DSG-423 IGNITION SYSTEM
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Description
The DSG-423 engine is equipped with an individual coil
on plug electronic ignition system. The brain of this
system is the Electronic Engine Control (GCP) Module
which receives inputs from the following:
• Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
• Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
• Engine Temperature Sensor
From these inputs, the GCP module computes spark
strategy (spark advance) to obtain optimum engine
performance for correct input conditions, through the
following outputs:
• Ignition Coils
• Spark Plugs.
WARNING: HIGH TENSION VOLTAGE PRODUCED
BY A DISTRIBUTORLESS IGNITION SYSTEM IS
HIGHER THAN FOR A CONVENTIONAL IGNITION
SYSTEM. WHEN CARRYING OUT SERVICE
OPERATIONS ON AN ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH
DISTRIBUTORLESS IGNITION, IT IS IMPORTANT
TO BE AWARE OF THE ABOVE POINT AS WELL AS
ALL THE USUAL SAFETY MEASURES TO
PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF ELECTRIC
SHOCKS.
Ignition Coil
Spark Plug
Engine Coolant Temp
(ECT) Sensor
Crankshaft Position
(CKP) Sensor
Camshaft Position
(CMP) Sensor
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