Purpose/Function
Detects ion generation in the combustion chamber for detecting pre-ignition.
Detects ions which occur due to fuel combustion as current by applying bias voltage to the spark plug, which is amplified in the ignition coil internal circuit and input to the PCM.
Construction
Built into the ignition coil.

Operation
Accumulates the secondary current of the ignition coil in bias condenser (1) and detects ion current (2) by applying the bias voltage to the spark plug.
Pulls in current (4) increased by current amplification circuit (3) to the ignition coil from the PCM.
The PCM measures/converts the current sent to the ignition coil and monitors.

Ion generation mechanism
Ions are generated based on: fuel combustion = chemical reaction / disassociation. The generated negative ions move to the center electrode of the spark plug to which bias voltage is applied, positive ions move to the grounded engine wall surface, and then current flows from the spark plug to the ignition coil.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Ion Sensor Inspection
Lap Pre Tensioner Seat Belt [Two Step Deployment Control System]Clock
The time is displayed when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON.
With Fully Automatic Type Climate Control System
With Manual Type Climate Control System
Time setting
1. Switch the ignition ACC or ON.
2. Adjust the time using the time setting buttons (
, ).
The hours advance while the t ...
Front Side Frame Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
1. Drill the 15 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
2. Drill the 4 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.
NOTE:
When drilling the 4 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure, do not
drill a hole all the way through or there ...
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Purpose/Function
Detects the ECT as basic information for mainly determining the fuel injection
amount.
Detects the ECT and inputs it to the PCM as an ECT signal.
The ECT sensor No.2 is only used for OBD.
Construction
ECT sensor No.1
Installed to the water out ...