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Terminology

Electronic Ignitions

BID  -   Breakerless Inductive Discharge (AMC)
CDI  -   Capacitor Discharge Ignition (AMC)
C3I  -   Computer Controlled Coil Ignition (GM)
COP  -   Coil On Plug Ignition
CSSA  -   Cold Start Spark Advance (Ford)
CSSH  -   Cold Start Spark Hold (Ford)
DIS  -   Distributorless Ignition System (Ford)
DIS  -   Direct Ignition System (GM)
EDIS  -   Electronic Distributorless Ignition System (Ford)
HEI  -   High Energy Ignition (GM)
ITCS  -   Ignition Timing Control System (Honda)
SDI  -   Saab Direct Ignition
SSI  -   Solid State Ignition (Ford)

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