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Ignition transformer capacitor?? #13978 05/04/02 05:22 AM
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 352 Bremerton,WA USA E edorfox OP Member
OP edorfox Member E Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 352 Bremerton,WA USA	Hi, What is the purpose of the ignition transformer capacitor attached to the corner of the coil pack? I assume it functions just like the condensors of old. Could a "bad" one allow the engine to run but cause a miss at idle and/or other ignition symptoms? ...Ed 2000 Silver Frost SVT #1625 14 Jan 2000 Dual Mode Dampener A/C switched K&N Dropin Magnecor

Re: Ignition transformer capacitor?? #13979 05/04/02 07:14 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 1,861 Thousand Oaks, California, USA B Big Jim Member
Big Jim Member B Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 1,861 Thousand Oaks, California, USA	It is for radio noise supression. If it goes bad, you will probably never notice it. Over the years I have seen many cars with them missing or disconnected with no problems evident. Jim Johnson 98 SVT

Re: Ignition transformer capacitor?? #13980 05/04/02 08:10 AM
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 352 Bremerton,WA USA E edorfox OP Member
OP edorfox Member E Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 352 Bremerton,WA USA	Thanks Jim! ...Ed 2000 Silver Frost SVT #1625 14 Jan 2000 Dual Mode Dampener A/C switched K&N Dropin Magnecor

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