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Technical data

TECHNICAL DATA

Engine code ABZ/AEW
RPM limit (Motronic) 6300 +/- 40 RPM
Engine idle speed Maintained by Idle Air Control (IAC), (cannot be adjusted)
Ignition system Single-coil system with 8 ignition coils (combined coil and power output stage) located above spark plug connectors and installed directly on spark plugs
Firing order 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Engine speed (RPM) sensor resistance approx. 1.0 k ohms
Ignition coils Individual coils controlled by two power output stages
Ignition timing Determined by Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM), (cannot be adjusted)