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1. 10250 RETARD HOLESHOT MAX MAX BEGIN 9 SPEED REV SPEED TIMING SPEED LIMIT RETARD e L I Bn HOLESHOT REV LIMIT MAX SPEED RETARD RPM 51 52 53 54 DEG S5 S6 S7 S8 N O O1 L IOO IN MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD WATERCRAFT IGNITION SYSTEM PN 4272 CHECKING THE AIR GAP is important to have the correct air gap between the pickup and the flywheel Too much may not trigger the ignition while too little may cause contact to the pickup 8 H 1 Position a small amount of clay on the top of the l 2 4 trigger pickup Figure to right I 2 Place the flywheel on the crankshaft and lightly tap H with a rubber or wooden object to hold it in place 3 Remove the flywheel and measure the thickness of the clay Refer to the chart below to right for the number of shims that will need to be placed under the trigger pickup to obtain the correct air gap SPECIFICATION between the trigger pickup and the magnet in the flywheel The correct air gap is 050 to 094 4 Insert the necessary shims under the trigger pickup Make sure the trigger retaining bolts are the correct length for the number of shims being used and are tightened firmly
2. BROWN WHITE f BROWN ORANGE 0 HEAVY BLACK BATTERY G HEAVY RED BATTERY G BATTERY Gr GREEN PICKUP PROVIDE FOR DUAL IGNITION BLACK GRND E Er 4 PIN CONNECTOR 3 MAGNET TRIGGER ROTOR a sooot ziv 59 3 X 1 7 2 PIN NITRO INDUCTIVE UNIT NITRO CDI UNIT m CONNECTOR GREY RED GREEN 12V TACH WIRE YELLOW ORANGE OUTPUT SHIFT LIGHT SWITCHED BATTERY OES DK BLUE PINK VIOLET TAN PURPLE BLUE 20 LAUNCH RETARD _ 1 2 3 RPM ACTIVATED PUSE BROWN SHIFT LIGHT GEAR RESET RETARD AKTEO YELLOW OUTPUT DARK BROWN eee i 12V TO ACTIVATE 2 BAR 2 29 PSIA PN 23121 1 3 BAR 2 44 PSIA BOOST BROWN VIOLET PN 23131 SENSOR MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com NITRO PROGRAMMABLE IGNITION PN 4215 USING A MAP SENSOR TO INTAKE MANIFOLD BROWN VIOLET DARK BROWN MAP SENSOR 2 BAR 2 29 PSI PN 23121 3 BAR 2 44 PSI PN 23131 3 PIN BROWN YELLOW CONNECTOR NITRO PROGRAMMABLE CD CONTROL PN 4215 WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE LUANCH CONTROL RECOMIVIENDED LEVER SWITCH MPS PN 1 0001 CLUTCH Motorcycle Performance Specialties 407 330 9727 NORMALLY OPEN 9350 Mcint
3. 70 SEA DOO is a Registered Trademark of Bombardier Inc Harley Davidson is a registered Trademark of Harley Davidson Motor Company Service In case of malfunction this component will be repaired free of charge according to the terms ofthe warranty When returning components for service Proof of Purchase must be supplied for warranty verification After the warranty period has expired repair service is charged based on a minimum and maximum charge 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 915 855 7123 or fax a request to 915 857 3344 Send the unit prepaid with proof of purchase to the attention of MSD Powersports Customer Service 12120 Esther Lama Dock 5 El Paso Texas 79936 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 after receipt COD Cashiers Check for any charges For more information call the MSD Powersports Customer Service Line 915 858 3365 MSD Powersports technicians are available from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Monday Friday Mountain Time Limited Warranty MSD Powersports warrants this product to be free from de
4. 10 ON OFF X 35 24 11 25 30 pao 4 1 4 D ou HOLESHOT REV LIMIT 51 52 53 54 15 10 HOLESHOT MAX TDC x 5 YAMAHA BANSHEE TIPS Plug Gap 032 to 036 Battery 7 2V Nicad Battery Aproximately two hours of run time Recommended Timing 23 Degrees BTDC Ad MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD DS 650 Bombardier Ignition System PN 42052 The MSD Enhancer system for the DS 650 Bombardier is designed as a complete system no parts may be substituted with the stock ignition system Power Leads Direct to battery positive Direct to battery negative Coil Lead Direct to one side of the coil Optional Holeshot Wire into a momentary switch Factory Run Switch Wire to the Factory Run Switch Pulse Generator Leads Wire to the blue yellow wire of the pulse generator Wire to the green white wire of the pulse generator Stock CDI Leads Plug direct into stock CDI six pin connector Plug direct into stock CDI six pin connector GREEN HOLESHOT CONTROL
5. olSlol2lolSlolSlolSlol2lolSlolSlo o Q C 2 5 5 NINI lt osesos elelee SISIL NIN REVLIM 4000 RPM RETARD RETARD 15 LEC START ON TART RET ON ET BEGIN RPM 4000 RPM MMRL OFF HSR OFF 2 SISISISIS A o o gt TI N E N 2322 Riele seee eesesesiesosesoSt SEE E EE E EER 7 Co PN A2315 OFF 1 8 MSRL 7750 i CD ololololololelolelelelelelelelelol 50 olm CD HRL 3000 MSR 6 om gt om op aw 2 opa LM op 2B 2 RBR OFF MT 6 63 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 64 www msdpowersports com MSD MSD MULTI CHANNEL IGNITION PN 42351 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING After installing the Ignition System if the craft fails to start check the installation procedure for any missed steps If everything checks cor
6. Power Leads These are the two heavy 12 gauge wires and are responsible for getting direct battery voltage to the ignition The Ignition is load protected from reverse battery connections and will automatically shut down if there is over 27 volts input Heavy Red This wire connects directly to the battery positive terminal or a positive battery junction such as the starter solenoid Note Do not connect to the alternator Heavy Black This wire connects to a good ground either at the battery negative terminal or to the engine Note Engine must be grounded to battery negative This wire is responsible for turning the MC 4 On and Off as well as supplying power to the triggers Connect to a switched 12 volt source such as the ignition key or switch Also recommended for lanyards Red Coils Brown Orange This wire connects to the coil 1 positive terminal This is the ONLY wire that makes electrical contact with the positive coil terminal Coil 1 Brown White This wire connects to the coil 1 negative terminal This is the ONLY wire that makes electrical contact with the negative coil terminal Brown Orange This wire connects to the coil 2 positive terminal This is the ONLY wire that makes electrical contact with the positive coil terminal This wire connects to the coil 2 negative terminal This is the ONLY wire that makes Brown Green i own Gree electrical contact with the negative coil termi
7. OFF ON ON f 13 ON OFF ON MINIMUM TIMING 10000 14 OFF ON ON ON 10250 ON ON 1 6750 ON ON 15 ON ON ON MAX RETARD MAX SPEED STAGING SPEED TIMING BEGIN SPEED REV LIMIT REV LIMIT RETARD Note Staging Rev Limit and Holeshot Rev limit are the same feature TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL SYSTEM CHECKS 1 Check the timing setup function Observe the LED Monitor while attempting to start the engine If the LED blinks the timing setup function has not been returned to the ignition operate off setting Change the setting turn the ignition switch Off and On and start the engine Note the MPEM module may require a 30 40 sec Off period before cranking the engine Review the wiring diagram and confirm that all of the wires are routed to the correct connections Check wire connectors by pulling each connector apart verify all pins are firmly crimped to the wires Check the battery cables to verify that the positive and negative are firmly connected to the battery terminals 5 Check the battery condition with a volt ohm meter If the meter indicates less than 10 volts static non cranking ignition switch On or less than 7 volts while cranking the engine with the starter the Enhancer will not operate properly Replace or charge the battery 6 Check all fuses on MPEM module and voltage regulator 7 Inspect the condition of the lanyard sw
8. GROUND I I LIGHT BLUE STOCK HARNESS ORANGE TACH WIRE __ VIOLET IGNITION PULSE m HARNESS LI BULLET CONNECTOR WHITE PLACE T on BLACK WHITE BLACK FACTORY RUN 4 L FACTORY HARNESS MSD JUMPER SWITCH GROUND 4I MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 WWW mscpowersports com MSD DS 650 BOMBAHDIEH IGNITION SYSTEM PN 42052 PROGRAMMING The DS650 stock engine has a preset timing curve that is not adjustable The timing starts at 11 until 2 500 rom where it starts to slope up to 25 full advance at 5 500 rpm It remains at 25 for remainder of the rom range ss se 57 Sa 42 ON 7250 ON OFF OEF 4 OFF OFF ON 7750 OEF ON OFF 8250 The MSD Ignition provides an adjustment for seen o ot ONT OFF a timing advance of up to 7 over the factory setting The slope or rate of advance is also adjustable from 2 000 5 570 rpm The MSD Ignition also has a 2 high speed retard When set this will retard the timing 2 total from 7 000 rpm through the rev limit setting 2 Deg Retard 9000 JOFF ON ON 9250 9500 Any switch can be 9750 ONJOFF ON ON changed while 10000 ON ON ON engine is running 10250 ON ON HOLESHOT FULL MAX
9. NEGATIVE BATTERY HEAVY RED positive COIL MS 1 BLACK Multiple TACH WHITE OUTPUT T TO POINTS OR AMPLIFIER 12 VOLTS 12 VOLTS MSS DISTAL YELLOW TO GROUND SOLENOID GRAY YELLOW SUPPLIES GROUND NC GRAY REMOVES GROUND WIRED TO AN ECU OUTPUT NOTE It is recommended to have your vehicle s service manual to determine the trigger output wire ECU OUTPUT 12 VOLTS WHITE RED ond torr ON CYL sp 12 VOLTS YELLOW TO GROUND SOLENOID NC 30 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD Pulse Ignition for Harley Davidson PN 42211 The Pulse Ignition is a complete bolt on replacement ignition manufactured specifically for Harley Davidson Evolution Shovel Head and Knucklehead engines Note for 69 and older engines you must use the MSD Pro Billet Distributor PN 4231 REDO Connects to the battery positive terminal BLACK Connects to the battery negative terminal 0000000000 to the Connects to the battery negative terminal 0000000000 negative terminal On Off wire Connect the ignition switch LIGHT BLUE Two step rev limiter When connected to ground the two step rpm limit will be active TACH This terminal provides a standard tach signal TERMINAL COIL HARNESS
10. the Tester to 1000 2000 A is spark verify the coil is functioning by unplugging the red black wire to the coil The spark intensity should decrease If there is no change the HEI coil may be defective or the fuse be blown on the Inductive Ignition unit B If spark intensity did not change substitute another coil and repeat the test If there is now a change in intensity the coil is at fault 6 If there is no spark A Inspect all of the wiring B Substitute another coil and repeat the test If there is now spark the coil is at fault there is still no spark check to make sure there are 12 volts on the small Red wire from the Ignition when the key is in the On position If 12 volts are not present find another switched 12 volt source and repeat the test D If after following the test procedures and inspecting all of the wiring there is still no spark the Harley Nitro Ignition is in need of repair See the Warranty and Service section for information COIL WIRE COIL WIRE TEST PLUG CONNECT TO TO 12V GROUND IGNITION KEY LANYARD RED BROWN ORANGE RED BROWN GREEN WHITE PICKUP GREEN PICKUP HEAVY RED BATTERY BATTERY GI HEAVY BLACK NITRO INDUCTIVE UNIT INDUCTIVE UNIT NITRO CDI UNIT _ NOTE SELECT TOP FUEL ON DISPLAY HEAVY BLACK BATTERY G HEAVY RED 6 PIN BATTERY 20
11. TWO POINTS OR AMPLIFIED TRIGGER INPUT MC 4 IGNITION CONTROL n Ss ee a lt PN 4224 WHITE BLUE RED BLACK BLACK GREEN BLUE WHITE WHITE MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MC 4 MOTORCYCLE IGNITION PN 4224 WIRING DIAGRAM FOR BURNOUT LAUNCH REV LIMITS MPS PN 1 0001 CLUTCH CLUTCH LEVER LEVER SWITCH RECOMMENDED NORMALLY OPEN CLUTCH SWITCH PLUNGER 2 POSITION DK BLUE USER LAUNCH M BURN LAUNCH REV LIMIT 3 REV LIMIT SUPE LT BLUE PN 8807 BURNOUT SINGLE POLE DOUBLE THROW N 4 IGNITION CONTROL PN 4224 USING A SYNC SIGNAL OR MAP SENSOR MAP SENSOR BROWN VIOLET DARK BROWN 2 BAR 2 29 PSI PN 23121 3 BAR 2 44 PSI d PN 23131 3 PIN BROWN YELLOW CONNECTOR VIOLET CE See i 4 IGNITION CONTROL HARNESS PN 4224 SENSOR MAGNET CAM SYNC KIT 2346 2b MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MC 4 MOTORCYCLE IGNITION PN 4224 6 17 Every MSD Ignition undergoes numerous quality control checks including a four hour burn in test If you experience a problem with your MC 4 our research has shown that the majority of problems are due t
12. Motorcycle Snowmobile Watercraft Wiring Diagrams and Tech Notes MSD Tech line 888 258 3835 WWW MSDPOWERSPORTS COM www msdpowersports com 6 8 MSD Yamaha Banshee Ignition System 42 44 Introduction C 3 MSD DS 650 Bombardier Ignition System 45 46 General Installation 5 4 6 MSD Kawasaki Jet Ski 720 Enhancer CD Ignition 47 49 Nitro Ignition for Harley Davidson 7 12 Yamaha 650 701 Enhancer Ignition 50 MSD MC 2 Motorcycle Ignition 15 17 MSD SEA DOO 800 Enhancer Ignition 51 53 MSD MC 3 Motorcycle Ignition 18 21 Analog Total Loss Ignition System for Watercraft 54 57 MSD MC 4 Motorcycle Ignition 22 28 MSD Watercraft Ignition System Old Style 58 60 Digital RPM Activated Window Switch 29 30 MSD Multi Channel Ignition 61 65 MSD Pulse Ignition for Harley Davidson 31 55 MSD Programmable PWM Water Control Switch 66 MSD Digital Shift Light 34 36 MSD Single Tower Coil 67 MSD Honda TRX400EX Ignition System 37 39 Briggs amp Stratton Points System 68 Honda CR 125 250 40 MSD Briggs amp Stratton Tecumseh Ignition System 69 Honda 250R 41 Coil Operation Specifications
13. 11 500 PN 4294 Stock Improved Coil SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT VOLTAGE PRIMARY RESISTANCE TURN RATIO SECONDARY RESISTANCE PN 42921 Single Tower Coil SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT VOLTAGE PRIMARY RESISTANCE TURN RATIO SECONDARY RESISTANCE PN 4573 Motorcycle Small Twin Tower SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT VOLTAGE 45 PRIMARY RESISTANCE 2 8 5 TURN RATIO 75 1 SECONDARY RESISTANCE 11 5K 5 PN 8232 Single Tower CPT SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT VOLTAGE 43 000 PRIMARY RESISTANCE 0 09 Onms TURN RATIO 85 1 SECONDARY RESISTANCE 5 70 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com 11 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 2006 Autotronic Controls Corporation PN 9617 Created 05 06 Printed In U S A
14. Do the same test using the Green Trigger wire If there is no spark skip to step 7 below If there is no spark A Inspect all of the wiring B Substitute another coil and repeat the test If there is now spark the coil is fault GROUND C If there is still no spark check to make sure there are 12 volts on the Checking for Spark with the White Wire small Red wire from the MC 4 when the key is in the On position If 12 volts are not present find another switched 12 volt source and repeat the test D If after following the test procedures and inspecting all of the wiring there is still no spark the MC 4 Ignition is in need of repair See the Warranty and Service section for information N MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com Digital RPM Activated Window Switch PN 8969 The MSD Digital RPM Activated Window Switch accepts a variety of input signals from sources such as a coil negative terminal factory inductive ignitions a CD ignition tach output such as an MC 1 MC 2 and MC 3 Ignitions an output from an ECU or a 5 400 volt signal from an MSD Tach Adapter WIRING REDO This is the On Off wire Connects to switched 12 volts BLACK Connects to a good ground source Signal Input Provides the trigger signal from a tach input 5 12 volt signal from an ignition tach output
15. ENERGY OUTPUT MAX 100 mJ MULTIPLE SPARK DURATION 1 4 18 1 CYLINDER CURRENT REQUIREMENTS 1 5 AMPS 10 000 RPM WEIGHT amp SIZE 0 50 1 3 51 x 2 W x 1 5 H VOLTAGE OUTPUT Primary 450 VDLTS SECONDARY VOLTAGE 30 000 VOLTS wITH MSD 1 The PINK BLACK and WHITE wires connect to the weathertight connector coming from the trigger pickup 2 Connect the BROWN wire to the coil negative BLACK wire 3 Connect the ORANGE wire to the coil positive ORANGE wire 4 Connect the RED wire from the On Off switch to the battery positive terminal 5 Connect the BLACK wire to battery ground 6 The BROWN jumper should be connected to the coil negative BROWN wire and engine ground WIRING DIAGRAM ON OFF BLACK GROUND WHITE SIGNAL 14 4V BATTERY BROWN TO EG ENGINE GROUND Air Gap 0 030 to 0 095 Plug Gap 0 040 Recommended Timing 18 20 Degrees BTDC for gas engines and 33 34 degrees BTDC for alcohol Recommended Battery Panasonic LCR 12V4BP Approximate run time of four hours Recommended Battery Two 7 2V Nicad Battery Packs Approximate run time of two hours Current Requirements 1 5 amp at 10 000 69 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 WWW mscpowersports com Coil Operation Specifications SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT VOLTAGE 40 PRIMARY RESISTANCE 1 2 5 TURN RATIO 1 00 1 SECONDARY RESISTANCE
16. OFF ON JOFF OFF ON ON 10500 10750 11000 54 ON F F ON FF ON F ON ON 12500 ON ON ON MAX SPEED MAX HREV TIMING LIMIT HOLESHOT FULL REV TIMING LIMIT RPM WITH SWITCHES 51 52 53 THIS IS YOUR MINIMUM TIMING above Full Timing RPM Any switch can be changed while engine is running THIS AREA OUT HOLESHOT REV LIMIT RPM 61 52 53 54 5750 6000 6250 6500 2250 3000 3250 3500 LON DEF OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON 4750 5000 5250 5500 ON ON ON 5750 FULL TIMING RPM RPM S8 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF 39 www msdpowersports com Honda CR 125 250HR PN 42010 The MSD Honda 125 or 250R Motorcycle Ignition is designed as a complete system No parts may be substituted with the stock Ignition system WIRING FUNCTIONS Connects to coil Positive wire wire ror te magneto GREEN Connects to factory Green White wire from the pickup col BLACK WITH RING LUG Connects to Ground on the frame WHITE Connects to Handle Bar Kill Switch BLACK Connects to other side of Handle Bar Kill Switch BLACK amp RED CONNECTOR Connects to an MSD PN 4381 Nicad Battery Pack On some older models these wires may be a different color or have different col
17. The Black wire connects to battery negative or ground and the Red goes to battery positive No switch or fuse should be used The Red wire must be connected directly to the battery positive terminal or to the constant positive side of the starter solenoid Grounds A poor ground connection can cause many frustrat ing problems When a wire Is specified to go to ground it should be connected to the battery negative terminal engine block or a common solid ground on the chassis Always connect the ground to a clean paint free metal surface and always have a ground strap between the engine and the chassis Do not rely on solid engine mounts as a ground between the chassis and engine Wire Lengths The power leads and the wires of the MSD can be shortened however the correct connectors should be properly installed and soldered in place If the wires of your MSD Ignition are not long enough for your application they can be lengthened if properly done If lengthening the heavy Power Cables the next size larger 10 gauge must be used For the 14 gauge wir ing use the same size or 12 gauge Always take the time to solder and insulate these connections Doing right the first time will save you frustration later Battery The battery is one of the most important parts of the electrical system A MINIMUM battery rating when used with an alternator should be no less than 25 amp hours If no alternator is used allow at
18. 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 21 8 WWW mscpowersports com 1 4 MOTORCYCLE IGNITION PN 4224 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESTART CHECK LIST The only wires connected to the coil terminals are the MC 4 wires to coil positive and coil negative The small Red wire of the MC 4 is connected to a switched 12 volt source and if used the lanyard is installed Confirm the cylinder select is in the proper position for your application he power leads are connected directly to the battery positive and negative terminals The battery is fully charged he engine is equipped with at least one ground strap to the chassis MSD also offers an Ignition Tester PN 43751 This tool allows you to check your complete ignition system while it is on the bike as well as the operation of rpm limits activated switches and shift lights and the Cam Sync Signal CHECKING FOR SPARK Ignition Tester 1 Make sure the ignition switch is in the Off position 2 Remove the coil wires from the spark plug and set them approximately 1 2 from ground 3 Disconnect the MC 4 wire from the points or trigger 4 Connect the Green wire to ground 5 Turn the ignition to the On position Do not crank the engine 6 Tap the white wire to ground quickly several times see figure to right WHITE WIRE TRIGGER Each time you pull the wires from ground a spark should jump from the coil wires to ground If spark is present the ignition is working properly
19. 6000 6000 7000 6600 7600 RETARD START POINT 5000 5800 RPM 6000 6800 RPM 7000 7600 RPM 3400 4000 RPM 4600 5000 RPM 5000 5600 RPM 3200 4000 RPM 4200 5000 RPM 4800 5400 RPM 3200 4000 RPM 4200 5000 RPM 4600 5000 RPM RETARD RATE Deg 3 1000 Deg 2 1000 Deg 2 1000 Deg 3 1000 Deg 2 1000 Deg 2 1000 Deg 3 1000 Deg 2 1000 Deg 2 1000 Deg 3 1000 Deg 2 1000 Deg 3 1000 REV LIMITER 8600 RPM 9600 RPM 10600 RPM 7000 RPM 8000 RPM 9000 RPM 7000 RPM 8000 RPM 8600 RPM 6600 RPM 7600 RPM 8000 RPM the rate per 1000 rpm at which the timing wil be retarded at Choose the module labeled with a degrees 1000 figure and plug it into the connector with the Brown wires MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com ANALOG TOTAL LOSS IGNITION SYSTEM FOR WATERCRAFT PN 4270 FACTORY AND AFTERMARKET SWITCH INFORMATION APPLICATION Note It does not matter which Green wire on the ignition is hooked to which Green wire on the trigger pickup CONNECTING THE FACTORY STOP SWITCH PN 4260 PN 4262 and PN 4270 To retain use of the factory stop switch located on the handle bar attach the two wires coming from the stop switch to the two Green wires from the MSD Ignition PN 4271 Connect the Brown wire from the PN 4271 to one side of the ignition kill switch and the other side to ground Note Sea Doo uses fac
20. FUSE MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD MC 2 MOTORCYCLE IGNITION PN 4220 WIRING FUNCTIONS Connects directly to the battery positive terminal or starter solenoid 12 volt terminal BLACK Connects to the battery negative terminal or the engine ground GRAY Connects to switched 12 volt side of ignition switch It switches the input voltage from the RED wire on and off WHITE Connects to the COIL A trigger wire from the points or electronic amplifier triggers the PURPLE and BLACK wire coil Connects to the COIL trigger wire from the points or electronic amplifier triggers the ORANGE and YELLOW wired coil BROWN Shift Interrupt wire interrupts the ignition output when applied to ground LIGHT BLUE Activates the low rpm module when connected to ground SHORT BLUE LOOP Cylinder select wire loop The following groups of two wires connect to the same components in different applications PURPLE BLACK Connects to the front coil COIL A terminals One to coil negative the other to positive It does not matter which wire ORANGE YELLOW Connects to the back coil COIL B terminals One to coil negative the other to positive It does not matter which wire WIRING STOCK SINGLE COIL SYSTEM FRONT COIL COIL A PURPLE BLACK YELLOW NOT USED ORANGE NOT USED GREEN NOT
21. N SWITCHED 12V RED GRAY FROM IGNITION SWITCH EN Y BLACK GROUND 39 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 36 www msdpowersports com MSD DIGITAL SHIFT LIGHT PN 89631 GMR PICKUP INSTALLATION The MSD GMR pickup can be used with induc tive or capacitive ignition types to provide an rpm signal of 3096 duration when the ignition coil fires Two washers are provided with the pickup and must be installed in one of two positions depend ing on the type of ignition driving the coil For late model applications it is recommended to have a wiring schematic of the vehicle s ignition system On some motorcycle and ATV applications METAL TAB WASHER MUST BE ON TOP OF METAL TAB lt PRIMARY COIL WIRE Looping Coil Wire the stock coils do not produce a long enough pulse In these cases loop the coil wire through the GMR pickup twice INSTALLING ON AN INDUCTIVE COIL PER CYLINDER IGNITION SYSTEM BLACK GROUND T Y Note The shift light must be pro grammed for 1 cylinder operation SHIFT LIGHT SWITCHED 12 VOLT RED NOTE The brass screw must be used for proper operation WASHER MUST BE ON TOP OF METAL TAB METAL TAB PRIMARY COIL WIRE OR DIESEL INJECTOR 12 VOLT WIRE INSTALLING TO AN INDUCTIVE COIL PACK POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE COIL HARNESS TRIGGER COIL 2
22. ON Step2in OFF ON Step3in OFF ON LaunchSec monitor TimeRet monitor TROUBLESHOOTING Every MSD Ignition undergoes numerous quality control checks including a four hour burn in test If you experience a problem with your Nitro Programmable Ignition our research has shown that the majority of problems are due to improper installation or poor connections The Troubleshooting section has several checks and tests you can perform to ensure proper installation and operation of the Ignition If you have any questions concerning your Ignition call our Customer Support Department at 915 858 3365 8 5 Mountain 10 Time or e mail at tech msdpowersports com MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com NITRO PROGRAMMABLE IGNITION PN 4215 LED The LED on the side of the Ignition monitors several operating conditions of the Ignition 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 A Code 2 flash flash will flash if the supply voltage drops below 10 volts when operating below 3300 rpm The LED will flash for every trigger signal from the crank trigger You can take advantage of this when statically setting the timing of the engine A Code 3 will flash if th
23. REV REV TIMING TIMING LIMIT LIMIT RPM 1906 5 AREA OUT RPM 51 52 53 S4 RPM S8 2000 OFF LON 2250 ON OFF DEFAULT mb These adjustments are made with the dip switches on the ignition Note Switch settings can be changed while the engine 15 running MAXIMUM TIMING This feature allows you to advance the timing up to 7 The advance is added in 1 increments The system is set at the factory for 2 of advance 95950595293 ON ON OFF ON ON ON OFF LOFF ON OFF ON LON ON ON 46 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD MSD Kawasaki Jet Ski 720 Enhancer CD Ignition PN 4251 INSTALLATION OF THE MSD ENHANCER CD IGNITION 1 Mountthe MSD Enhancer in the stock unit s location Add the two flatwashers provided to the existing bolts between the bolt head and the flange on the MSD unit The stock 6mm bolts are too long and will bottom out before tightening down completely Note Use Blue Loctite on these bolts 2 Connect the Black ground of the MSD Enhancer to the ground terminal You will have a total of three wires grounded at this point Note Use Blue Loctite on this bolt 3 Route the 4 pin connector Purple Green and Blue wi
24. S6 off S7 on S8 off Rev Limit 7750 rpm Switch 3 Selectors S1 off S2 on S3 off S4 off Holeshot Rev Limit 3500 rpm 55 56 S7 on S8 off Max Speed Retard 7 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 WWW mscpowersports com MSD WATEHCHAFT IGNITION SYSTEM PN 4272 TROUBLESHOOTING After installing the MSD Ignition System if the craft fails to start check the installation procedure for any missed steps If everything checks correctly inspect the following 1 Check the battery to make sure it is fully charged and properly connected Also make sure the terminal connections are clean and tight 2 Make sure there are no loose wire connections All connections should be free of rust paint or other debris 3 Visually check the connections on the coil Only two wires should be making contact to the coil wires Orange should be connected to the Orange wire on the coil and the blue wire should be connected to the Black wire on the coil Do Not connect any test equipment test lights etc to the coil wires 4 Check the Ignition s heavy Red wire for 12 volts If 12 volts is not there check the connections or battery condition 5 Check for 12 volts on the Violet wire of the MSD Ignition when the ignition on off switch is in the ON position 6 Check the craft s safety lanyard for proper operation 7 Check the programming switch S4 of switch 2
25. SIGNAL OUTPUT GREEN GREEN OUTPUT GREEN COIL 55 COIL TRIGGER 1 __ __ IGNITION COIL 0 PICKUP COIL TRIGGER 2 IGNITION n COIL COJ QO IGNITION 4 COIL COJ IGNITION D OC OJ COIL 12 VOLTS COIL TRIGGER 3 COLL TRIGGER 4 BLACK GROUND T Note The shift light must be pro grammed for two 2 oylin RED der operation SWITCHED 12 VOLT NOTE The brass screw must be used for proper operation WASHER MUST BE ON TOP OF METAL TAB PRIMARY WIRE OR DIESEL INJECTOR 12 VOLT WIRE MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD Honda TRX400EX ignition System PN 42130 The MSD Enhancer Ignition system for the Honda 400EX is designed as a complete system no parts may be substituted with the stock Ignition system Spark Plug Gap 032 to 036 Power Leads Coil 02 Primary Direct to battery positive 2K Secondary Direct to battery negative Coil Lead Direct to one side of the coil Optional Holeshot Wire into a momentary switch Factory Run Switch Wire to the Factory Run Switch Pulse Generator Leads Wire to the blue yellow wire of the pulse generator Wire to the green white wire of the pulse generator Stock CDI Leads Plug direct into stock CDI six pin connector Plug direct into s
26. TIPS FOR SETTING YOUR IGNITION thickness THESE SHIMS TIMING of the clay is 1 Useasmuchinitial advance as possible withoutencountering ibid excessive starter load or engine kickback on starting Beware of detonation when setting the initial advance 2 Set the timing retard start point as early as possible without sacrificing low RPM performance 3 Use the highest retard as possible without hurting top end performance PROGRAMMING THE IGNITION The MSD Ignition produces a computer generated timing curve Several programming options are available to tune the basic timing curve to meet specific engine requirements The factory program settings are suitable for most watercraft but changes can be made for special applications Three switches located under the aluminum plate of the MSD ignition module select the programming options Figure below IMPORTANT NOTE If the selector switch settings are changed the ignition switch must be turned off and back on before the new program functions become active Always install aluminum backing plate to seal switches RETARD MAX BEGIN D gt SPEED HOLESHOT MAX SPEED TIMING SPEED REV LIMIT REV LIMIT RETARD 58568690 z 08g 88889 SWITCH 1 SWITCH 2 SWITCH 3 The factory settings are Switch 1 Selectors 51 S2 on S3 on Max Timing 0 Switch 2 Selectors S1 off 52 S3 off Begin Retard 5000 rpm 54 Timing Setup Ignition Operate S5 on
27. WIRING THE MSD PULSE IGNITION DUAL PICKUP ROTOR 1 WHEN SWITCHED TO GROUND 0 TACHOMETER F IGNITION COIL CTORS 68 REAR CYL IGNITION COIL MSD POWERSPORTS BLUE PICKUP CONNECTORS BLACK WHITE BLUE TACHOMETER BROWN GREEN YELLOW ORANGE 1490 HENRY BRENNAN This is the longer 4 wire harness with two wires tagged Front Oyl front cylinder and the other two marked Rear Cyl PICKUP This is the short 4 wire harness that connects to the MSD pickup assembly HARNESS _ f for the ENGINE STOP SWITCH 6 6 6 0 5 6 IGNITION SWITCH MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER IGNITION CIRCUIT BREAKER Harley Davidson is a registered Trademark of Harley Davidson Motor Company EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 31 MSD www msdpowersports com MSD PULSE IGNITION PN 42211 WIRING THE VOES CONTROL SWITCH An auxiliary SPDT Switch not included in the MSD Pulse kit may be used to easily turn the VOES Curve on or off Connect the White wire of the MSD and a wire of the VOES Switch to one terminal of the Switch The other terminal of the switch goes to ground When the switch is OPEN the VOES curve is enabled the VOES Switch This is suited for less aggressive operation and highway cruising e When the switch is closed connected to ground t
28. allow a direct connection to the MSD PN 4251 Ignition Therefore the following procedure must be followed for installation on the ZXi 750 In this procedure you are going to install STARTER jumper to the starter relay so the Enhancer receives a constant 12 volts Note Disconnect the negative battery cable 1 Remove the factory electrical box Position the box so it can be opened and worked on easily 2 Openthe boxthen disconnect and remove the CDI box Figure to right 3 Locate the starter relay under the CDI you just removed Using a marker or scribe identify which terminal the battery positive cable is connected to 4 Remove the outer nuts and plastic grommets that hold the starter relay in the electrical box The relay should be easy to remove from the housing The Stock Electrical Box MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD KAWASAKI JET SKI 720 ENHANCER CD IGNITION PN 4251 5 Remove the bolt and lock washer from the terminal that you marked earlier There EXPLODED VIEW should be one ring lug with two wires attached to this terminal 6 Install the supplied Red jumper wire with a ring lug on one end STARTER and a male and female bullet connector on the other end SCRIBE Figure to right Install the ring lug to the terminal then FACTORY RING LUG the lock washer
29. and nut As EE TO BATTERY it is tightened make sure the ENHANCER uw alz81 n wires do not twist or bind 7 Install the Starter Relay back Installing the Jumper on the Starter Relay into the electrical box Confirm that the positive post you marked is positioned in marked hole Install the plasticflanges and the nuts 8 Locate the supplied 4 pin extention harness and connect it to the mating connector of the Enhancer 9 Connect the wires of the MSD Enhancer with the supplied wiring instructions TO STARTER MOTOR WASHER METAL WASHER PLASTIC WASHER OUTER ELECTRICAL BOX Qu RUBBER GROMMET S Z S 7 PLASTIC GROMMET i SETTING THE MSD ENHANCER CD IGNITION ADJUSTABLE REV LIMITER The MSD Enhancer CD Ignition has a built in user adjustable rev limiter which offers an adjustable rpm range from approximately 6 300 8 500 rom This rev limiter has a MSD factory pre set of approximately 8 000 rom However before mounting the ignition into the electrical box you may adjust the rev limiter to your desired rpm 1 Using an 8mm wrench back off the lock down nut on the potentiometer shaft With a small flat blade screwdriver you will now be able to turn the pot shaft freely 2 To increase the rom of the rev limiter turn the potentiometer shaft clockwise One full clockwise rotation will give you the maximum rev limit available approximately 8 500 rpm 3 decrease the rom the rev
30. are tight Check that the only wires connected to the coil s are from the MSD After checking the wiring for loose or faulty connections follow the next procedure to confirm that the MSD is sparking properly WARNING Do not connect any test equipment to the coil terminals LED MONITOR The MC 3 is equipped with an LED monitor The LED will light every time there is a spark At above idle engine speeds it may appear to be on continuously Also the static timing can be checked and adjusted by watching for the LED to light Ifthe LED begins flashing erratically it is indicating a problem The battery may be getting too low for full power operation or a coil positive wire may be grounded WIRING STOCK SINGLE COIL IGNITION SYSTEM CHECKING FOR SPARK The following procedure will determine if the ignition is producing a spark 1 With the ignition Off remove one of the plug wires from the spark plug Use a spark tester tool such as the ST 125 or position the wire so the terminal is about 1 2 from ground 2 Disconnect the White wire of the MSD 3 Turn the ignition On DO NOT CRANK THE ENGINE 4 Tap the White wire to ground several times A spark should jump to ground when the wire is removed from ground If it sparks the ignition is operating properly Repeat the procedure with the Green wire if your engine has two coils 5 No Spark Substitute another coil and test again If there is still no spark
31. coil or plug wire failure arcing from the boot plug to ground Several items to inspect are WARNING Do not touch the coil terminals during cranking or while the engine is running Always inspect the plug wires at the plug for a tight connection and visually inspect for cuts abrasions or burns Dielectric grease such as Spark Guard PN 8804 is also recommended Inspect the Primary Coil Wire connections Caution There be high voltage at the Coil Positive terminal even with the key turned On During cranking or while the engine is running very high voltage will be present and no test equipment should be connected Make sure that the battery is fully charged and the connections are clean and tight If you are not running alternator this is an imperative check If the battery voltage falls below 11 volts during a race the MC 4 current draw will increase Is the engine running lean Inspect the spark plugs and complete fuel system Inspect all wiring connections for corrosion or damage Remember to always use proper connections followed by soldering and seal the connections completely f you are using the Yellow Shift Kill Wire with a Shift Solenoid you may be getting a double kill when shifting Attach the supplied Diode to the solenoid If everything checks positive use the following procedure to test the ignition for spark MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858
32. conductor is wrapped very tightly around a ferro magnetic impregnated center core which gives the wire extremely high EMI suppression This design ensures that optimum spark energy will reach the spark plugs while EMI noise is held at a minimum Note Solid Core spark plug wires cannot be used with any MSD Ignition controls or Pro Mags Just like tires oil or spark plugs the spark plug Wires are a maintenance item Service of the wires hinges on your application and ignition control If you have a 6AL Ignition and use the car as a daily driver the wires will last for thousands of miles Con versely if you are racing a high compression engine with nitrous and an MSD 10 the wires should be inspected and even replaced during the race season When checking wires closely inspect for signs of burning or arc through Look at the boots for signs of cracking or burning and using an ohm meter to check resistance of each wire is a good idea Also keep in mind that the coil wire is delivering eight times the spark so it should be checked closely When checking resistance of the wires note that the longer wires will have more total resistance but their values should average out If one wire stands out among the others it should be replaced RESISTANCE 8MM HELI CORE WIRE BLUE 750 1200 OHMS PER FOOT 8 5MM SUPER CONDUCTOR WIRE RED 40 50 OHMS PER FOOT MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 336
33. least 15 amp hour for every 1 2 hour of MSD operation If the engine is cranked using the same battery or other accessories such as fuel pumps and electric fans are used the rating should be more In all cases to ensure adequate running time the battery should be fully charged at the start of operation A fully charged 12 volt battery will read around 12 6 volts on a voltmeter and should not drop below 8 volts when cranking Each cell of a fully charged battery will read 1 260 on a hydrom eter An MSD Ignition Control will operate at full strength with 11 18 volts Here are a few battery tips on charging and jump starts When charging the battery DO NOT run the engine Some chargers may produce potentially damaging high voltage spikes that could damage the ignition control is not necessary to disconnect the MSD when charging the battery as long as the charger is making good contact with the battery Receiving a jump from another battery or vehicle will not damage the MSD Ignition MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com Spark Plug Wires Spark plug wires have two main objectives trans fer the spark energy to the plugs and suppress the Electro Magnetic Interference EMI that the spark voltage projects Too high of resistance decreases the spark energy yet too low of resistance may gen erate too much EMI noise whi
34. or less current draw A 3 amp fuse is in line on the Red Green wire RPM Switch Purple Blue RPM Activation Switch This wire will supply a ground to complete a circuit at a desired rpm It will handle up to 3 amps continuous Sensor 3 Pin Connector Brown Violet Three Pin Connector Used for an optional external pressure sensor for turbo applications Brown Yellow 2 Bar 2 29 psi PN 23121 3 Bar 2 44 psi PN 23131 Dark Brown Shift Kill Yellow Used to activate the Shift Kill feature Note Do Not use for kill lanyard 2 Pin Connector Cam Sync Light Blue This 2 pin connector plugs into Cam Sync Sensor to indicate when the number one cylinder Liaht Green Is triggered 3 51 Rev 0 i LL Ll UUOL Dark Blue When 12 volts are applied this wire activates several features including Launch rev limit Launch Retard value Launch Timing Curve and will reset the Shift Light sequence to 15 gear amp Step 3 slope Tach Output Gray Used to provide a tach signal to rpm sensing devices 12 volt square wave with 30 duty cycle GENERAL WIRING INFORMATION Wire Length All of the wires of the MC 4 Ignition may be shortened as long as quality connectors are used or soldered in place To lengthen the wires use one size bigger gauge wire 10 gauge for the power leads and 16 gauge for the other wires with the proper connections All connections must be sealed Grounds A po
35. ring is to the tip the richer the mixture Closer to the base of the plug means the engine is run ning more lean MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com NITRO PROGRAMMABLE IGNITION PN 4215 Power Leads These are the two heavy 12 gauge wires and are responsible for getting direct battery voltage to the ignition The Ignition is load protected from reverse battery connections and will automatically shut down if there is over 27 volts input Do not connect to batteries over 16 volts _ This wire connects directly to the battery positive terminal or a positive battery junction such as the starter solenoid Minimun 10V to Maximum 16V Note Do not connect to the alternator n Heavy Black This wire connects to a good ground either at the battery negative terminal or to the engine Note Engine must be grounded to battery negative Red This wire is responsible for turning the Nitro Harley Ignition On and Off as well as supplying power to the triggers Connect to a switched 12 volt source such as the ignition key or switch Also recommended for lanyards CDI 5 Brown Orange This wire connects to the coil A positive 4 terminal a 24 0 Brown White This wire connects to coil A negative terminal 00 Brown Orange This wire connects to the coil B positive terminal Brown Green T
36. terminal ECU output or coil negative terminal OUTPUT WIRES GRAY Normally Closed This wire will remove the ground source at your desired On rpm and complete the ground circuit at the set Off rom YELLOW Normally Open This wire will provide a ground source at your desired On rom and remove the ground at the set Off rom Note The output wires are capable of a switch load of 2 5 amps continuous The operating input voltage of the Switch is 9 18 volts WIRED TO A STOCK INDUCTIVE STYLE IGNITION AT THE COIL NEGATIVE TERMINAL IGNITION TRIGGER SOURCE 12 VOLTS 12 VOLTS WHITE RED 12 VOLTS YELLOW NO E 5 TO GROUND LAMP OR SOLENOID GRAY YELLOW SUPPLIES GROUND NC GRAY REMOVES GROUND PROGRAMMING DIGITAL SWITCH MODE BUTTON Scroll up down for RPM e Off or RPM values Cylinder Select or cylinder select MSD wiNDOW SWiTCH Cylinder Selector Indicator Off RPM Indicator Indicator NOTE If the RPM point is not changed with 2 seconds the screen returns 20 to current RPM zero if the engine is not running MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com DIGITAL HPM ACTIVATED WINDOW SWITCH PN 8969 IRED MSD 6 7 OR 10 SERIES IGNITION CONTROL MAGNETIC PICKUP LLL e HEAVY BLACK Or
37. will not operate properly Ignition Supply Check for a 12 volt input to the MSD Module With the ignition switch On use a volt ohm meter to verify that at least 10 volts is supplied to the MSD Violet wire If less 32 than 10 volts is supplied the MSD Pulse will not operate properly MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD PULSE IGNITION PN 42211 TROUBLESHOOTING SYSTEM FUNCTION CHECKS If the system meets all the above criteria but will not start the difficulty may be in one of the three areas the pickup assembly the coils or the ignition module The following procedures may be used to identify a possible difficulty Pickup Test Turn ignition switch On and crank the engine The LED should blink which means that it is receiving a trigger signal and that the problem is in the amplifier or coil section Inspect the pickup harness for proper connections Inspect the rotor installation Check the operation of the Ignition using the following test CHECKING FOH SPAHK Note MSD PN 43751 MC Ignition Tester is available for complete ignition testing This test false triggers each channel of the ignition so the operation of the Ignition or pickup s can be determined Set the selector 51 of Switch 1 to On for the kick start position 1 With the ignition Off remove both spark plugs Re attach the plug wires and position
38. 00 OFF 0 OFF OFF OFF OFF 1 OFF OFF 4500 ON OFF OFF 1 6750 ON OFF OFF OFF 3250 ONIOFFIOFFIOFF 1 2 OFF 5000 ON OFF 7000 ON OFF OFF 3500 OFF ONIOFFIOFF 2 3 IOFF 5500 ON OFF 7250 3750 ON ONIOFFIOFF 3 ONI ONIOFF OFF 4 OFF f 6000 OFF 7500 4000 orrFiorF ON OFF 4 5 6500 ON OFF 7750 OFF 4250 5 OFF ON OFF 6 7000 ON 1 8000 ON 4500 ON 6 7 ON ON 7500 ON 1 8250 ON 4750 ON ON 7 ON ON 8500 ON f 5000 OFF OFF OFF ON 8 OFF OFF ON CHECK TIMING 8750 5250 9 OFF OFF WITH SWITCHES W LED OPERATE 9000 orF ON OFF ON 5500 OFF 10 OFF ON OFF ON 64 60 Go OFF ON OFF 5750 ON ON 11 ON ON OFF ON 9500 ON ON 6000 OFF OFF 12 OFF OFF ON THIS IS YOUR 9750 ON OFF ON ON f 6250
39. 12 volts going to it If the polarity of the coil is not WIRE FROM identified follow this procedure l A Disconnect the coil wires and remove them from the 12 VOLTS terminals B Usinga voltmeter connected to one wire and to ground turn the ignition to the On position and check for 12 volts Note Make sure the wires do not make contact with any engine components C The wire that shows 12 volts is the positive side Turn the ignition Off and mark that coil wire as positive and the other as negative If necessary mark which wires go to Coil A and Coil B TO STOCK WIRING HARNESS BYPASSING THE MC 3 8 PIN CONNECTOR Caution If using MSD pick up triggers DO NOT USE the bypass connector The pickups will be damaged BYPASS CONNECTOR 20 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD MC 3 MOTORCYCLE IGNITION PN 4223 TROUBLESHOOTING WIRING CHECK WARNING The MC 3 produces very high voltages Never short the battery or coil terminals Use caution when checking connections and while troubleshooting Check all of the wiring connections making sure they are clean and tight connectors have been crimped on make sure they are tight and sealed Confirm that the battery is fully charged and properly connected Also check that MSD power leads are connected properly and
40. 5 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com SPARK PLUG WIRES AND SPARK PLUGS Plug Wire Tip To keep your engine s spark plug wires in tip top condition there are a few simple steps you can take For starters ap ply a small amount of MSD Spark Guard PN 8804 a dielectric grease to each wire terminal This keeps any moisture out of the boot while lubri cating and insulating the terminal to plug connection It also aids in pulling the plug socket off with out tearing the boot or wire Extra protection from heat is always a good idea MSD wires have a very durable sleeve but in applications with tight engine compartments and close exhaust sys Spark Plug Choosing the correct spark plug design and heat range Is important when trying to get all the per formance possible Since there are so many engine combinations and manufacturers MSD cannot rec ommend which plug or what size gap 15 exactly right for your application It is recommended to follow the engine builder s or manufacturer s recommen dations for plug heat range and gap Once a proper plug is selected you can experi ment with the gap to get the best performance By using these recommendations as a starting point you can experiment by opening the gap in 0 005 increments then test When the performance falls off the gap is too large Carbureted or fuel injec tion engines can use larger gaps but turbo or su percharged engines should sti
41. 8 000 rpm Its adjustable range is from 5 500 9 000 rpm With this in mind every 1 3 turn is approximately 1 100 rpm 50 Note While we feel 8 000 RPM is safe setting it is the customers responsibility to know the limits of the engine MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD SEA DOO 800 Enhancer Ignition PN 4255 Fits SEA DOO XP GSK GTX Watercraft w Rave Engine WIRING THE MSD ENHANCER The Enhancer uses factory connectors for quick easy connection The figure below shows how to wire the ignition Gray Blk Wht Disconnect the White 3 pin connector between the MPEM module and Ignition Module Plug the female 3 pin connector from Enhancer into Male connector on MPEM Module Org Yel Pur Blk Disconnect the White 6 pin connector connected to the Nippondenso Module and discard the ignition module Plug the female 6 pin connector from Enhancer into Male connector on the open harness Red Wire Disconnect Red w Purple stripe wire from MPEM module and connect the MSD Enhancer s T Spliced Red wire into matching connectors Note there will be several Red w Purple stripe wires inside the electrical box Make sure you locate the one wire coming from the MPEM module only Green Wire Remove the ring lug attached to the Black w Yellow wire in the electrical box and install the supplied female bullet connector to the wire Connect the Green
42. IMPORTANT Do NOT connect to coil terminal The supplied GMR pickup must be used when installing the Digital Shift Light unless the rom signal is coming from the tach output of an MSD Ignition or aftermarket ECU Damage to the DSL will occur if con nected to a high voltage trigger source PROGRAMMING F PROGRAMMING pressing u tons simu Cylinder Count Use Up Down ously you get the Shift Light into the dif 19 10 8 6 6 odd 4 2 2 odd 1 buttons to adjust i cylinders intensity ferent programming modes 0 End Pom Scale of 9 0 Bright to Di PROGRAMMING RPM To adjust the rpm press the two BUTTONS buttons until the shows Notice that all of the numbers flash Adjust the rpm then push the two buttons again to move to the next mode The rpm can be set up to 16 000 rpm Once you go over 9 900 rpm the display will show 1 000 indicat RED TO SWITCHED 12 VOLTS ing 10 000 rpm and higher GREEN TO TACH SIGNAL Cylinder Count The display will read CY BLACK TO GROUND and allow you to select between one to 12 cylinder engines using the Up Down Digital Shift Light Wiring and Programming buttons On single cylinder two stroke or four stroke applications that fire every revolution waste spark systems the shift light should be pro grammed for two cylinder operation for correct operation Please call our Powersports Tech line at 888 258 3835 if you need help with calibration
43. ITION KEY LANYARD 40 she she RED m COIL 1 COIL 2 BROWN GREEN WHITE PICKUP BROWN ORANGE BROWN WHITE GREEN PICKUP BROWN ORANGE HEAVY RED TO G WINDOWS 5 LAPTOP HEAVY BLACK TO BATTERY G pesas 2 PONNECTOD TWD POINTS AMPLIFIER MC 4 IGNITION Eo SM TRIGGER INPUT D ____ 4224 I ET CH 7 lt lt 3 2 Y CONNECTOR GRAY PURPLE BLUE RED GREEN 12V LT BLUE WIRE RPM ACTIVATED YELLOW ORANGE CAM SYNC PICKUP OUTPUT SWITCH GREEN 8 OUTPUT SWITCHED BROWN YELLOW LT BLUE DK BLUE PINK VIOLET TAN AIR BURNOUT LAUNCHREVLIMT 1 2 3 SHIFTER LIMIT LAUNCH RETARD BUTTON E SHIFT LIGHT GEAR RESET ee 1 v 12V 3 PIN BOOST 12V TO ACTIVATE AIR SENSOR SHIFT SOLENOID 56 SENSOR 2 BAR 2 29 PSI PN 23121 3 BAR 2 44 PSI PN 23131 4 CYLINDER DUAL SPARK PLUG SYSTEM WIRING WSON WASTE SPARK ON MENU CYLCNT 4 DIS WSON CRANKSHAFT TRIGGERED PN 8204 or PN 8001 COILS HAND HELD PROGRAMMER COILS 1 COILS 2 LAPTOP WITH MSD PRO DATA SOFTWARE OR LAUNCH REV UNIT S STD f e papas M 5 y C y BROWN WHITE HEAVY RED BATTERY HEAVY BLACK BATTERY O BROWN ORANGE BROWN GREEN 4 PIN CONNECTOR
44. Intensity Control the intensity of the LED and read out Hold the buttons until LuL displays Use the buttons to select from 9 brightest to 0 to turn off the shift light Self Self mode will walk through all of the settings programmed into the light It will first show the rpm shift value for the shift light the cylinder count and light intensity Start the test mode by push ing either button once Self is displayed To reset the Self mode push either button when SELF is displayed or turn the power Off Each time the DSL is powered on the LED will display the program values that are set INSTALLATION The Shift Light installs easily with the GMR Pickup or through the tach output terminal of an MSD Ignition Control or aftermarket ECU It will accept a trigger signal rated from 0 24 volt amplitude Never connect the Green Wire directly to the coil negative terminal If an ignition control or aftermarket ECU are not being used the GMR pickup must be connected MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD DIGITAL SHIFT LIGHT PN 89631 SWITCHED 288 19 VOLT RED WHITE MAGNETIC CONNECTOR NOT USED OUTPUT BATTERY BLACK INSTALLING WITH AN MSD MOTORCYCLE IGNITION ORANGE WHITE TRIGGER A WIRE GREEN TRIGGER B WIRE
45. N 6 NORMALLY OPEN PRISE pl CLUTCH SWITCH GROUND TO TACH TERMINAL LIGHT BLUE WIRE ORIGINAL ORIGINAL COIL PURPLE YELLOW USED 2 R ORANGE NOT USED GREEN NOT USED WIRING THE MC 3 TO AN AFTERMARKET AMPLIFIER TRIGGER e e Or bya 15 COIL B WHITE B P BLUE COIL A RED SWITCHED 12V BLACK GROUND ORANGE WHITE TRIGGER B WIRE ITO BLUE _ TRIGGER A WIRE S Eh LTz I RED SWITCHED 12V GRAY IGNITION SWITCH BLACK GROUND 1 2 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD MC 3 MOTORCYCLE IGNITION PN 4223 TYPICAL AFTERMARKET AMPLIFIER TRIGGER WITHOUT MC 3s TO IGNITION SWITCH TRIGGER B WIRE SWITCHED 12V TRIGGER A WIRE NOTE DO NOT USE THE MC 3 WITH AFTERMARKET CDI IGNITIONS CHECKING FOR COIL WIRE POLARITY Note The MC 3 will not work with Capacitive Discharge Ignitions or 4 cylinder engines with an individual coil per cylinder The Yamaha V Max is one bike that cannot accept an MC 3 Note The factory rev limiter and timing curve will still function with the MSD installed To disable the factory rev limiter and timing curve an aftermarket stand alone trigger amplifier is required 1 Locate the ignition coils and identify which side of the NOTE DISCONNECT coil s has
46. NNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD HONDA TRX400EX IGNITION SYSTEM PN 42130 One of the many advanced features of the Enhancer Ignition System is the ability to program different timing options into the ignition system This is especially important when making any engine modifications or running special fuels Default Positions Switch Bank 1 Max Timing 5 BTDC S1 ON S2 OFF 93 HS Retard S4 OFF Max Speed Rev Limit 11 000 rom S5 ON S6 OFF S7 OFF S8 ON Switch Bank 2 Hole Shot Rev Limit 6 000 rom S1 OFF S2 OFF S32ON S4 ON Full Timing RPM 2 000 rpm S5 OFF S6 OFF 57 S8 OFF This setup will give stock max timing of 27 BIDC at a lower speed of 2 000 rom The timing can be increased to a maximum of 29 for a higher elevation or high octane fuel The timing advance is set to reach full maximum advance timing at 2 000 rpm vs 4 200 rpm stock curve for better low speed response The MAX speed rev limiter is set for 11 000 rpm which is 1 975 rpm greater than the stock rev limiter The Holeshot is set up for 6 000 rpm and can be adjusted from 3 000 to 6 750 rpm MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 High Speed Retard 11750 12000 DEFAULT bp N O N ON SPEED REV LIMIT RPM 55 56 57 88 9000 OFF 10500 ON ON
47. NT OR AMPLIFIED TRIGGER INPUT aaa m m m MC 4 IGNITION CONTROL PN 4224 2 CYLINDER SINGLE FIRE WSOF NO WASTE SPARK HARLEY DAVIDSON MENU CYLCNT 2 DIS WSOFF Camshaft Triggered IMPORTANT THIS TERMINAL MUST BE GROUNDED TO THE ENGINE BLOCK 7 S PN 42921 COIL IMPORTANT THIS TERMINAL MUST BE GROUNDED TO THE ENGINE BLOCK HAND HELD PROGRAMMER PN 42921 COIL R LAPTOP WITH TO ENGINE TO ENGINE MSD PRODATA BLOCK BLOCK SOFTWARE OR GROUND GROUND LAUNCH REV UNIT 7 TO 12V BLACK COILC COIL BLACK ORANGE COIL Msp OG EE AA IVE MONITOR IGNITION BROWN ORANGE BROWN GREEN OE BROWN WHITE BROWN ORANGE HEAVY RED TO BATTERY HEAVY BLACK TO BATTERY rez 4 PIN CONNECTOR TWO POINTS OR AMPLIFIED TRIGGER INPUT MC 4 IGNITION CONTROL PN 4224 2 4 Harley Davidson is a registered Trademark of Harley Davidson Motor Company MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MC 4 MOTORCYCLE IGNITION PN 4224 4 CYLINDER SINGLE PLUG WSON WASTE SPARK ON CRANKSHAFT TRIGGERED 2 CYLINDER DUAL PLUG WSOFF WASTE SPARK OFF CAMSHAFT TRIGGERED Z TO IGN
48. ON BROWN T TO IGNITION ORANGE TO IGNITION YELLOW LANYARD TO IGNITION WHITE DEUTCH YELLOW OPTIONAL PINK KILL SWITCH N C CONNECTOR GND 2 GRAY HOLESHOT SWITCH Dum Imam _ PN 4372 RICOTTA OPTIONAL IT BLUE mat TREE GND ON OFF SWITCH PN 4371 VIOLET IGN ON OFF SWITCH 12 VOLT 6 PIN CONNECTOR AT END OF PIGTAIL HARNESS TO PICKUP ASSEMBLY RED BATT BLACK BATT e INDICATES CONNECTION CONNECTING THE FACTORY STOP SWITCH To retain use of the factory switch for a normally open type switch locate on the handle bar attach the two wires coming from the stop switch to the PINK wire from the Ignition and the other switch wire to engine ground or the negative terminal of the battery Note SEA DOO uses the factory lanyard switch to kill the engine NDICATES CONNECTION FACTORY STOP SWITCH NORMAL OPEN TYPICAL SEADOO FACTORY LANYARD FACTORY STOP SWITCH NORMAL CLOSED 62 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD MULTI CHANNEL IGNITION PN 42351 IGNITION KILL LANYARD FEATURE CONNECTING THE IGNITION KILL LANYARD FEATURE Lanyard Switches are listed as Normally Open or Closed when ww voz IGNITION the switch is not connected to anything and the Lanyard is remove
49. Timing check ignition operate position If there is still a problem present after checking all of the above steps continue with the following diagnostic procedures TESTING THE IGNITION FOH SPAHK 1 Make sure the ignition switch is in the Off position 2 Remove the spark plugs then connect the spark plug wires to the plugs and position them so you can observe the spark jump the plug gap The plugs must be grounded 3 Cut the two green trigger wires from the trigger pickup When finished with this test you must connect the wires together following the wiring tips discussed earlier in this manual 4 Turn the ignition switch On Do Not attempt to crank the engine 5 Take a short length of wire and jump the two Green wires from the ignition together then release them quickly several times When you do this a spark should jump the spark plug gap 6 If there is no spark substitute another ignition coil and repeat the test TESTING THE THIGGEH PICKUP After checking the Ignition Module you can test the operation of the trigger pickup Note The two Green trigger pickup wires must be connected at this time 1 The MSD Ignition s Red wire should be disconnected from the battery or starter solenoid while turning the engine by hand Turn the ignition switch to the On position NOTE This can be left connected if the timing check switch is moved to the LED operate position The switch must be in the LED position to check pickups or timi
50. UE BROWN BLACK RED BLUE LOOP WIRE TACHOMETER OUTPUT TERMINAL Tachometer Output Terminal WIRING THE 2 TO AN AFTERMARKET AMPLIFIER TRIGGER ORANGE WHITE 4 TRIGGER A WIRE N GREEN TRIGGER B WIRE N SWITCHED 12V GRAY FROM IGNITION SWITCH INSTALLING AN MSD TACH ADAPTOR TACH TERMINAL 12V 5 po FUEL PUMP FUEL PUMP RELAY RELAY TRIGGER WIRE ORIGINALLY FROM NEGATIVE SIDE OF STOCK COIL TO FUEL PUMP GND 15 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 16 www msdpowersports com MSD MC 2 MOTORCYCLE IGNITION PN 4220 WIRING AN MSD SHIFT LIGHT IGNITION SWITCH SHIFT LIGHT 8952 TROUBLESHOOTING WIRING CHECK WARNING The MC 2 produces very high voltages Never short the battery or coil terminals Use caution when checking connections and while troubleshooting Check all of the wiring connections making sure they are clean and tight If connectors have been crimped on make sure they are tight and sealed Confirm that the battery is fully charged and properly connected Also check that the MSD power leads are connected properly and are tight Check that the only wires connected to the coil s are from the MSD WARNING Do not connect any test equipment to the coil terminals After checking the wiring for loose or faulty connections follow the next procedure to
51. USED 13 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 WWW mscpowersports com MSD MC 2 MOTORCYCLE IGNITION PN 4220 WIRING TO A STOCK DUAL COIL IGNITION SYSTEM ORIGINAL COIL ORIGINAL COIL FRONT WHITE REAR GREEN BLACK ORANGE PURPLE YELLOW AFTERMARKET AMPLIFIER TRIGGER By using an aftermarket amplifier trigger system on some bikes the factory timing curve and rev limit may be bypassed Use the same wiring procedure as described in the Wiring to a Stock Ignition section TYPICAL AFTERMARKET AMPLIFIER TRIGGER WITHOUT MC 2 TO IGNITION SWITCH TRIGGER B WIRE SWITCHED 12V TRIGGER A WIRE NOTE DO NOT USE THE MC 2 WITH AFTERMARKET CDI IGNITIONS 14 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD MC 2 MOTORCYCLE IGNITION PN 4220 TACHOMETER OUTPUT The MC 2 Ignition has a built in tach output terminal This terminal will directly drive many models of tachs The output combines both input signals from either the points or electronic ignition amplifier into one signal Due to this it is possible for some tachs to read double the engine rom If the rom reading is doubled when using the tach output terminal splice the tach wire into either the WHITE or the single GREEN wire LIGHT BL
52. Y wire as shown in the diagram above MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com ANALOG TOTAL LOSS IGNITION SYSTEM FOR WATERCRAFT PN 4270 SETTING THE HIGH SPEED LIMITER This module connector the rom point at which the rev activated at Choose the higher of the determines imiter is two rom modules included in the parts kit and plug it into the connector GRAY wires attached to it BLUE SETTING THE RPM POINT WHERE THE RETARD WILL BEGIN This module connector determines the rom at which the retard will begin to retard the timing at with the GRAY GRAY WHITE SETTING THE HOLESHOT LIMITER 4271 ONLY This module connector deter mines the rom point at which the holeshot feature holds the rpm at Install a low rpm mod ule into the connector with the White wires attached to it WHITE POWERSPORTS PRO SERIES Il PN 4270 BROWN BROWN SETTING THE RATE OF RETARD This module connector determines attached to it SUGGESTED PROGRAMMING POINTS ENGINE RPM 440 550 Kaw 440 550 Kaw 440 550 Kaw 650 750 Kaw 650 750 Kaw 650 750 Kaw 650 701 Yam 650 701 Yam 650 071 Yam Sea Doo 650 720 ENGINE RPM OPERATING RANGE 7000 8000 8000 9000 8600 10000 5000 6000 6000 7000 6600 7600 5000 6000 6000 7000 6600 7600 5000
53. al or the engine ground Connects to switched 12 volt side of ignition switch It switches the input voltage from the RED wire on and off Connects to the COIL trigger wire from the points or electronic amplifier triggers the PURPLE and BLACK wire coil Connects to the B COIL trigger wire from the points or electronic amplifier triggers the ORANGE and YELLOW wired coil Shift Interrupt wire interrupts the ignition output when applied to ground LIGHT BLUE Activates the low rom module when connected to ground SHORT BLUE Cylinder select wire loop LOOP The following groups of two wires connect to the same components in different applications PURPLE Connects to the front coil COIL A terminals One to coil negative the other to BLACK positive It does not matter which wire ORANGE Connects to the back coil COIL B terminals One to coil negative the other to YELLOW positive It does not matter which wire MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD MC 3 MOTORCYCLE IGNITION PN 4223 WIRING TO A STOCK DUAL COIL IGNITION SYSTEM SHIFT LIGHT ORIGINAL COIL ORIGINAL COIL 5 8952 COIL A WHITE IL GREEN GROUND gt 6 mS ui C O 4 __ 7 An E RED ZTR uad SWITCH GREEN YELLOW PURPLE ORANGE CLUTCH LEVER BROW
54. an be assumed that the ignition is functioning properly To check for spark follow these procedures 1 Make sure the ignition switch is in the Off position 2 Remove the spark plug then connect the spark plug wires to the plugs and position them so you can observe the spark jumping the plug gap The plugs must be grounded 3 Unplug the 6 pin connector to the pickup assembly 4 Turn the ignition switch On Do Not attempt to crank the engine Note Make sure S3 of switch 1 is Off Elec Start On to get an immediate spark 5 Take a short length of wire and jump the two same color wires from the 6 pin connector together then release them quickly several times When you do this a spark should jump the spark plug gap Repeat this procedure for the other 2 pairs of pickup wires 6 If there is no spark on one of the two or one of the three coils then the coil pack is bad 7 there is no spark substitute another ignition coil and repeat the test MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD MULTI CHANNEL IGNITION PN 42351 19 178 TESTING THE PICKUP After checking the Ignition Module you can test the operation of the trigger pickup Note trigger pickup 6 pin connector must be connected at this time 1 The Ignition s Red wire should be disconnected from the battery or s
55. and all of the wiring and connections have been inspected and confirmed contact the MSD Customer Service Line to send the unit in for repair CHECKING THE COIL Using an Ohm meter you can check the resistance of the coil s The following specifications are for MSD s PN 8204 Motorcycle Coil Check your Service Manual for stock coil specifications If either measurement is out of specification the coil must be replaced Primary Resistance Check the resistance between the positive and the negative terminals It should be 1 2 1 4 ohms Secondary Resistance Check the resistance between the spark plug terminals It should be 11 000 11 500 ohms 11K 11 5K 21 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD MC 4 Motorcycle Ignition PN 4224 The MC 4 Ignition is a race and street ignition and is applicable for 1 2 amp 4 cylinder engines This ignition is lap top programmable and can only operate with points or after market trigger pickups Note it cannot be used on fuel injected or coil on plug engines OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS VOLTAGE INPUT 11 18 voLTs DC GROUND MAXIMUM RPM 15 000 4 CYLINDER ENERGY OUTPUT 190 CURRENT REQUIREMENTS 4 3 Ames 10 000 RPM MULTI SPARK DURATION 35 4 CYLINDER WEIGHT amp SIZE 1 25 Les 6 x 3 5 w x 1 75 H PRIMARY VOLTAGE 450 505 SECONDARY VOLTAGE 48 000 MSD
56. and high temperatures and can be mounted in any location except next to heat sources Mounting the unit in an enclosed area is not recommended When running the housing of the MSD will be hot to the touch When a suitable location is found make sure the wires and harness will reach the coil and battery Use the ignition as a template and mark the mounting hole locations Remove the ignition and drill the mounting hole locations If extremely high vibrations and shocks are expected use a set of MSD Vibration Mounts to help protect the ignition The mounts come in sets of four PN 8823 Sealing MSD Units While applying some type of sealant between the MSD case and base plate would seem to be smart it is not recommended All MSD Ignitions have a special water resistant treatment to prevent water damage By sealing the base plate to the case the condensation and water that seeps past the cables is trapped in the unit which may result in corrosion Always allow the unit to drain by not sealing the base plate When making permanent electrical connections it is imperative that proper terminals connectors and soldering be used Using connectors such as MSD s Weathertight or Deutsch connectors provide positive locking sealed con nections Never simply twist and tape wires together Faulty wiring will result in ignition and electrical problems MSD Power Gables The Power Cables of the MSD lgnitions are the heavy 12 gauge Red and Black wires
57. attery positive terminal through a kill switch BLACK This is the negative ground lead It connects to the battery negative terminal ORANGE Connects to the coil positive terminal BROWN Connects to the coli negative terminal and the engine block WHITE This is the trigger wire It connects to the points output wire Note To connect the White wire it may be necessary to remove the flywheel Refer to the engine s Service Manual for the proper procedure WIRING DIAGRAM SWITCH ON OFF BLACK IGNITION f POINTS MSD BATTERY NT YYIL JT YYM S 1 CASE GROUND RECOMMENDATIONS AND TIPS Air Gap 0 030 to 0 095 Plug Gap 0 040 Recommended Timing 18 20 Degrees BTDC for gas engines and 33 34 degrees for alcohol Recommended Battery Panasonic LCR 12V4BP Approximate run time of four hours Recommended Battery Two 7 2V Nicad Battery Packs Approximate run time of two hours MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD Briggs amp Stratton Tecumseh ignition System PN 41510 The MSD Enhancer system for the Briggs amp Stratton Tecumseh is designed as a complete system no parts may be substituted with the stock ignition system OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING VOLTAGE 12 RPM RANGE 14 000 1 CYLINDER
58. ch will interfere with the operation of other electronics on the vehicle A good quality wire proper routing and routine inspection are all important in getting the most performance out of your ignition system SNAP LOCK PLUG GRIP MULTI ANGLE STAINLESS STEEL TERMINAL 8 5mm JACKET PROTECTS AGAINST HIGH HEAT AND RESIST TEARS SPARK PLUG WIRE 55 gt EN A HIGH DIELECTRIC INSULATOR HELICALLY WRAPPED COPPER ALLOY CONDUCTOR R L FERRO MAGNETIC IMPREGNATED CENTER CORE CO ASS lt THE MSD 8 5mm SUPER CONDUCTOR WIRE MSD offers two great spark plug wires Heli Core Wire and 8 5mm Super Conductor Wire The Heli Core Wires are a premium performance wire upgrade for any car or truck For serious performance the 8 5mm Super Conductor Wire is the wire of choice Both sets of wires feature a MSD SPARK PLUG WIRE MSD SPARK PLUG WIRE CHECKING THE RESISTANCE OF SPARK PLUG WIRES conductor that is helically wound around a special center core that is designed to suppress or choke EMI Helically wound sometimes called spiral core must be used with an MSD Ignition Control Solid core wires do not suppress EMI so there could be interference with the ignition or other electronics on the vehicle The Super Conductor Wire has less than 50 ohms per foot the lowest available in a helically wound wire A special copper alloy
59. ck with the smaller gap If no significant gains are achieved go with the smaller gap Remember the larger gap taxes the plug wires cap and rotor Rule Thumb Plug Gap COMPRESSION GAP UP TO 10 5 1 040 045 10 5 1 13 1 032 040 tems additional protection is a benefit MSD offers Pro Heat Sleeve PN 3411 a silicone coated woven glass sleeve that slides over your wires for added protection If you re looking for protection around the boot MSD s Pro Boot Guard PN 3412 is the answer This is an extra thick sleeve of woven glass with a silicone coating and will protect the boot from excessive heat Another important point to consider is the way the plug wires are routed Using good wire separa tors is a key in preventing inductive crossfire which occurs when two wires that are consecutive in the firing order are run next to each other MSD offers a variety of Separators that will help position the wires away from exhaust manifolds and sharp edges while keeping the engine compartment looking good OVER 13 1 025 032 Note These are recommended for normally aspirated engines only Reduce the gap for blower turbo or nitrous applications After changing the gap reading the spark plugs is a helpful tool in getting the right tune up The air fuel ratio and how it s burning can be read on the ceramic portion of the spark plug A ring can be seen where the effective heat transfer takes place The closer this
60. confirm that the MSD is sparking properly CHECKING FOR SPARK The following procedure will determine if the ignition is producing a spark 1 With the ignition Off remove one of the plug wires from the spark plug Use a spark tester tool such as the ST 125 or position the wire so the terminal is about 1 2 from ground 2 Disconnect the White wire of the MSD 3 Turn the ignition On DO NOT CRANK THE ENGINE 4 Tap the White wire to ground several times A spark should jump to ground when the wire is removed from ground If it Sparks the ignition is operating properly Repeat the procedure with the Green wire if your engine has two coils 5 No Spark Substitute another coil and test again If there is still no spark and all of the wiring and connections have been inspected and confirmed contact the MSD Customer Service Line to send the unit in for repair MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD MC 2 MOTORCYCLE IGNITION PN 4220 CHECKING THE COIL Using an Ohm meter you can check the resistance of the coil s The following specifications are for MSD s PN 8204 Motorcycle Coil Check your Service Manual for stock coil specifications Primary Resistance Check the resistance between the positive and the negative terminals It should be 1 2 1 4 ohms Secondary Resistance Check the resistance between the spark plug terminals I
61. d from the switch Normally Open Lanyard Switch menos LANYARD SWITCH Connect the VIOLET wire of the Ignition to one side of the N O Lanyard Switch and the other side to the positive battery connect 12 volts Normally Closed Lanyard Switch Connect the Pink wire of the Ignition to one side and connect mm the remaining lanyard wire to ground DANVARDONUEE CONNECTING HOLESHOT FEATURE amp TACHOMETER CONNECTING THE HOLESHOT FEATURE Connect the LT BLUE wire to one side of a normally open momentary switch and the other side of the switch to the ground or negative battery terminal CONNECTING A TACHOMETER The tach signal from the Ignition is a 12 volt square wave signal so many types of tachometers can be used with the ignition Some of the more commonly used tachometers are the Jetmeter Water Strike Marine Optak J R Electronics VDO Faria and Autometer Connect the tachometer trigger wire to the Ignition GRAY wire SWITCH PROGRAM LABEL Switch HOLESHOT REV LIMIT RPM Si 52 53 RPM 55 56 57 F F F OFF 4000 4250 4500 4750 5000 5250 OFF 5500 OFF ON 5750 2 O gt CD E m m gt JJ F TH 3000 3250 3500 3750 20925229220053354 olololololololol9 O O oo oO O TI TITITITITITI D N
62. d tight 2 Check the in line fuse on the heavy Red wire of the MSD Ignition 3 Make sure there are no loose wire connections All connections should be free of rust paint or other debris 4 Visually check the connections on the coil Only two wires should be making contact to the coil wires Orange should be connected to the Orange wire on the coil and the Blue wire should be connected to the Black wire on the coil Do Not connect any test equipment test lights etc to the coil wires 5 Check the Ignition s heavy Red wire for 12 volts If 12 volts is not there check the connections or battery condition 6 Check for 12 volts on the Violet wire of the MSD Ignition when the ignition on off switch is in the ON position 7 Check the craft s safety lanyard for proper operation If there is still a problem present after checking all of the above steps continue with the following diagnostic procedures TESTING THE IGNITION FOR SPARK After checking the wiring through the Troubleshooting Check List and the Wiring of the MSD Watercraft Ignition system test the MSD Ignition to make sure that it is sparking If the ignition produces a spark in this test then it can be assumed that the ignition is functioning properly To check for spark follow this procedures 1 Make sure the ignition switch is in the Off position 2 Remove the spark plugs then connect the spark plug wires to the plugs and position them so you can observe the spark jump
63. e department for more information MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 97 MSD www msdpowersports com MSD Watercraft Ignition System Old Style PN 4272 WIRING DIAGRAM COIL g HO ORANGE HOLESHOT SWITCH PN 4372 LT BLUE BLACK GRAY 8000 RPM TACH TRIGGER PICKUP ORANGE ON OFF SWITCH TIMING PLATE VIOLET LANDYARD es SWITCH PN 43731 s STARTER START STOP SWITCH BATTERY INDICATES CONNECTION STARTER RELAY GROUND PN 4390 SWITCH PANEL DIAGRAM MAX SPEED REV LIMIT RPM 51 52 53 RPM 55 56 57 58 7 6 ON 4500 6750 ON OFF OFF OFF 7 5 5000 OFF ON OFF 7 4 OFF 5500 ON OFF 7250 6000 7500 OFF OFF ON OFF 7 2 oN 6500 ON 7750 ON OFF ON OFF 7 1 oN 7000 OFF ON ON 8000 OFF ON OFF ON 7500 ON ON ON 8250 OFF ee ON PPT MAR TMING 8750 ON OFF OFF SWITCHES ALL ON IED OPERATE ON 9000 OFF ON OFF ON 9250 ON ON OFF ON pem dr THAN TIMING PN 4272 9750 ON OFF DESIRED 10000
64. e input trigger signal in not correct TACH FUEL ADAPTERS If your tachometer does not operate correctly you probably need a Tach Adapter The chart below lists common tachometers and if an Adapter is necessary Tachometer Compatibility List AFTERMARKET TACHOMETER WHITE WIRE TRIGGER AUTOGAGE REQUIRED AUTOMETER NO TACH ADAPT REQUIRED MALLORY NO TACH ADAPT REQUIRED MOROSO NO TACH ADAPT REQUIRED STEWART REQUIRED S W amp BI TORX REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED MISSES AND INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Experience at the races has shown that if your engine is experiencing a miss or hesitation at higher rpm it is usually not directly ignition Most probable causes include faulty wiring a coil or plug wire failure arcing from the boot plug to ground Several items to inspect are WARNING Do not touch the coil terminals during cranking or while the engine is running Always inspect the plug wires at the plug for a tight connection and visually inspect for cuts abrasions or burns Dielectric grease such as Spark Guard PN 8804 is also recommended Inspect the Primary Coil Wire connections Caution There may be high voltage at the Coil Positive terminal even with the key turned On During cranking or while the engine is running very high voltage will be present and no test equipment should be connected Make sure that the battery is fully charged and the connections are clean and tight If you are not running an alternator thi
65. er Support Department and have them inspected by specialized technicians for a minor cost When an Ignition Control comes in to be checked all of the circuits are closely inspected and any updates that we may have made since your component was built will be installed except on potted units Prices are capped at a very reasonable rate but it varies between products Check with our Customer Support Techs for an estimate on your components 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 915 855 7125 or fax a request to 915 857 3344 Send the unit prepaid with proof of purchase to the attention of MSD Powersports Customer Service RMA 12120 Esther Lama Dock 5 El Paso Texas 79936 When sending a component in leave all of the wires at the length in which they are installed Also include a detailed description of any problems and what components and accessories are being used Repair usually takes 10 18 working days The repaired unit will be delivered by ground shipping COD for any charges Send the components to MSD Ignition Customer Service Department 12120 Esther Lama Dock 5 El Paso TX 79936 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com GENERAL INSTALLATION TIPS Mounting MSD Ignition Controls are designed to withst
66. fects in material and workmanship under its intended normal use and if properly installed for a period of one year from the date of original purchase If found to be defective as mentioned above it will be repaired or replaced at the option of MSD Powersports Any item that is covered under this warranty will be returned free of charge through standard shipping methods If faster service is required the customer has the option of paying for this service This shall constitute the sole remedy of the purchaser and the sole liability of MSD Powersports the extent permitted by law the foregoing is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties or representations whether expressed or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness In no event shall MSD Powersports 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 Powersports Any modifications to this item or if it is used on an application other than what MSD Powersports 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 Powersports will accept no liability for custom applications MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersport
67. he VOES curve is disabled This configuration reverts to the basic advance program providing full advance at all engine speeds in excess of the programmed max timing rpm value 1 750 to 3 500 rpm SWITCH MSD PN 8807 TO GROUND VOES SWITCH TO GROUND TROUBLE SHOOTING TACHOMETER The MSD Pulse Ignition delivers a conventional 12 13 square wave signal that is compatible with most factory tachometers Some aftermarket tachometers require a high voltage spike If the tachometer does not operate properly an MSD PN 8920 Tach Adaptor should be used to provide a suitable signal CHECK WIRING Check wiring routing and connections Make sure all of the terminals and pins are crimped tightly and are fully seated in the connectors Confirm all of the connections with the wiring diagram in the installation instructions f any wires or connections have been modified or shortened use an ohm meter to confirm continuity through the connectors CHECK THE BATTEHY Verify the Red wire of the MSD is firmly connected to the positive battery terminal Verify the Black wire is firmly connected to the negative battery terminal Battery Condition Connect a volt ohm meter across the battery to check battery voltage If the meter indicates less than 10 volts static non cranking ignition switch On or less than 7 volts while cranking the engine with the starter the MSD Pulse
68. he factory WHITE wire does not connect to the MSD This wire remains connected for powering the lights 2 Connect the MSD wires to the Honda stator wires 3 The BROWN wire of the MSD connects to the coil negative 4 The ORANGE wire of the MSD connects to the coil positive 5 Connect the supplied BLACK jumper to the coil negative to ground on the engine head WIRING DIAGRAM Once modified you cannot E go back to stock BLACK THE WHITE WIRE MUST BE RECONNECTED TO CYLINDER HEAD GROUND SUPPLIED NOTE JUMPER BROWN ORANGE THE FACTORY WIRING TO POWER THE LIGHTS MSD 4201 4202 ENHANCER IGNITION MAGNETO COIL N PURPLE BLUE DS RED GREEN MAGNETO ZO GROUND FULL ADVANCE WHITE TO KILL des GREEN WHITE ES BLUE YELLOW PICK UP COIL BLACK RED lt lt INDICATES MALE CONNECTIONS 6 MSD 9 MSD NiCad BATTERY 41 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 WWW mscpowersports com MSD Yamaha Banshee System PN 42040 The Yamaha Banshee Ignition System fits all Banshees from 87 to 05 On 95 and 96 models it is a direct plug in all other models must be hard wired Power Leads Spark Plug Gap 032 to 036 Direct to 7 2 Nicad Battery red wire TMA 2K Secondary Direct to 7 2 Nicad Battery black wire Battery 2 Hours of run time GREEN Direc
69. his wire connects to the coil B negative terminal Connector Two Pin Coil B Inductive This wire connects to the Inductive A positive terminal 9 lt 9 This wire connects to the Inductive negative terminal 00 This wire connects to the Inductive B positive terminal 5 8 This wire connects to the Inductive B negative terminal Trigger Pickups a White Blue 12Vto Trigger Pickups 9 Ground to Trigger Pickups White Coil A This wire connects to the trigger pickups 3 Magnet Rotor Only PN 4216 a Green Coil B This wire connects to the trigger pickups 3 Magnet Rotor Only PN 4216 6 Pin Provides power and triggers from CDI to HEI unit Connector Accessories Launch Control Dark Blue When 12 volts are applied this wire activates several features including Launch Retard value Launch Timing Curve and will reset the Shift Light sequence to 1 gear amp Step 3 slope Gray Used to provide tach signal to rpm sensing devices 12 volt square wave with 30 duty cycle MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 WWW mscpowersports com NITHO PHOGHAMMABLE IGNITION PN 4215 WIRING FUNCTIONS CONTINUED 3 Step Retard Pink This wire activates the first retard stage when it is applied
70. ing the factory pickup Coil Coil Check If the engine fires intermittently but will not run consistently and the Factory Pickup Test indicates that the pickup is operating properly the coil may be defective Secondary Resistance Turn the ignition switch off and remove both spark plugs and spark plug caps Check the secondary resistance value of the coil by inserting the test probes into both spark plug wire ends The value should be 9K 15K ohms Primary Resistance Remove both primary wires to the coil terminals Check the primary resistance of the coil by touching the test probes to both the primary wires on the coil The primary resistance should be less than one ohm If either of the coil s resistance values are out of specifications replace the coil Enhancer Total Spark Failure If the general function checks fail to locate the problem and the LED Monitor indicates the pickup is working properly the Enhancer is probably at fault If a solution is not found after completing all of the above tests the best option is to return the Enhancer module to MSD Ignition for evaluation 93 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 94 WWW mscpowersports com Analog Total Loss ignition System for Watercraft PN 4270 CONNECTING THE POWEH LEADS Before connecting the power leads clean all surfaces of dirt paint and other foreign substances where the power lead
71. ires are getting pinched and bolt it down use Blue Loctite on these bolts 11 Mount the electrical box back on the hull and hook up all hoses and wires that you originally disconnected Be sure and zip tie the water temperature switch hoses back in place with the two zip ties included MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 47 48 www msdpowersports com MSD KAWASAKI JET SKI 720 ENHANCER CD IGNITION PN 4251 WIRING THE ENHANCER IGNITION KAWASAKI ELECTRICAL BOX MSD IGNITION R Tl E RN of TO ENGINE m a 15 Wes ANC TO IGNITION COIL BROW BROWN GRAY TACHOMETER OUTPUT ROUTE OUT OF ELECTRICAL BOX TOP BLACK BLACK Lp TO OVER TEMP YELLOW a HOLESHOT YELLOW BLACK SWITCH BLACK LP LJ WHITE TO KILL SWITCH WHITE T C GROUND TO OF REGULATOR BATTERY FUSE ER BED r TO REGULATOR p INSTALLATION ON A 750 SS XIH Installing the Enhancer on an SS or XIR Kawasaki will require repositioning the coil MSD offers a mounting block kit PN 4296 that allows for easy modification of the coil location Figure to right INSTALLATION ON THE KAWASAKI 750 ZXi Coil Mounting Block The Kawasaki ZXi 750 does not have connectors that
72. is used GRAY Connect to the Gray wire tach output on any MSD Watercraft Ignition White wire will not be used when Gray wire is used BLUE Connect to one of the Black wires on the water solenoid Sol BLACK Connect to remaining Black wire on the water solenoid Sol Em I m WIDTH INDICATES CONNECTION EITHEH THE GRAY MODULRTED WRTER CONTROL THE WHITE WIRE WILL BE CONNECTED NOT BOTH SOLENOID 4 MSD N PRODIGA PROGRAMMABLE IGNITION CONTROL PN 42351 MULTI CHANNEL MULTIPLE SPARK DISCHARGE GRAY LED Indicators The MSD PWM Switch is equipped with a Red and Green LED so that the operation of the PWM function can be monitored Figure at right Switch On This Green LED indicates that the switch is on and the solenoid is pulsing 4 Trigger Input This Red LED indicates that a trigger input signal is TRIGGER SWITCH INPUT being recieved from the ignition spark plug wire 1200 BRENNAN BRS EE PAD TX 79936 The PWM LEDs MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com NSD Single Tower Coil PN 42921 Note The Single Tower Coil can be used in several applications No matter what application though it should always be grounded to the engine case using the right side mounting hole The following diagrams show the wiring of the PN 42921 Coil when u
73. itch wiring and connections throughout the switch circuit If necessary replace 8 Check the 12 volt input to the MSD by plugging in the lanyard and using a volt ohm meter to verify that at least 10 volts is supplied to the red wire Repeat the test on the Violet wire with the start button depressed If less than 10 volts is supplied to either the Red or Violet wire the Enhancer will not operate properly If no voltage is present while cranking the MPEM may be at fault If the system checks out ok but will not start the problem be in one of the four areas the the pickup assembly the coil or the Enhancer module The following procedures may be used to identify a possible problem MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD SEA DOO 800 ENHANCER IGNITION PN 4255 MPEM Pickup Operation Test If the LED Monitor blinks when the timing setup function is active on and the engine is cranking the MPEM is operating properly the pickup section is operating properly and the malfunction is in the Enhancer coil section If the LED does not blink during this test four problems may exist The pickup harness is not properly connected the MPEM is not fuctioning properly the pickup is not functioning properly or the Enhancer is malfunctioning Pickup Test Refer to the SEA DOO Service Manual for proper procedure for check
74. limiter turn the shaft counter clockwise One full rotation will give Adjusting the RPM Limit you the minimum rpm limit of approximately 6 300 rpm 4 Once you have set the rpm limiter to your desired setting tighten the lock down nut on the potentiometer shaft using the 8mm wrench and the screwdriver to hold the shaft in place This will prevent the rev limiter from changing rpm RPM LIMIT ADJUSTMENT A9 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com Yamaha 650 701 Enhancer Ignition PN 4253 The Enhancer Ignition is a direct replacement for the stock CDI unit No modifications in mounting or wiring are necessary The Enhancer increases spark energy and includes an adjustable Rev Control and an engine protecting Hole shot Engine Overtemp RMP Limiter The Timing curve is also modified to improve low end mid range while maintaining top end performance Note It is recommended that on the initial start up after installation of the Enhancer that the ignition timing be left in the factory setting WIRING THE YAMAHA ENHANCER REV LIMIT ADJUST JUMPER W R LATE MODELS MAY REQUIRE THIS JUMPER HOLESHOT SWITCH BLACK GROUND HOLESHOT NOT USED SWITCH HOLESHOT HOLESHOT ONLY SUN OVERTEMP SENSOR ADJUSTING THE REV LIMIT The adjustable Rev Limiting function of the Enhancer Ingnition is pre set at the factory at
75. nal Trigger Pickups White Blue 12V to Trigger Pickups Black Ground to Trigger Pickups This wire is used to connect to breaker points or trigger pickups Dyna or MSD electronic White Coil 1 amplifier output or to the trigger output of the ECU for coil 1 Single Magnet Rotor Only This wire is used to connect to breaker points or trigger pickups Dyna or MSD Green Coil 2 electronic ignition amplifier output or to the trigger output of the ECU for coil 2 Single Magnet Rotor Only 4 22 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MC 4 MOTORCYCLE IGNITION PN 4224 3 Step Retard This wire activates the first retard stage when it is applied to 12 volts When 12 volts are removed the retard is deactivated Violet This wire activates the second retard stage when it is applied to 12 volts When 12 volts are removed the retard is deactivated This wire activates the third retard stage when it is applied to 12 volts When 12 volts are removed the retard is deactivated if ramp value 0 Step 3 retard ramp can be activated by this wire providing a progressive retard ramp that is programmable from 1 to 9 9 seconds Shift Light Shifter 2 Pin Connector Red Green Shift Light activation wire Connects to the Shift Light PN 8952 or to any air shifter with a 3 Yellow Orange amp
76. ng 2 While observing the LED on the side of the ignition rotate the crankshaft by hand When the pickup and the magnet on the flywheel line up the LED should illuminate 3 If the LED lights the trigger pickup is operating properly If the LED does not light when switch 2 S4 is on check the air gap between the pickup and the flywheel magnet It should be 050 094 If the air gap is correct the trigger pickup is at fault NOTE Timing setup switch S4 must be in LED operate position MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD Multi Channel Ignition PN 42351 The multi Channel Ignition is a race ignition and is applicable for 1 2 and 3 cylinder engines This ignition is designed for 2 stoke engines such as Jet Skis and Snowmobiles but can be used for other applications WIRING FUNCTIONS Power Leads _ Direct to battery positive Direct to battery negative Direct to positive w in line on off switch d Trigger Pickups BROWN These two wires are the trigger pickup leads which wire into the two green BROWN trigger pickup wires PN4316 or PN43161 Trigger wires are supplied in kit YELLOW These two wires are the trigger pickup leads which wire into the two green trigger pickup wires PN4316 or PN43161 Trigger wires are supplied in kit ORANGE These two wires are the trigger pickup leads which wire into the two green trigger
77. o improper installation or poor connections The Troubleshooting section has several checks and tests you can perform to ensure proper installation and operation of the MC 4 LED The LED on the side of the MC 4 monitors several operating conditions of the MC 4 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 A Code 2 flash flash will flash if there is a problem with the Cam Sync Signal A Code 3 flash flash flash will flash if the supply voltage drops below 12 volts when operating below 3300 rpm The LED will flash for every trigger signal from the crank trigger You can take advantage of this when statically setting the timing of the engine TACH FUEL ADAPTERS If your tachometer does not operate correctly you probably need a Tach Adapter The chart below lists common tachometers and if an Adapter is necessary Tachometer Compatibility List AFTERMARKET TACHOMETER WHITE WIRE TRIGGER REQUIRED NO TACH ADAPT REQUIRED ADAPT REQUIRED NO TACH ADAPT REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED Common Tachometers and Adapters MISSES AND INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Experience at the races has shown that if your engine is experiencing a miss or hesitation at higher rpm it is usually not directly the ignition Most probable causes include faulty wiring a
78. or ground connection can cause many frustrating problems When a wire is specified to go to ground it should be connected to the battery negative terminal engine block or chassis There should always be a ground strap between the engine and the chassis Always securely connect the ground wire to a clean paint free metal surface Routing Wires The MC 4 wires should be routed away from direct heat sources such as exhaust manifolds and headers and any sharp edges The trigger wires should be routed separate from the other wires and spark plug wires It is best if they are routed along a ground plane such as the block or frame MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 WWW mscpowersports com 77 1 1 7 741 174 1 4 MOTORCYCLE IGNITION PN 4224 SINGLE CYLINDER WIRING MENU CYLCNT 1 DIS WSON Crankshaft Triggered DIS WSOFF Camshaft Triggered THIS TERMINAL MUST BE GROUNDED HAND HELD TO THE ENGINE BLOCK MSD SOFTWARE DR TO ENGINE 42921 BLOCK COIL GROUND IGNITION anen COIL COIL BLACK RED Hi RI 7550 2 m BROWN WHITE BROWN ORANGE HEAVY RED TO BATTERY Ox HEAVY BLACK BATTERY __ 4 PIN CONNECTOR GREEN WIRE NOT USED POI
79. or wires coming from the magneto In this case the MSD wires connect the following way Connects to factory Red coming from the magneto Connects to factory White wire coming from the magneto Connects to the Blue wire from the pickup coil run with Green White wire WIRING DIAGRAM SUPPLIED INDICATES MALE CONNECTIONS JUMPER BROWN ORANGE CYLINDER HEAD GROUND MAGNETO MSD 4201 4202 COIL CN PURPLE BLUE ENHANCER IGNITION RED MAGNETO Z BLUE GREEN WHITE FULL ADVANCE K BLUE YELLOW PICK UP COIL Spark Plug Gap 032 to 036 5 Coil 02 Primary d neo b 2K Secondary Battery 10 Hours of run time MSD NiCad 0 BATTERY MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com Honda TRX 250R PN 42020 The MSD Enhancer Ignition system for the Honda TRX 250R ATV is designed as a complete system No part may be substituted nor should any part be used with the stock ignition components MSD Wires HONDA STATOR WIRES Spark Plug Gap 082 036 Blue Yellow Black To frame ground None White lights Note The BLACK wire of the MSD should go to bare metal on the frame for best ground 1 Install the supplied bullet connectors Crimp and solder the connectors to achieve the best connections Be sure to use the matching connector Note T
80. osh Point 132 CLUTCH SWITCH Sanford Florida 82773 USER SUPPLIED WIRE DK BLUE LAUNCH NITRO PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL PN 4215 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com NITRO PROGRAMMABLE IGNITION PN 4215 DEFAULT SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS The following list shows all of the default values and adjustable increment of the Nitro Programmable Ignition Display Default ata Low High step by AlertsPer BoostSensor Bar BoostCurve Psia BoostCurve RetDeg Drop Rom 00 LastGear LaunRet Deg LaunRet Ramp 00 Rpm RpmTimeSw Sel _RPM TIME RpmSw RpmOn7 300 2000 8 000 100 RpmSw RpmOffz 7 00 2000 8 000 100 RunCurve Rpmz 7 00 800 8 000 100 RunCurve RetDeg 0 0 25 0 1 ShiftLight 1 2 1 ShiftLt1 Rom 00 ShiftLt2 Rom 00 SparkSEQ Spark Deg Spark2 Deg StartRetard Deg Step1 Deg Step2 Deg Step3 Deg Step1 Rom 00 Step2 Rom 00 Step3 Rom 00 Step1 Sec Step2 Sec Step3 Ramp StepOffDelay Sec LaunchCurve Rom 00 Launch CurveRetDeg TimeCurve Sec TimeCurve RetDeg TimeSw OnDelay TimeSw OnTime ScanTime Sec ShiftLt Rom monitor RetSum monitor Gear 1 3 RpmTimeSw OFF ON Pressure monitor BoostRet monitor Step1In OFF
81. pickup wires 4316 or PN43161 Trigger wires are supplied in kit Coils BROWN Coil wire to be wired to black wire of the single tower coil 42921 YELLOW Coil wire to be wired to black wire of the single tower coil PN42921 B IMPORTANT THIS TERMINAL MUST BE GROUNDED TO THE ENGINE CASE IMPORTANT THIS TERMINAL MUST BE GROUNDED TO THE ENGINE CASE ORANGE CAP OFF UNUSED COIL WIRE TO IGNITION YELLOW TO IGNITION WHITE DEUH OPTIONAL PINK ki LEN RDSWITCH NC OPTIONAL LA GND GRAY TACH HOLESHOT SWITCH PN 4372 ORANGE OPTIONAL BUE ORANGE ORANGE M GND BROWN NOT USED ON OFF SWITCH le BROWN l 1 YELLOW J PIN DEUTCH CONNECTOR N OFF 12 VOLT YELLOW NOTE CH3 ORANGE WIRES GREEN 100 RED 61 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 WWW mscpowersports com MSD MULTI CHANNEL IGNITION PN 42351 UNIVERSAL THREE CYLINDER APPLICATION COILA M PORTANT COILB IMPORTANT COIL C IMPORTANT 11 THIS TERMINAL MUST g THIS TERMINAL MUST BE THIS TERMINAL MUST BE GROUNDED THE TO GROUNDED TO THE GROUNDED TO THE ENGINE CASE IGNITION ENGINE CASE ENGINE CASE WHITE r4 7 m TO ENGINE GROUND NOUS IGNITION WHITE ORANGE _ BLACK om on i ORANGE LUN TO IGNITI
82. rectly inspect the following 1 Check the battery to make sure it is fully charged and properly connected Also make sure the terminal connections are clean and tight 2 Make sure there are no loose wire connections All connections should be free of rust paint or other debris 3 Visually check the connections to the coil The Black Ring Lug Wire must be connected directly to the engine Do not connect any test equipment test lights etc to the coil wires 4 Check the Ignition s heavy Red wire for 12 volts If 12 volts is not there check the connections or battery condition 5 Check for 12 volts on the Violet wire of the Ignition when the ignition on off switch is in the ON position Check the craft s safety lanyard for proper operation Check the programming switch 54 of switch 3 Timing check ignition operate position the engine is running and the LED is blinking at a rate of once per second input channel trigger pickup problem exists If the LED is blinking at a rate of 2 times per second when the engine is below 3000 rpm there is a low battery or a bad battery connection to the ignition If there is still a problem present after checking all of the above steps continue with the following diagnostic procedures OD TESTING THE IGNITION FOR SPARK After checking the wiring thoroughly test the Ignition to make sure that it is sparking If the ignition produces a spark in this test then it c
83. res Installing the Enhancer 4 Plug the following matched wires into one another MSD ENHANCER CD IGNITION FACTORY WIRING White Wire plugs into White Wire Black Wire plugs into Black Wire Orange Wire plugs into Orange Wire Brown Wire plugs into Black Wire with White dots 5 Unplug the Red wire coming out of the regulator rectifier between the fuse holder and the regulator rectifier itself 6 Plug the Red wire male bullet connector coming off the MSD Enhancer CD Ignition into the Red wire female connector with the fuse holder 7 Plugthe Red wire male bullet connector coming out of the regulator rectifier into the Red wire female connector coming off the MSD Enhancer CD Ignition 8 The Yellow and Black wires coming out of the MSD Enhancer CD Ignition are for the Overtemp Limiter The correct plug in of these wires are as follows MSD ENHANCER CD IGNITION FACTORY WIRING Yellow Wire plugs into Red Wire with Yellow Stripe Black Wire plugs into Black Wire with Yellow Stripe Note These wires can be left unplugged if you choose not to use the stock water temperature switch 9 The Gray wire is an optional tach output wire If you run a tach we recommend that this wire be routed through the same grommet that your temperature switch wires Red Yellow and Black Yellow run through If you do not run a tach roll the Gray wire up and leave it inside the electrical box 10 Place the back cover on the electrical box being sure no w
84. s com WIRING DIABRAMS AND TECH NOTES MSD believes that customer service does not end at just producing the best ignition components available but helping the customer is also a number one priority That is why we have assembled this MSD Ignition Wiring Diagrams and Tech Notes Book This book is a collection of component installation procedures applications and technical information Wiring descriptions and troubleshooting procedures for most MSD products can be found within these pages Once you buy an MSD Ignition you will never be alone We stand behind our products with a highly trained customer service staff that is more than willing to answer your questions and give you component recommendations Our Customer Support Technicians are available by phone fax and email If you cannot find a wiring diagram for your specific application or simply need more information contact our Customer Support Technicians at 888 258 5855 or 915 858 5565 Our trained technicians are available from 8 5 MST to answer your questions or comments You can also email the techs at msdtech msdignition com and will generally receive a reply within 48 72 hours Good luck in your performance and racing endeavors and remember technical assistance is only a few pages key strokes or a phone call away If you would like to have your MSD components tested during the off season or need something repaired you can send your MSD parts to our Custom
85. s is an imperative check If the battery voltage falls below 11 volts during race the Ignition current draw will increase Is the engine running lean Inspect the spark plugs and complete fuel system SOLENOID Inspect all wiring connections for corrosion or damage Remember to always use proper connections followed by soldering and seal the connections completely f you are using any inductive load on an ignition control wire you may be getting a noise kick back which could cause stumbling of the ignition Attach the supplied Diode to the solenoid If everything checks positive use the following procedure to test the ignition for spark MSD Powersports also offers a Nitro Ignition Tester PN 43751 This tool allows you to check your complete ignition system while it is on the bike as well as the operation of rpm limits activated switches and shift lights and the Cam Sync Signal MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 11 12 WWW mscpowersports com NITRO PROGHAMMABLE IGNITION PN 4215 CHECKING FOH SPAHK 1 Make sure the ignition switch is in the Off position 2 Remove the coil wires from the spark plugs and install test plugs to ground 3 Disconnect the Nitro Ignition harness from the trigger pickups and connect to the tester 4 Turn the ignition power On Do not crank the engine Select Top Fuel on display by pushing the red button 5
86. s will be connected If the power leads need to be lengthened use 14 gauge wire and solder all splices Power leads may be shortened if necessary 1 Install the supplied fuse holder to the Red wire using the supplied butt connectors Connect the Red wire directly to the battery positive post or to the starter solenoid where the cable from the battery is connected 2 Connect the Black wire to ground preferably on the engine where the ground strap from battery is connected to the engine case CONNECTING THE IGNITION 1 Connect the ORANGE wire from the ignition to the ORANGE wire from the coil 2 Connect the BLUE wire from the ignition to the BLACK wire from the coil 3 Connect the two GREEN wires from the ignition to the two GREEN wires from the trigger pickup WIRING THE MSD WATERCRAFT IGNITION SYSTEM TO KILL SWITCH 9 POWERSPORTS PRO SERIES Il PN 4270 INDICATES CONNECTION E a WHITE BLACK BLUE HOLESHOT BLACK CONTROL GRAY 8000 RPM TACH RED HOLDER VIOLET BATTERY TRIGGER PICKUP TIMING PLATE LANYARD SWITCH STARTER SWITCH GREEN STARTER RELAY CONNECTING A TACHOMETER TO THE IGNITION The tach signal from the MSD is a 12 volt square wave signal so many types of tachometers can be used with the ignition Below is a list of the most common types used on watercraft applications Connect the tachometer trigger wire to the MSD Ignitions GRA
87. sed in different applications SINGLE COIL SYSTEM DUAL COIL SYSTEM IMPORTANT THIS TERMINAL MUST BE GROUNDED TO THE ENGINE CASE TO ENGINE CASE GROUND TO TO IGNITION IGNITION COIL A IMPORTANT THIS TERMINAL MUST BE GROUNDED TO THE ENGINE CASE GROUND IGNITION BROWN SEAL CRIMP COIL B IMPORTANT THIS TERMINAL MUST BE GROUNDED TO THE ENGINE CASE TO ENGINE CASE GROUND BLACK TO IGNITION YELLOW DUAL SYSTEIVI IMPORTANT THIS TERMINAL MUST BE GROUNDED CASE GROUND BLACK TO IGNITION BROWN TO THE ENGINE CASE COIL B IMPORTANT THIS TERMINAL MUST BE GROUNDED CASE PERMA SEAL CRIMP GROUND ORANGE BLACK TO IGNITION YELLOW TO IGNITION TO THE ENGINE CASE IMPORTANT THIS TERMINAL MUST BE GROUNDED TO THE ENGINE CASE TO ENGINE CASE GROUND BLACK TO IGNITION ORANGE 67 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 WWW mscpowersports com Briggs amp Stratton Points System PN 41500 This is the positive power lead It connects to the b
88. t should be 11 000 11 500 ohms 11K 11 5K If either measurement is out of specification the coil must be replaced CYLINDER SELECT The MC 2 is programmed at the factory for 4 cylinder four stroke or 2 cylinder two stroke engines To program the unit for different applications see the chart below BLUE WIRE LOOP gt SD CUT LOOP CUT LOOP C 8 CUTLOOP NO MODIFICATIONS pio 9 ____ 17 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD MC 3 MOTORCYCLE IGNITION PN 4223 The MC 3 Motorcycle Ignition is a universal ignition that fits most applications with 12 volts at the coils The MC 3 Ignition features a built in Rev Limiter Two Step and Shift Interrupter Note There are no timing curves in this particular ignition OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS VOLTAGE INPUT 12 LESS THAN AMPS PLUGS 32 36 HIGH COMPRESSION 17 22 MAXIMUM RPM 15 000 4 CYLINDER ENERGY OUTPUT 110 MJ CURRENT REQUIREMENTS 4 3 Ames 10 000 RPM MULTI SPARK DURATION 35 4 CYLINDER WEIGHT amp SIZE 1 25 Les 6 x 3 5 w x 1 75 H PRIMARY VOLTAGE 450 vors SECONDARY VOLTAGE 45 000 MSD The following chart describes what each wire of the MC 3 is used for Connects directly to the battery positive terminal or starter solenoid 12 volt terminal Connects to the battery negative termin
89. t to Banshee Magneto White Green wire RED Direct to Banshee Magneto Red wire ________ nf Switch x em Ground bead WIRING DIAGRAM pt MSD POWERSPORTS BANSHEE IGNITION PN 4204 LT BLUE m HOLESHOT FEATURE CLUTCH LEVER WITH SWITCH JTO MAGNETO 4 4 BLACK WHITE 7 2 RED BLACK BLACK WHITE mE BLACK FACTORY STOP SWITCH BLACK WHITE WIRING THE CHARGING UNIT MSD POWERSPORTS NICAD BATTERY MSD POWERSPORTS PN 4381 BANSHEE IGNITION PN 4204 MSD POWERSPORTS BANSHEE CHARGING CIRCUT PN 4214 TIE STRAPS BANSHEE VOLTAGE REGULATOR BLUE BULLET CONNECTOR BULLET CONNECTOR BLUE BLUE MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD YAMAHA BANSHEE IGNITION SYSTEM PN 42040 The wiring on certain Banshees is different Here is the correct wiring for 1987 through 1994 and 1997 through 2002 Banshees This diagram does not apply for the 1995 through 1996 Banshees MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD YAMAHA BANSHEE IGNITION SYSTEM PN 42040 MOUNTING THE IGNITION AND NICAD BATTERY OUTSIDE TOP MOUNT IGNITION I 21 oFF oFF oFF 8 OFF OFF OFF x N 1
90. tarter solenoid while turning the engine by hand Turn the ignition switch to the On position NOTE This can be left connected if the timing check switch S3 of switch 1 is moved to the LED operate position The switch must be in the LED position to check pickups or timing 2 While observing the LED on the side of the ignition rotate the crankshaft by hand When the pickup and the magnet on the flywheel line up the LED should illuminate 3 If the LED lights the trigger pickup is operating properly If the LED does not light when switch 3 S4 is on check the air gap between the pickup and the flywheel magnet It should be 050 094 If the air gap is correct the trigger pickup is at fault NOTE Timing setup switch S4 must be in LED operation position MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 MSD www msdpowersports com MSD Programmable PWM Water Control Switch PN 42592 The MSD PWM Water Control Switch is supplied with MSD Perma Seal connectors for quick easy connections WIRING Connect to one side of an On Off switch The remaining side of the switch connects to the positive terminal on battery or starter solenoid BLACK Attaches to ground stud or battery negative terminal WHITE Inductive pickup It connects directly to a spark plug wire with supplied wire ties qty 2 Gray wire will not be used when White wire
91. the plug gap The plugs must be grounded Cut the two green trigger wires from the trigger pickup When finished with this test you must connect the wires together following the wiring tips discussed earlier in this manual 4 Turn the ignition switch On Do Not attempt to crank the engine 5 Take a short length of wire and jump the two Green wires from the ignition together then release them quickly several times When you do this a spark should jump the spark plug gap 6 Ifthere is no spark substitute another ignition coil and repeat the test TESTING THE TRIGGER PICKUP After checking the Ignition Module you can test the operation of the trigger pickup Note The two Green trigger pickup wires must be connected at this time 1 Disconnect the MSD 5 Red wire from the battery or starter solenoid and turn the ignition switch to the On position 2 While observing the LED on the side of the ignition rotate the crankshaft by hand When the pickup and the magnet on the flywheel line up the LED should illuminate Ifthe LED lights the trigger pickup is operating properly If the LED does not light check the air gap between the pickup and the flywheel magnet It should be 050 094 If the air gap is correct the trigger pickup is at fault If you perform all the above suggestions or have any questions concerning the installation or operation of your MSD Watercraft Ignition Kit the MSD Powersports Customer servic
92. the threaded section of each spark plug to the engine case ground 2 Disconnect the trigger harness of the MSD amplifier from the pickup plate harness 3 Using a jumper wire a straightened paper clip works well link the terminal of the black wire in the MSD connector to the terminal of the White wire in the pickup connector 4 Attach a similar jumper wire to the terminal of the Blue wire in the pickup connector and join it to the first paper clip 5 Turn the ignition switch On and separate the jumpers A spark should jump from one of the spark plugs 6 Turn the ignition switch Off and reverse the connection Link the terminal of the Black wire in MSD connector to the terminal of the Blue wire in the pickup connector Attach the second jumper to the terminal of the White wire in the pickup connector 7 Turn the ignition switch On and separate the jumpers A spark should jump from the other spark plug f both the plugs fired the MSD and the Coils are working properly and the corresponding pickup s is probably at fault f one or both plugs did not fire check the operation of the Coils 33 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 34 www msdpowersports com MSD Digital Shift Light PN 89631 WARNING When installing the Shift Light disconnect the battery cables When disconnecting always remove the negative cable first and install it last
93. to 12 volts When 12 volts are removed the retard is deactivated _____9__ Violet This wire activates the second retard stage when it is applied to 12 volts When 12 volts are removed the retard is deactivated Tan This wire activates the third retard stage when it is applied to 12 volts When 12 volts are removed the retard is deactivated if ramp value 0 Step 3 retard ramp can be activated by this wire providing a progressive retard ramp that is programmable from 1 to 9 9 seconds Shift Light Shifter 2 Pin Connector Shift Light activation wire Connects to the Shift Light PN 7552 or PN 4360 to any air shifter Yellow Orange with a 3 amp or less current draw A amp fuse is in line on the Red Green wire RPM Time Switch ime Switch Purple Blue RPM Time Activation Switch This wire will supply a ground to complete a circuit at a desired rom It will handle up to 3 amps continuous Sensor 3 Pin Connector Brown Violet Three Pin Connector Used for an optional external pressure sensor for turbo applications Brown Yellow 2 Bar 2 29 psia PN 23121 3 2 44 psia PN 23131 Dark Brown 2 CYLINDER SINGLE PLUG CAMSHAFT TRIGGERED HAND HELD PROGRAMMER OR LAPTOP WITH MSD PRO DATA SOFTWARE OR uu LAUNCH REV UNIT d TO 12V IGNITION KEY RED WHITE NOTE USE FROM 4 PIN PICKUP TO HOOKUP
94. tock CDI six pin connector WIRING DIAGRAM YELLOW GREEN MSD KILL WIRE ENGINE Stp SPLICE LIGHT BLUE WHITE SWITCH YELLOW gt BLUE HOLESHOT O iie BLACK WHITE CLUTCH IGNITION SWITCH 12V BLUE YELLOW BLACK BLACK ORANGE STARTER BLACK IGNITION BLACK PULSE GENERATOR L 6 Q _ e LL e Se STARTER RELAY FEMALE BULLET CONNECTOR SWITCH BLACK RETURN TO STOCK NO CONNECTION 37 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com MSD MSD HONDA TRX400EX IGNITION SYSTEM PN 42130 Note is recommended that you have the factory service manual while performing this installation TECHNICAL INFORMATION Spark Output The Enhancer Ignition System for the Honda 400EX produces a high output spark that is approximately double the stock spark output This increased spark energy allows the use of richer fuel mixtures or even exotic fuel such as alcohol The MSD Ignition will put out approximately 30 000 volts to the spark plug Spark Plugs With the MSD Enhancer it is recommended to use as cold a spark plug as possible while still being able to start the engine easily The spark plug gap will largely depend on the compression of the engine The higher the compression the smaller the plug gap you must run A good r
95. tory Lanyard Switch to kill the engine See Lanyard Switch hookup below CONNECTING THE IGNITION KILL LANYARD FEATURE Lanyard Switches are listed as Normally Open or Closed when the switch is not connected to anything and the Lanyard is removed from the switch Normally Open Lanyard Switch Sea Doo and MSD PN 4370 Connect the Violet wire to the MSD Ignition to one side of the Lanyard IGNITION Switch and the other side to positive battery 12 volts BATTERY 12 VOLTS LANYARD SWITCH Normally Closed Lanyard Switch Connect the Brown wire to one side of the normally closed lanyard switch and an GH DP the other side of the switch to ground IGNITION BLACK GROUND LANYARD SWITCH CONNECT THE HOLESHOT FEATURE PN 4271 ONLY Connect the White wire to one side of a normally open momentary switch and the other side of the switch to the Black wire LT BLUE PN 4372 HOLESHOT SWITCH MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 www msdpowersports com ANALOG TOTAL LOSS IGNITION SYSTEM FOR WATERCRAFT PN 4270 3 1 1 After installing the MSD Ignition System if the craft fails to start check the installation procedure for any missing steps If everything checks correctly inspect the following 1 Check the battery to make sure it is fully charged and properly connected Also make sure the terminal connections are clean an
96. ule of thumb for the spark plug gap is between 032 and 036 Taking the time to test with different gaps will give you the best gap for your application MSD Coil and Spark Plug Wires The MSD Coil features low resistance 0 2 Ohms Primary 2K Ohms Secondary with a turns ratio of 70 1 for maximum spark voltage and energy The 8 5mm Super Conductor Spark Plug Wires are very low resistance less than 50 Ohms per foot for maximum voltage carrying capabilites Even with this low resistance the wire still suppresses EMI Electro Magnetic Interference from disrupting the electronics of the ignition This is the only wire recommended to be used with the MSD Enhancer Ignition System Adjustable Ignition Timing Curve The MSD Enhancer Ignition system allows you to program an ignition timing curve Changes in altitude compression fuel octane or a number of other variables requires that the ignition timing be compensated The Enhancer allows you to advance or retard the initial timing as well as designate a different timing curve to increase overall power and performance Holeshot Feature The MSD Enhancer Ignition has a special built in circuit that sets a low rom limit This rom limit produces consistent and quick starts This allows you to concentrate on the start of the race instead of throttle position Rev Limiter The MSD Enhancer Ignition max speed rev limiter is adjustable from 8 750 to 12 500 rpm 38 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRE
97. wire from the Enhancer into the Black w Yellow stripe wire Tan Wire This is an optional wire Connect the Tan wire to the negative side of the coil when using an aftermarket coil only Light Blue Wire Holeshot feature activation wire Connect the Light Blue Wire to one side of a momentary on off switch such as the MSD Holeshot Switch PN 4372 Connect the other side of the switch to ground 6 PIN VIOLET RE PU BK GND COIL WH PICKUP YL WH NONE MSD NONE ENHANCER IGNITION BK MPEM SY WH BL TAN LIGHT BLUE B OPTIONAL TO HOLESHOT EXT COIL SWITCH BK YL GREEN PICKUP GND kuu REMOVE RING TERMINAL INSTALL FEMALE BULLET RE PU RED Q ___ REAR 91 MSD POWERSPORTS 1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR EL PASO TEXAS 79936 915 858 3365 FAX 915 858 3496 92 www msdpowersports com MSD SEA DOO 800 ENHANCER IGNITION PN 4255 Note If the selector switch settings are changed during the testing procedures the ignition switch must be turned Off and back On to activate the new program MAX SPEED RETARD MAXIMUM TIMING RETARD BEGIN SPEED MAX SPEED REV LIMIT HOLESHOT REV LIMIT DEG 51 52 S3 RPM 5 52 3 RPM 55 56 57 58 RPM 51 52 53 54 RB DEG 55 56 57 58 YMT OFF OFF OFF 4006 OFF OFF 6500 OFF 30

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