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Sensors and Switches - Ignition System > < Ignition Signal
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Ignition Control Module: Description and Operation
Ignitor

Ignition Circuit

PURPOSE

Controls ignition discharge by interrupting the ignition coil primary current ground. The ignitor is a solid state component.

LOCATION

On the firewall.

OPERATION

The ignitor is a switching device used to interrupt the ignition coil ground connection and induce high voltage from the coil secondary windings. 
A signal from the ECU controls ignitor switching, enabling the ECU to regulate ignition timing based engine operating condition information
received from various sensors.

Sensors and Switches - Ignition System > < Ignition Signal