline direct injection system can be used to start an engine without the need for a starter
motor. ✔✔True
A lack of power from an engine equipped with gasoline direct injection could be due to
________. ✔✔Noisy injectors
Carbon on the intake valves
When compared to conventional port fuel injection, a GDI equipped engine has a ________
compression ratio. ✔✔higher
At idle the injector pulse width of a GDI injector is about ________. ✔✔0.4 ms
Technician A says that the cylinder head and piston design of a GDI engine is the same as in a
port injected engine. Technician B says that a GDI engine uses specially shaped pistons. Which
technician is correct? ✔✔Tech be GDI engines
A characteristic of GDI systems that could cause a customer concern is ________. ✔✔The high
fuel pressure causes the injectors to be noisy
The high pressure fuel pump is cooled by ________. ✔✔The fuel itself
In a GDI engine the tank fuel pump delivers fuel to ________. ✔✔High pressure pump
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