摘要 |
#CMT# #/CMT# The device i.e. casing (1), has a connector (3) connected with an ignition coil (12), and display units for displaying an operating state of the ignition coil. The display units are coupled to comparison units for comparing a value of a discharge current on a discharge path of the coil, with a threshold, where an ignition of an LED (4) of the display units corresponds to a defective state of the coil. An operating state of the coil is defective if the discharge current value is lower than the threshold, and is good if the value is higher than the threshold. #CMT# : #/CMT# An independent claim is also included for a method for determining an operating state of an ignition coil. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# Determining device i.e. casing (claimed), for determining an operating state of an ignition coil in a motor vehicle for detecting ignition failure to trigger an alert for changing the ignition coil. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# The configuration of the casing eliminates the need for heavy electronics, additional cabling and any power supply, thus reducing volume and cost of the casing, and permitting to effectively verify the operating state of the ignition coil in a simple and rapid manner. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The drawing shows a schematic view of a determining device for determining an operating state of an ignition coil in a motor vehicle. 1 : Ignition coil operating state determining casing 3 : Connector 4 : LED 9 : Electronic control unit 12 : Ignition coil. |