TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR YOUR PERTRONIX IGNITOR® AND COIL INSTALLATION
NOTE: THE PERTRONIX IGNITOR IS EFFECTIVELY A “GO” OR “NO” SYSTEM. THIS MEANS THAT IF THE IGNITOR HAS A FAULT, IT WILL NOT OPERATE AT ALL.
IF THE VEHICLE HAS AN INTERMITTENT FAULT, AT CERTAIN TIMES OR REVS, THIS IS GENERALLY AN ENGINE PROBLEM, AND IS NOT THE FAULT OF THE IGNITOR.
IF THE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS BELOW DO NOT HELP, SEEK THE ADVICE OF A QUALIFIED AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIAN.
PERTRONIX FLAME-THROWER® COIL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PERTRONIX DIGITAL REV LIMITER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PERTRONIX SECOND STRIKE™ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
VOLTAGE AND RESISTANCE TESTING INSTRUCTIONS
FAQ'S
- Is the Ignitor a "universal" electronic ignition conversion?
- What type of applications can the Ignitor be used in?
- How difficult is it to install an Ignitor?
- What applications are covered with the Pertronix Flame-Thrower coils?
- My vehicle is misfiring or breaking down under load. What should I do?
- What is the difference between Lobe Sensor and Hall Effect Kits?
- Since I have installed the Ignitor the engine won't start. What can I check?
- What type of coil can I use with the Ignitor? How do I check my coil's resistance? (12V negative ground only)
- What will happen if I leave the ignition switch on when the engine is not running?
- Can I change the length of the Ignitor wires?
- What should I gap the spark plugs to?
- Can I run a MSD box or other capacitive discharge unit with the Ignitor? How do I hook it up?
- How do I wire the Ignitor or Ignitor II ignition system to my Porsche CD ignition box?