ignition control module question

[slipknot555_666_69]

does an control module affect performance or is it just it works or not kinda part?

[liquid_cool]

if its an OEM kinda part..then its a (just works part)

they do make aftermarket ignition controllers that allow for advancing and or retarding the ingnition and allso changing the fireing order..its been a while but on some V8 race engines..they change the fireing order from oem to a more powerfull and balanced order using a controll modual..i dont know if there is a specific book on it so you can read up on it..may be another nicco head has some more info to add to my post..hope this helps some.

[slipknot555_666_69]

i looked and couldnt find anything for the ka

hows it been gary

[crsilvia13]

so ive been trying to find a write up on how to test for a bad ignition coil is there any way to do this easily

[slipknot555_666_69]

unplug the wire coming from the cap to the coil and hook in a spark plug

[crsilvia13]

i tried that and got nothing but when i use i multimeter i can pick up current from it?

[slipknot555_666_69]

how much current and it maybe the control module it went out in mine and i thought it was the coil

[rioredstang]

If you take a test light and touch to the ignition side of the coil and have somebody crank the engine over the test lite will faintly blink. This is the ignition module triggering the coil to fire. No blink, just a constant glow, bad ignitor. Does the engine run or do you have a no start?

[crsilvia13]

right now its not starting at all the started died a couple days ago and that got replaced right after that i took a trip to the gas station and it died while i was driving

[slipknot555_666_69]

i would replace to control module then if that doesnt work the coil start with the cheaper of the 2