General information about the ignition system (Taurus 1 and 2)

The ignition system of the Tauras / Sable models is a rigid stationary structure consisting of an ignition unit, coil, distributor, spark plug wires and spark plugs themselves. When the ignition is on, the primary circuit is powered.

When the pole of the Hall sensor anchor passes the receiver, a control signal is generated in it, under the influence of which the electronic unit breaks the primary circuit. After a complete drop in voltage, the primary circuit closes again.

When the circuit is on, current flows from the battery through the ignition switch to the primary winding of the coils, then to the amplifier module and to ground. When the electric current is interrupted, the magnetic field of the ignition coil disappears, causing a high voltage to be induced in the secondary winding of the coil. The voltage goes to the distributor, where the runner directs it to the appropriate spark plug. The process is constantly repeated.

All vehicles are equipped with a mechanically driven distributor in a composite cast housing, a Hall sensor, and an octane corrector. All models use an integral ignition module (TFI - IV), fixed to the base of the distributor. The TFI - IV module used on four-cylinder engines includes a "push start" unit, which allows the car to be towed if necessary.