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Secondary ignition diagnostics are often overlooked in modern vehicles due to coil-on-plug systems—but the waveform still tells a powerful story. In this video, secondary ignition waveforms are captured and analyzed using an oscilloscope to reveal what is actually happening inside combustion chambers.
This lesson breaks down each part of a secondary ignition waveform, explains what “normal” looks like, and demonstrates how common engine faults show up in real-world scope patterns.
Topics covered include:
Understanding secondary ignition voltage requirements
Spark line interpretation and burn time analysis
Lean vs rich combustion patterns
Spark plug fouling and resistance issues
Secondary ignition leakage and insulation breakdown
Why secondary ignition diagnostics still matter on COP systems
This video is intended for technicians who want to move beyond scan-tool data and build real diagnostic confidence using an oscilloscope.
👨🔧 Ideal for:
Automotive technicians
Diagnostic techs
Shop owners and trainers
Anyone learning oscilloscope diagnostics
📌 Tools & Concepts:
Automotive oscilloscopes
Capacitive and inductive secondary pickups
Coil-on-plug ignition systems
Pattern recognition diagnostics
If secondary ignition scope patterns have ever felt confusing or outdated—this video will change that.
