Thread: Reference Resistor (R16/1) for EZL Ignition, 1986 2.3-16V No resistor = no retard
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Old 11-28-2001, 07:03 PM
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. . . zener diodes
they must be biased (typically 5 to 10ma depending on wattage) in order to act as a 'zener'.

In my DI module there is NO bias so it would not be possible to use one even if you wanted to! Also the zener impedance is low and does not equate to a resistor's impedance.
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