Automotive Car Ignition System

With the exception of very old model cars, most cars have electronic ignition systems. In general, the wire sets on electronic ignitions need to be replaced every 30,000 miles due to the high voltage (14,000 to 30,000 volts), which breaks down the wire sets internally. Also, the higher under-hood temperatures of new cars deteriorate the wire sets externally.

Autos equipped with electronic ignitions have no need for points and condensers. Distributor tune-up kits containing points, rotor and condenser remedy ignition problems in cars without electronic systems.