cHeckING FoR SPARk
The following procedures will determine if the ignition is producing a spark. before proceeding, inspect
all of the wiring and ensure that the Green LED is flashing when the engine is cranked. This ensures
that the ignition is receiving a trigger signal .
Magnectic Pickup (Green and violet):
1. Make sure the ignition is turned OFF and remove the coil wire from the distributor cap. Pull the
boot back so the terminal is easy to see and position the wire 1/2" from ground.
2. Disconnect the magnetic pickup connector from the distributor.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. DO NOT CRANK THE ENGINE.
4. Take a short lengh of wire and short the Green and Violet wires together then pull the wire away.
A spark should jump from the coil wire to ground every time the connection is broken.
5. If there is no spark, substitute another coil and test again. If there is still no spark and all of the
wiring connections have been confirmed, contact the MSD Customer Service Line and send the
unit in for repair.
White Wire trigger:
1. Make sure the ignition is turned OFF and remove the coil wire from the distributor cap. Pull the
boot back so the terminal is easy to see and position the wire 1/2" from ground.
2. Disconnect the White wire from the distributor.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. DO NOT CRANK THE ENGINE.
4. Tap the White wire to ground several times. A spark should jump from the coil wire to ground when
the white wire is removed from ground.
5. If there is no spark, substitute another coil and test again. If there is still no spark and all of the
wiring connections have been confirmed, contact the MSD Customer Service Line and send the
unit in for repair.
limited Warranty
M
SD IGNITION warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under its intended normal
use*, when properly installed and purchased from an authorized MSD dealer, for a period of one year from the date
of the original purchase. This warranty is void for any products purchased through auction websites. If found to be
defective as mentioned above, it will be repaired or replaced at the option of MSD Ignition. Any item that is covered
under this warranty will be returned free of charge using Ground shipping methods.
This shall constitute the sole remedy of the purchaser and the sole liability of MSD Ignition. To the extent permitted
by law, the foregoing is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties or representation whether expressed or implied,
including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness. In no event shall MSD Ignition or its suppliers be liable
for special or consequential damages.
*Intended normal use means that this item is being used as was originally intended and for the original application
as sold by MSD Ignition. Any modifications to this item or if it is used on an application other than what MSD Ignition
markets the product, the warranty will be void. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to determine that this item
will work for the application they are intending. MSD Ignition will accept no liability for custom applications.
Service
In case of malfunction, this MSD component will be repaired free of charge according to the terms of the warranty.
When returning MSD components for warranty service,
Proof of Purchase
must be supplied for verification. After
the warranty period has expired, repair service is based on a minimum and maximum fee.
All returns must have a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number
issued to them before
being returned. To obtain an RMA number please contact MSD Customer Service at 1 (888) MSD-7859 or
visit our website at www.msdignition.com/rma to automatically obtain a number and shipping information.
When returning the unit for repair, leave all wires at the length in which you have them installed. be sure to include
a detailed account of any problems experienced, and what components and accessories are installed on the vehicle.
The repaired unit will be returned as soon as possible using Ground shipping methods (ground shipping is covered
by warranty). For more information, call MSD Ignition at (915) 855-7123. MSD technicians are available from 7:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (mountain time).
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© 2007 Autotronic Controls Corporation
FRM28912
Revised 08/07
Printed in U.S.A.
