Okay, I have a MSD ignition 6A on my 1989 Mustang GT convertible... I am using the specified TFI adapter, so everything should hook up correctly and easily... The MSD ignition does work and my car will start. But to get my car to start I have to turn the key and when I let off the key then it will start. My car does not automatically start when I turn the key like it used to. Why is this? I dont like this at all, and took my MSD ignition back off. I wonder if there is enough power going to it. like the switched on power? I am not a mechanic so keep your replyies farily simple. Please help... Thankyou

FastFox

 

Sounds as if you have ether the switched wire or the power wire hooked up to one of the accessory wires that shuts off when you car turns over. Then when you let off, the MSD box turns on and your car starts. Does like your headlights, and a few other things usually turn off when you turn over the car (to save battery)? My guess is you got your MSD box running on one of those circuits.

 

I have a feeling that this is my problem... What can I do to fix it?
Thankyou so much

Fast Fox

 

Change what circuit your MSD box is running on. Or just wire the switched wire to the battery, and put a switch in the wire so you will have to flip the switch to turn on the box.

 

how do i change the circuit?

 

run it to a power source thats is on when the key is in the run position

 

Yep I'd say that is it precisey

 

Do you have any examples though? I am not the best with mechanics, so I have to have in-depth explanations? I dont understand how I would wire it in with something else? How do I go about it?
Thank-you for your patience

Fastfox

 

First explain how it is wired in now. It will be easier that away.

 

if u got a camera take a pic and ill help u out... i dunno much about mchinces ethier... this is more electonical tho... and i happen to be taking a class on electronics... but without a pic im pretty worthless lol.... gl etheir way... i kno sum on here can help u tho