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Distributors & Ignition Systems: Description

The Electronic Ignition System used with the 2.6L engine consists of a battery, ignition switch, ignition coil, IC ignitor (electronic control unit), spark plugs and wiring. See Fig 1. The IC (integrated circuit) ignitor is built into the distributor.

The distributor consists of a power distributing section, a signal generator (reluctor and pick-up coil assembly), an IC ignitor, drive gear and both centrifugal and vacuum advance mechanisms.

Fig 1: Ignition System Components
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