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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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CYLINDER PROGRAMMING

The Window Switch is programmed for 8-cylinder applications, however it can be used with 4 or 

6-cylinder applications. To program the Switch for different applications, the cylinder select loops 

must be modified as shown in Figure 2. After cutting a wire loop, seal the wire end with the supplied 

head-shrink caps. Use a heat gun or other heat source to shrink the cap for a good seal.

Figure 3 Wiring to an Inductive Ignition System.

MOUNTING 

The Switch may be mounted under the hood as long as it is away from direct engine heat sources. 

Keep in mind that the rpm modules should be easy to access for changes. The Switch can be mounted 

with the double-sided tape or with the four self tapping screws supplied. Use the Switch as a template 

and mark the mounting hole locations. Remove the Switch and drill the holes using a 3/16" drill bit 

then install the screws.

WIRING

 Red

 

Connects to a switched 12 volt source.

 Black

 

Connects to ground.

 White

 

The rpm input wire. With an MSD Ignition, this connects to the Tach Output terminal.   

 

 

On inductive ignitions, it connects to the coil negative terminal.

 Yellow

  This is the circuit ground wire (normally open switch to ground). It connects to the  

 

 

ground side of the device you plan to activate.

Note: Inductive ignitions only.

Figure 2 Cylinder Select Loops.

CYLINDERS   CUT LOOPS

  

8       

NONE 

  

6       

RED

  

4     RED 

BLUE

Summary of Contents for 8956

Page 1: ...ture drops to a safe point the smart driver will turn the Switch back on It will continuously cycle On and Off as the temperature dictates IfyouexperienceaproblemwithyourSwitchnotoperating turnthecircuitoffforafewminutesto cool then try again Ifthecircuitactivatesthenshutsoff theremaybetoomuchcurrentflow Checkthedevice sInstallation Instructions to find its recommended maximum current The RPM Wind...

Page 2: ...it is away from direct engine heat sources Keep in mind that the rpm modules should be easy to access for changes The Switch can be mounted with the double sided tape or with the four self tapping screws supplied Use the Switch as a template and mark the mounting hole locations Remove the Switch and drill the holes using a 3 16 drill bit then install the screws WIRING Red Connects to a switched 12...

Page 3: ...UCTIONS 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 Figure 4 Wiring to an MSD Ignition Control Figure 5 Wiring with an MSD Relay Note Capacitive discharge ignitions only ...

Page 4: ...rkets 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 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...

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