On cars with GLA, GMA and GPA engines, a battery ignition system with a distributor was installed. And with engines of other models - a battery, contactless, with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
The ignition system of overhead camshaft engines has a vacuum advance control device. This device is different for cars with manual transmission and for cars with automatic transmission.
General information about ignition (Escort 3)
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