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Ignition Hall Effect Sensor: Description and Operation

The hall sensor, located in the ignition distributor, generates a square wave signal which is used as a reference for ignition timing, and in some systems, identifies TDC of the #1 cylinder in the firing order as a reference for fuel injection.
For more specific information about the hall sensor, refer to Computers and Control Systems