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Ignition Timing Control

Ignition spark timing and ignition dwell time is fully controlled by the PCM/VCM. The PCM/VCM monitors information from various engine sensors, computes the desired spark timing and dwell, and firing of the ignition coil via and IC line to the coil driver.