Ignition System: Distributor

All models except 1.6L (VIN 4) Federal 1.6L (VIN C) engines are equipped with a Delco-Remy High Energy Ignition (HEI) system. The distributor used with the HEI system contains both centrifugal and vacuum advance mechanisms.

1.6L (VIN 4) engines are equipped with Nippondenso Integrated Ignition Assembly system. The distributor contains both coil and ignition module, and has centrifugal and vacuum advance mechanisms.

All other models are equipped with the Delco-Remy High Energy Ignition system with Electronic Spark Timing (HEI-EST). The HEI-EST distributor is not equipped with centrifugal or vacuum advance mechanisms since all advance is controlled by the Electronic Control Module (ECM).