MSD IGNITION KEEPS GOING OUT?
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Drifting
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From: Houston TX
MSD IGNITION KEEPS GOING OUT?
I have replaced three digital 6 and switched to an MSD 6 AL. 4000 miles on the last one. Has anyone else had this problem? What is the fix? Thanks :skep:
Melting Slicks
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From: Green Bay WI
Re: MSD IGNITION KEEPS GOING OUT? (red-y)
Quite a few here on the forum have had the same problem. I don't think anyone has really nailed down what the cause of the problem is. I was thinking about going to the Digital 6+ (for it's retard capabilities, etc) but after hearing of the problems, opted not to.
You made the right move going to the 6AL though... :)
You made the right move going to the 6AL though... :)
Burning Brakes
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From: Out by the bridge again, TampaBay
Re: MSD IGNITION KEEPS GOING OUT? (red-y)
I've had zero problems with my Digital 6. It's mounted under the passenger side headlight (lost a horn) on a fabbed aluminum plate with rubber isolators.
Drifting
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From: La Fontaine Indiana
Re: MSD IGNITION KEEPS GOING OUT? (jfb)
Call the mfr, they know their product best and may have some suggestions.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Beverly, MA MA
Re: MSD IGNITION KEEPS GOING OUT? (red-y)
Get your inst. sheets out it will tell you the right resistor to use, off the top of my head I can't remember. If I remember right it has to be inline for the box AND the dist. both. :flag
One other thing if you ever get another one get the 6alM it's shoch proof and water tight.
[Modified by offershore, 5:53 PM 8/17/2003]
One other thing if you ever get another one get the 6alM it's shoch proof and water tight.
[Modified by offershore, 5:53 PM 8/17/2003]
Race Director
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From: NEwhere Ohio
Re: MSD IGNITION KEEPS GOING OUT? (red-y)
MSD = Might Suddenly Die.
The fix is to throw it out, and run good gas so you dont need any retard.
I went though 3 units, twice i broke down on the side of the road. Its too dangerous to break down in traffic, etc. SO I got rid of it. Turns out with a 100 shot nitrous, i didnt need it anyways.
The fix is to throw it out, and run good gas so you dont need any retard.
I went though 3 units, twice i broke down on the side of the road. Its too dangerous to break down in traffic, etc. SO I got rid of it. Turns out with a 100 shot nitrous, i didnt need it anyways.
Burning Brakes
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From: Beverly, MA MA
Re: MSD IGNITION KEEPS GOING OUT? (dizwiz24)
100% :iagree: I have not used them for 10 years, that's why I forget the hook up.
I didn't want to come out and say it though, but since you did! :U
[Modified by offershore, 10:48 PM 8/17/2003]
I didn't want to come out and say it though, but since you did! :U
[Modified by offershore, 10:48 PM 8/17/2003]
Drifting
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From: St. Paul MN
Re: MSD IGNITION KEEPS GOING OUT? (offershore)
I mounted my Digital6+ just above the battery in my engine compartment. I had it fail and sent it back 2 times and both times they sent it back to me with a slip saying there was nothing wrong with it. I know it is the box because when it fails I can jump out and yank the wires and plug everything back stock and drive away fine. I put it back in after getting it back the 2nd time and it is still failing. I have unplugged it and havn't figured out what to do now. I do intend to try to get in touch with my local rep since I bought the box from a local speed parts shop. It is rather frustrating that I have been having so much trouble with mine also. As well as spending $14.00 shipping twice. Good luck with whatever you find on yours.
