Saxat från NGK's website:
"As well as reducing electrical noise for radio, television and mobile telephones etc, many modern ignition systems require resistor plugs to stop electrical noise from interfering with the vehicle's on-board electronic control units (ECUs). If non-resistor plugs are used in place of resistor ones, the result can be malfunction and in some cases immobilisation of the vehicle. Resistor spark plugs should always be fitted, therefore, where specified.
...The function of the resistor is to reduce electrical noise generated by the ignition system. The most effective place to situate a resistor in the high tension circuit is as close to the spark plug as possible. This makes the spark plug an ideal place to house the resistor. Because the resistance value is only approximately 5000 ohms, there is no detrimental effect on engine performance, power output, vehicle emissions etc..."
Och Denso säger ungefär samma sak:
"...Often people fear the word resistor because it makes them think the voltage and current is limited. The resistor that is fitted in the spark plug is 5k Ohm. This is nothing compared to the resistance of the air or the air/fuel mixture in an engine. There is no measurable effect on performance. The resistor is necessary to prevent problems with engine management systems, cellular telephones and datalogging equipment. The spark plug is the best place to put the resistor, because this is the closest you can get to the spark itself. The resistor value of a resistor spark plug and resistor leads and caps is
less than 0.01% of the total resistor value of the air/fuel mixture inside the engine."
Det borde innebära att om man byter tändstift från resistor till utan resistor kan du öka elektrodavståndet med ungefär 0,01%...
