Electronic Ignition: Description

All Chrysler Corp. trucks and vans use Chrysler Corp. Electronic Ignition. This system consists of a battery, ignition switch, an electronic control unit, a distributor with a reluctor, magnetic pick-up coil, and vacuum advance unit, an ignition coil, and a single ballast resistor. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Chrysler Corp. Electronic Ignition System Wiring Diagram for V8 and 6 Cylinder Engines (Note: No Pin "3")

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All engines use an electronic control unit in 1980 with a 4 wire connector (1979 and earlier had 5 pin connector). A 2-wire connector is used at the distributor.