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Ignition Coil

Coils are oil filled and are energized whenever the ignition switch is in the "ON" or "START" position. They contain a positive "BATT" terminal and a negative "TACH" (sometimes called "DEC") terminal and a single secondary terminal. A special connector attaches the green wire from the control module to the negative terminal ("TACH") and the wire from the ignition switch to the positive terminal ("BATT").

NOTE: "DEC" refers to Distributor Electronic Control. This terminal is also referred to as the "Tach Test" terminal.
Fig 1: Schematic of Dura-Spark II Ignition System
G09316153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.