[BC] Electronic ignition

[Gary Glaenzer]

probably one of those 'coded' keys and the ECM has to recognize the code before it gives
the okey-dokey to Mr. Starter Solenoid


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark W. Croom" <markc at kjly.com>
To: "Broadcasters' Mailing List" <broadcast at radiolists.net>
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 2:42 PM
Subject: [BC] Electronic ignition


> I don't know if this is what you mean, but if I jam the key into the ignition
> of my 2000 Windstar and turn it quickly there is a very real delay before the
> starter engages. It feels "wrong" to me, but that's that way it is.
>
> On the other hand, if I just move a little more slowly I don't get "ahead" of
> the computer and it feels fine.
>
> It definitely doesn't work like my old Galaxie 500. Only the starter switch
> was digital in that thing  ;-)
>
> The Windstar gets a lot better mileage, tho.
>
> Mark
> MN
>
> ---------- Original Message -----------
> From: Kevin Block <kblock at cablerocket.com>
>
>  > Are you suggesting hysteresis on the throttle motor? That's no doubt
>  > a possibility however, I've also noticed some delay on starter
>  > engagement as well. Perhaps it's more pronounced on some specific
>  > brands and/or models.
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