Ignition Control Module: Description and Operation

1986 Jaguar Vanden Plas L6-4.2LSECTION Description and Operation
Amplifier AB 14

Amplifier:




Fig. 3 Ignition Amplifier:




The amplifier consists of a solid state electronic module (GM) housed in an aluminium case with two pre-wired leads which connect to the low tension terminals of the ignition coil.


Ignition Components:




Connection from the distributor pick-up module is made by an assembly of two leads inside a screening braid which plugs into a socket on the amplifier side.

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