MSD 5520 Street Fire Ignition Control Installation - Manual (Page 12)

CHECKING FOR SPARK
If triggering the ignition with the White wire:
1 Make sure the ignition switch is in the "Off" position.
2. Remove the coil wire from the distributor cap and set the terminal
approximately 1/2" from ground.
3. Disconnect the White wire from the distributor's points or ignition
amplifier.
4. Turn the ignition to the On position. Do not crank the engine.
5. Tap the White wire to ground several times. Each time you pull
the wire from ground, a spark should jump from the coil wire to
ground (the LED should also blink). If spark is present, the ignition
is working properly. If there is no spark skip to step 6.
If triggering with the Magnetic Pickup:
1. Make sure the ignition switch is in the "Off" position.
2. Remove the coil wire from the distributor cap and set the terminal
approximately 1/2" from ground.
3. Disconnect the magnetic pickup wires from the distributor.
4. Turn the ignition to the On position. Do not crank the engine.
5. With a small jumper wire, short the magnetic pickup Green and Violet
wires together several times. Each time you break this short, a spark
should jump from the coil wire to ground (the LED should also blink). If
spark is present, the ignition is working properly. If there is no spark skip
to step 6.
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.
C. If there is still no spark, check to make sure there is 12 volts on the small Red wire from the Street Fire Ignition
when the key is in the On position. If 12 volts is 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 Street Fire
Ignition is in need of repair. See the Warranty and Service section for information.
Limited Warranty
MSD warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under its intended normal use*, when properly installed
and purchased from an authorized MSD dealer, for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase. This warranty is void for any
products purchased through auction websites. If found to be defective as mentioned above, it will be repaired or replaced at the option
of MSD. Any item that is covered under this warranty will be returned free of charge using Ground shipping methods.
This shall constitute the sole remedy of the purchaser and the sole liability of MSD. To the extent permitted by law, the foregoing is
exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties or representation whether expressed or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability
or fitness. In no event shall MSD 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.
Any modifications to this item or if it is used on an application other than what MSD 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 will accept no liability
for custom applications.
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Figure 7 Checking for Spark with the White Wire.
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WHITE WIRE TRIGGER
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Figure 8 Checking for Spark with
Magnetic Pickup.
Service
In case of malfunction, this MSD component will be repaired free of charge according to the terms of the warranty. When
returning MSD components for warranty service, Proof of Purchase must be supplied for verification. After the warranty
period has expired, repair service is based on a minimum and maximum fee.
All returns must have a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number issued to them before
being returned. To obtain an RMA number please contact MSD Customer Service at 1 (888) MSD-7859 or
visit our website at www.msdperformance.com/rma to automatically obtain a number and shipping information.
When returning the unit for repair, leave all wires at the length in which you have them installed. Be sure to include
a detailed account of any problems experienced, and what components and accessories are installed on the vehicle.
The repaired unit will be returned as soon as possible using Ground shipping methods (ground shipping is covered by
warranty). For more information, call MSD at (915) 855-7123. MSD technicians are available from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday (mountain time).