Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
01 145 electrical system diagnosis02 146 electrical system diagnosis03 ABS, Alfa Romeo Code and engine management
Alfa Romeo 145/146 Electrical System Diagnosis Manual, Volume 3 (1994-2001)01 · 145 electrical system diagnosis
01 · Diagnostics

Ignition coils

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Electrical System Diagnosis Manual, Volume 3
Year
1994–2001
Section
Electrical components › Ignition coils
145 electrical system diagnosisIgnition coils

IGNITION COILS

Ignition is ensured by means of two spark plugs per cylinder. The spark plugs are asymmetric and their sizes are different. This is a lost spark static distribution system in which four coils each power the spark plug of the cylinder located underneath it and that of the cylinder coupled to it, at the same time (1-4) (2-3).

Ignition coil

This system is a sophisticated evolution of the T. Spark ignition system. It offers the following advantages:

  • reduced amount of high voltage wires consequently increasing reliability and reducing electric interference;
  • the position and the length of the wires avoid accidental inversion of spark plug wires during servicing.

REMOVAL/REFITTING (Specific for post-modification versions)

  • Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
  1. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
  2. Remove the fastening screws and remove the ignition coil cover.
Engine ignition coil and spark plug wire assembly diagram
Ignition coil cover

REMOVAL/REFITTING (Specific for pre-modification versions)

  • Disconnect the (-) battery terminal.
  1. Remove the fastening screws and remove the ignition coil cover.
Ignition coils
  1. Remove the high voltage wires.
  2. Remove the fastening screws and remove the ignition coils.
  • If required, remove the fastening screws and remove the ignition coil support rod.
  • Refit the engine oil filler cap.
  1. Disconnect the ignition coil electric connections.
  2. Remove the high voltage wires.
  3. Remove the fastening screws and remove the ignition coils.
  • If required, remove the fastening screws and remove the ignition coil support rod.
Ignition coils with support rod

Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146

Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.