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1996 Nissan Altima, Ignition waveform
Posted to the Waveform Library on 5/5/2008

Left image is normal primary voltage and current, right image is bad primary voltage and current. The coil dwell has dropped so low that the coil can't charge enough to properly fire.

 

car Vehicle Data

1996 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L

Engine2.4 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed AutomaticTransaxle (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
SubsystemIgnition
Component
ConditionKnown Bad

car Vehicle Data

1996 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L

Engine2.4 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed AutomaticTransaxle (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
SubsystemIgnition
Component
ConditionKnown Bad