Does anyone know what this Engine module does? ECM IGN 21313

[fasttoys]

97 98 LINCOLN MARK VIII ENGINE ECM IGNITION CONT 21313

I can't find any info anywhere about this and it's location

I have spent months trying to get this Mark running perfect but just found out about this unit and it maybe what I need.

 

[unity]

There is TONS of info. Thats the electronic distributor, so to speak. EDIS - Electronic Distributorless Ignition System as Ford calls it. It talks to the computer (PCM a.k.a EEC) and some other items and triggers the coil packs to fire.

But for 97/98, I am pretty sure the PCM manages spark directly. I think that is true for 96 and up with OBD-II. I know when I converted my 96 to COP there was not EDIS module like that.

 

[fasttoys]

Thanks for the knowledge, but where did you find info on this, I've been to Chiltons and more and never found info?

 

[PenGun]

Just tinkering with da search and I found one of these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/121952734239?item=121952734239&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true

 

[chris2523]

96-98 do not have an EDIS8 module.
the PCM handles it.

OBD2 upped the wire count and processing power and an external module was no longer needed.