Ford TFI Ignition Module Comparison: Gray vs Black, Remote & Distributor Pinouts

This schematic compares four variants of the Ford TFI (Thick Film Ignition) ignition control module, showing each module's shape, mounting style, and complete connector pinout. Two gray "Push Start" versions are shown: a remote-mounted module (pins: PIP in, SPOUT in, START SIGNAL in, RUN POWER in, COIL NEGITIVE [sic], IGNITION GROUND) and a distributor-mounted module with the same harness pins except PIP out, plus a three-pin distributor interface (HALL EFFECT GROUND, HALL EFFECT POWER, PROFILE IGNITION PICKUP (PIP) SIGNAL). Two black "Computer Controlled Dwell" versions are also shown: a remote-mounted module (PIP in, SPOUT in, IDM out, RUN POWER in, COIL NEGITIVE, IGNITION GROUND) and a distributor-mounted module (PIP out, SPOUT in, IDM out, RUN POWER in, COIL NEGITIVE, IGNITION GROUND) that also carries the three-pin Hall effect distributor connections. The key functional differences visible are that gray Push Start modules use a START SIGNAL input where black CCD modules provide an IDM output, and that distributor-mounted units output PIP while remote-mounted units receive PIP as an input. The diagram is credited Copyright 2004 RJM Injection Technologies, www.fordfuelinjection.com. It serves as a quick identification and pinout reference for distinguishing gray vs. black and remote vs. distributor-mounted TFI modules.