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Ignition System: Description and Operation

IGNITION SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION
Ignition timing is controlled by the electronic control module. The standard reference ignition timing data for the engine operating conditions are pre-programmed in the memory of the ECM (engine control module).

The engine operating conditions (speed, load, warm-up condition, etc.) are detected by the various sensors. Based on these sensor signals, the ECM controls the ignition timing.