Page 2 - THEORY OF OPERATION
2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 THEORY OF OPERATION CAPACITIVE DISCHARGE The MSD Digital DIS Series Ignitions feature a capacitive discharge ignition design. The majority o...
Page 3 - SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES; Super Conductor Spark Plug Wire.; MOUNTING; Figure 1 Mounting the DIS Ignition.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES Spark plug wires are very important to the operation of the DIS Series Ignition. A good quality, helically wound wire ...
Page 4 - WIRING; GENERAL WIRING INFORMATION; ground wire to a clean, paint free metal surface.; ROUTING WIRES; the positive side of the starter solenoid.
4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 WIRING GENERAL WIRING INFORMATION Wire Length: All of the wires of the MSD Ignition may be shortened as long as quality connectors are used ...
Page 5 - NOTE: The factory rev limiter and all timing functions will still; Figure 2 Locating 12 Volts at the coil.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 NOTE: The factory rev limiter and all timing functions will still function as normal with the MSD Digital DIS-Ignition installed. Locate the...
Page 6 - Figure 3 General Wiring Before Installation of the MSD.
6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Figure 3 General Wiring Before Installation of the MSD. 6-Cylinder with Coil Packs
Page 7 - Figure 4 General Wiring After Installation of the MSD.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Figure 4 General Wiring After Installation of the MSD. 6-Cylinder with Coil Packs
Page 8 - PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES; Figure 5 Programming Rotary Switches.; IGNITION MODE; Switch Position; IGNITION MODE SWITCH POSITIONS
8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES The DIS Ignitions provide several programmable features that are set using the seven rotary dials on their end panel. ...
Page 9 - Figure 6 Wiring the Step Retard.; STEP RETARD; the Max Limit is active.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Figure 6 Wiring the Step Retard. Figure 7 Wiring the Two Step. STEP RETARD A retard can be activated by supplying 12 volts to the Pink wire ...
Page 10 - WIRING DIAGRAMS
10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 Figure 8 GENERAL DIS WIRING Typical 4-cylinder application (factory wiring) Figure 9 GENERAL DIS WIRING Typical 4-cylinder application with...
Page 13 - IGNITION ADAPTERS; if the ignition will operate properly without the Adapter(s).; INSTALLING THE PN 8912 IGNITION ADAPTER; for further instruction.; VEHICLE; Chrysler Sebring, Cirrus
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 IGNITION ADAPTERS If your vehicle does not operate correctly or if you experience a no-run situation you probably need an MSD Ignition Adap...
Page 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING; problems are due to improper installation or poor connections.; Do not connect any test; running an alternator this is an essential check.; Figure 14 MSD DIS-2 IGNITION WITH IGNITION ADAPTER, PN 8912
14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Every MSD Digital DIS Ignition undergoes numerous quality control checks including a four hour burn-in test. If you experie...
Page 15 - CHECKING FOR SPARK; If there is no spark:; RETURNING TO STOCK IGNITION; NOTE: If an Ignition Adapter was added to the; LED MONITOR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15 M S D • W W W . M S D P E R F O R M A N C E . C O M • ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 5 2 0 0 • F A X ( 9 1 5 ) 8 5 7 - 3 3 4 4 CHECKING FOR SPARK The following procedure will determine if the ignition is producing a spark. 1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the ...
Page 16 - Limited Warranty; or consequential damages.; Service; When returning MSD components for warranty service,; Proof of Purchase must be supplied for verification. After; All returns must have a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number; issued to them before; M S D; TECH NOTES
Limited Warranty M SD warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under its intended normal use*, when properly installed and purchased from an authorized MSD dealer, for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase. This warranty is void for any products...