Ignition Systems
NOTE:
For additional information and descriptions see IGNITION SYSTEMS in TESTS W/O CODES
article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section. Perform spark output check in TESTS W/O CODES
article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section before entering these tests. Some ignition systems require that Quick Test procedure be performed prior to testing. This will retrieve trouble codes from the EEC-IV system. See TESTS W/CODES
article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.
IGNITION SYSTEM ACRONYMS
| Acronym |
Definition |
| BAT+ Or BAT (+) |
Battery Positive |
| BAT- Or BAT (-) |
Battery Negative |
| BOB |
Breakout Box |
| CBD |
Closed Bowl Distributor (TFI-IV) |
| CCD |
Computer Controlled Dwell (TFI-IV) |
| CID |
Cylinder Identification |
| C1, C2, C3 |
Coil Drive (Coils 1, 2 & 3) |
| DIS |
Distributorless Ignition System |
| ECA |
Electronic Control Assembly (EEC-Processor, Computer, Processor) |
| EDIS |
Electronic Distributorless Ignition System |
| DPI |
Dual Plug Inhibit (High Signal - Right Plugs Fire, Low Signal - Both Sides Fire) |
| IDM |
Ignition Diagnostic Monitor (Diagnostic Signal To ECA) |
| IGGND |
Ignition Ground (Low Current Ground Reference) |
| KOEC |
Key On Engine Cranking (Testing Condition) |
| KOEO |
Key On Engine Off (Testing Condition) |
| KOER |
Key On Engine Running (Testing Condition) |
| PIP |
Profile Ignition Pickup (Crankshaft Sensor Signal) |
| PWR GND |
Power Ground Circuit To DIS Module |
| SAW |
Spark Angle Word |
| SPOUT |
Spark Output (ECA Spark Control Signal) |
| TFI Or TFI-IV |
Thick Film Ignition (IV Is 4th Generation) |
| VPWR Or VBAT |
Battery Power Or Battery Voltage |
| VRS Or VR Sensor |
Variable Reluctance Sensor (Crankshaft) |
IGNITION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION
| Application |
System |
| 2.3L Ranger |
DIS |
| 2.9L Ranger |
TFI-IV |
| 3.0L Aerostar & Ranger |
TFI-IV |
| 4.0L Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger |
EDIS |
| 4.9L Bronco, Pickup & Van |
TFI-IV |
| 5.0L Bronco, Pickup & Van |
TFI-IV |
| 5.8L Bronco, Pickup & Van |
TFI-IV |
| 7.5L Pickup & Van |
TFI-IV |