I can’t explain exactly how the igniter works, but this is how I “think” the electronic ignition works in a general sort of way:
The signal generator inside the distributor is basically a spinning shaft with magnetic blades on it. As each magnetic blade passes ever so close (but not actually...
A dead igniter was always my fear - on some long away trip.
While I never experienced one, those who know who I asked about it said ...
“when the igniter goes - the engine won’t run at all”
From what I could dig up, there’s no good way to test the 2F igniter except to swap in a known working...