GS430, LS430, Lx470 & SC430

Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) uses Engine Control Module (ECM) for determining ignition timing (spark advance). ECM may determine ignition timing (spark advance) based on various input signals, engine RPM and knock sensor input signals.

Camshaft position sensor and crankshaft position sensor deliver input signals to ECM. ECM detects standard crankshaft position based on camshaft position sensor input signals, and actual crankshaft position and engine speed by crankshaft position sensor input signals. Camshaft position sensor is mounted to front of left upper (No. 3) timing belt cover. Crankshaft position sensor is located at front of crankshaft, near crankshaft pulley. For knock sensor location, see REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION article.

The ECM uses 8 ignition primary control signals to ignitors for ignition coils. DIS uses 8 ignition coils with internal ignitors, one ignition coil for each cylinder. Cylinder No. 1 is front cylinder on left side of engine when viewed from flywheel end of engine. Cylinder No. 2 is front cylinder on right side of engine when viewed from flywheel end of engine. Cylinders No. 1, 3, 5 and 7 are on left side of engine. Cylinders No. 2, 4, 6 and 8 are on right side of engine.

ECM monitors IGF circuit at ignitor to ensure ignition coils have fired. ECM stops fuel injection as a fail-safe function if ECM does not receive IGF signal.