How do you fit an ignition module??
07-01-2006, 05:11 PM
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How do you fit an ignition module??
After checking the haynes manual i thought it went in where the heater fan motor is but the guy at the shop says it goes under the dizzy cap 
Can someone clarify where it goes and how difficult it is?
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Can someone clarify where it goes and how difficult it is?
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07-01-2006, 05:14 PM
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2 SCREWS ON THE SIDE OF THE DIZZY...REMOVE CAP UNDO SCREWS AND GENTLTY PULL AND OUT IT POPS ..I USUALLY TAKE DIZZY OUT .. JUST MARK HEAD AND DIZZY BODY TO GET IT RETIMED OK
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There is no such item fitted to an Escort RST. The only ignition modules fitted to distributors (onto the outside of the dizzy) on a Ford Escort were on the Lucas distributors on the carburettor models (your RST is a Bosch dizzy and fuel injection).
The ECU controls the ignition system on the RST without needing an ignition amp/module.
The ECU controls the ignition system on the RST without needing an ignition amp/module.
07-01-2006, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DazC
There is no such item fitted to an Escort RST. The only ignition modules fitted to distributors (onto the outside of the dizzy) on a Ford Escort were on the Lucas distributors on the carburettor models (your RST is a Bosch dizzy and fuel injection).
The ECU controls the ignition system on the RST without needing an ignition amp/module.
The ECU controls the ignition system on the RST without needing an ignition amp/module.
08-01-2006, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by DazC
Can you take a photo?
It's maybe called something else but a few folk here have said ignition module. In the haynes manual it calls it an ignition amplifier module if that helps
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09-01-2006, 12:53 PM
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i agree with Daz, its not for the RS.
i have a lucas ignition module one somewhere its almost lozonge shaped )about 70x40mm) with 3 or so small electrical connection blades on it. if this is the one your taking about i think it is for the carbed escorts not the RS. confussingly the part is listed as fitting a RS turbo, it had me confused for a while but the instructions say it fits onto the top of the Dizzy!!!!!!! but nothing to fit it to
so it goes in the big box of shit in the garage 
d
i have a lucas ignition module one somewhere its almost lozonge shaped )about 70x40mm) with 3 or so small electrical connection blades on it. if this is the one your taking about i think it is for the carbed escorts not the RS. confussingly the part is listed as fitting a RS turbo, it had me confused for a while but the instructions say it fits onto the top of the Dizzy!!!!!!! but nothing to fit it to
so it goes in the big box of shit in the garage d
16-01-2006, 01:43 AM
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vroooom ptssssh: I know this now, i know, and im sorry 
I was replying to another thread kevsrs started, and someone on there was going on about an MFI having a fuel cut off switch (EFI's only), so with that stuck in my head i pictured it was an MFI XR3i, then it dawned on me it might be an RS, so i posted up saying is it an RS, no reply, so he obviously had logged in for a while and went out and bought an ignition module
Ive left a somewhat lengthy bit of info on your post by the way
I was replying to another thread kevsrs started, and someone on there was going on about an MFI having a fuel cut off switch (EFI's only), so with that stuck in my head i pictured it was an MFI XR3i, then it dawned on me it might be an RS, so i posted up saying is it an RS, no reply, so he obviously had logged in for a while and went out and bought an ignition module
Ive left a somewhat lengthy bit of info on your post by the way
16-01-2006, 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by vroooom ptssssh
Ive just replied, i think a lighter and petrol would benefit me
Stop being a cheap skate and buy some Super Unleaded, higher octane rating
16-01-2006, 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by vroooom ptssssh
Ive just replied, i think a lighter and petrol would benefit me
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