Circuit for ignition misfire recognition in a combustion engine

The circuit includes an ignition coil (Z) with a primary (ZP) and a secondary (ZS) winding, and an ignition cut-off device (T1). A measuring unit (ME) measures the secondary current (IS). A resistance (RM) may be arranged in the secondary winding path. The measuring unit may be controlled by a control unit (SE). The secondary current may be detected at different times and compared with stored data.