RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2003)
Ignition Relay: Description and Operation
IGNITION CONTROL
The ignition system is controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on all engines.
This engine uses a separate ignition coil for each cylinder. The one-piece coil bolts directly to the cylinder head. Rubber boots seal the secondary
terminal ends of the coils to the top of all 8 spark plugs. A separate electrical connector is used for each coil.
Because of coil design, spark plug cables (secondary cables) are not used. A distributor is not used with this engine.
Two knock sensors (one for each cylinder bank) are used to help control spark knock.
The Auto Shutdown (ASD) relay provides battery voltage to each ignition coil.
The ignition system consists of:
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8 Spark Plugs
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8 Separate Ignition Coils
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2 Knock Sensors
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Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Also to be considered part of the ignition system are certain inputs from the Crankshaft Position, Camshaft Position, Throttle Position, 2 knock sensors
and MAP Sensors.
