Electronic Ignition: Description

NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with the Electronic Spark Control System, also refer to the Chrysler Corp. Electronic Spark Control System article in this Section.

All Federal 4 and 6 cylinder engines and Federal 2-Bbl. 318" V8 engines use Chrysler Corp. Electronic Ignition. This system consists of an electronic control unit, a distributor with a reluctor and magnetic pick-up (4-cylinder engines use a Hall Effect pick-up) and vacuum advance, a coil and a ballast resistor (except on 4 cylinder models).

The V8 and 6 cylinder engines use a control unit with a 4 pin connector. The 4 cylinder engines use a 5 pin connector on the control unit. All 4 cylinder engines have a distributor with a 3 wire connector, all V8 and 6 cylinder engines use a 2 wire connector at the distributor.

NOTE: There is no terminal "3" on ignition module of 6-cylinder and V8 models.

Fig 1: Chrysler Corp. Electronic Ignition Wiring Diagram for V8 and 6-Cyl. Engines (Note: No Pin "3" on Module)

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

Fig 2: Chrysler Corp. Electronic Ignition Wiring Diagram for 4-Cyl. Models

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC