Prestart check list, Installation instructions 5 m s d – MSD 6530 Digital Programmable 6AL-2 Installation User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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PRESTART CHECK LIST

• The only wires connected to the coil terminals are the MSD Orange to coil positive and Black to

coil negative.

• The small Red wire of the MSD is connected to a switched 12 volt source.

• The MSD power leads are connected directly to the battery positive and negative terminals.

• The battery is connected and fully charged if not using an alternator.

• The engine is equipped with at least one ground strap to the chassis.

• If running a 4 or 6-cylinder, the cylinder count must be modified in the Pro-Data+ Software. Default

is 8-cylinder.

LED

The LED on the side of the MSD monitors several operating conditions of the MSD. If the LED indicates

that there is a problem with the ignition system, follow the steps through the Troubleshooting section.

The LED will appear to be on steady at above idle speeds when everything is functioning properly.

• When 12 volts are applied to the small Red wire, the LED will turn on to indicate power.

• When cranking or running, the LED will blink for each trigger signal.

• Code 2 will flash for low battery voltage.

• Code 3 will flash for high battery voltage.

• Code 4 will flash for converter off (ignition problem).

WARNING: The MSD 6-Series Ignitions are capacitive discharge ignitions. High voltage is present

at the coil primary terminals. Do not touch the coil or connect test equipment to the

terminals.

Figure 2 Wiring the Programmable 6AL-2 Ignition with a Magnetic Pickup.

GREEN

PN 8860

HARNESS

VIOLET

OR

GREEN

VIOLET

DISTRIBUTOR

WITH

MAGNETIC PICKUP

MSD CRANK

TRIGGER WHEEL

DISTRIBUTOR

+

HEAVY RED

HEAVY BLACK

TO BATTERY

TO BATTERY

+

ORANGE (TO COIL +)

BLACK (TO COIL -)

WHITE

AMPLIFIER/POINTS

(NOT USED)

IGNITION KEY

TO 12V

RED

PINK

DARK BLUE

LIGHT BLUE

WHITE/BLUE

HALL-EFFECT

(NOT USED)

LAUNCH

(12V TO ACTIVATE)

BURNOUT

(12V TO ACTIVATE)

RETARD

(12V TO ACTIVATE)

GRAY

TACH OUTPUT

MAP

SENSOR

RED

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