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mmonaco 03-16-04 09:27 PM

So whats the purpose of the Ignitor
 
Ive asked a few freinds and searched but cant figure out what exaclty it does.

DamonB 03-16-04 10:36 PM

ECU tells ignitor when to fire coils.

tiger18 03-16-04 10:39 PM

why doesnt ECU just tell coils when to fire

MPython 03-17-04 12:13 AM

prolly cause the ECU can't drive the coils directly (not enough voltage/energy -- not a question of timing), so the ignitor is basically an amplifier (thus must have it's own power connection)... or possibly, the ECU is just a trigger for the ignitor (I would have to look at the internals of the ignitor)

duboisr 03-17-04 02:55 AM

The triggers tell the ECU where the crank is, the ECU tells the ignitor to fire the coils .

mmonaco 03-19-04 05:18 PM

SO even when running aftermarket Igniton amps,and coils you still need the ignitor than?

mad_7tist 03-19-04 06:10 PM

the ignitor also kepps the ecu safe from any voltage spike from the coils.

user 9348703 03-19-04 08:51 PM


Originally posted by mmonaco
SO even when running aftermarket Igniton amps,and coils you still need the ignitor than?
yes


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