A method for igniting a continuous combustion engine including an electronic engine control member, a high energy box, a spark plug ignition circuit and a fuel solenoid valve, cooperating with a starter motor, the method being implemented by the electronic engine control member and including precharging the high energy box before an engine starting procedure, activated on an engine starting command, the precharging being controlled by switching on the electronic engine control member, or by putting the engine in idle mode.