What Does Secondary Ignition Mean?

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Secondary ignition refers to the act of attempting to start the vehicle again after it has already been started. Many car owners mistakenly believe that the engine hasn't started after the first ignition attempt, leading them to perform a secondary ignition operation. However, secondary ignition can cause some degree of damage to the vehicle's components. Below is an introduction to the hazards of secondary ignition: 1. It can cause certain damage to the starter motor and ignition coil. Starting the car again when it's already running can lead to gear grinding in the starter motor, typically causing damage to the starter motor's drive gear and the engine's flywheel ring gear. 2. This damage is mainly limited to the flywheel ring gear and the starter pinion gear, resulting in excessive wear on the starter's local components, but it won't harm important parts like the engine and transmission.