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Ignition Coil Triggering

Control of ignition coils is an output function of MS S52 control module. System is solid state with no moving parts. Control module triggers each coil individually based on parameters of engine speed and crankshaft position. Ignition timing can be modified between each individual coil firing and can also be adjusted on a cylinder selective basis for knock control.