Mallory Ignition ACCEL DFI 6A Electronic Ignition Control Module for Distributor Equipped Engines 75606 - Manual (Page 3)

PRESTART CHECKLIST
• The only wires connected to the coil terminals should be the shielded
red connected to coil positive (+) and black connected to coil negative (–).
• The small red/white wire is connected to a switched 12 volt source,
such as the ignition key.
• Power leads are connected directly to the battery positive and
negative terminals.
• If you’re not using an alternator, the battery should be connected
and fully charged.
• The engine MUST be equipped with at least one ground strap to
the chassis.
THEFT DETERRENT
The Ignition Control Module provides an easy way to install a theft
deterrent kill switch. See Figure 2.
MAGNETIC PICKUP TRIGGER
When using the Mag. pickup to trigger the Ignition Control Module, install
a switch across the dark blue (points) wire to ground. When the white
wire is grounded, the vehicle will crank but will not start.
WHITE WIRE TRIGGER
When using the dark blue wire to trigger the Ignition Control Module,
install a switch to the purple (Mag. +) wire and the other side to ground.
When the purple (Mag. +) wire is grounded, the vehicle will crank but
will not start.
TROUBLESHOOTING
This section offers several tests and checks you can perform to ensure
proper installation and operation of the 6A Ignition Control Module. If
you experience a problem with your 6A, first check for proper installation
and poor connections. You can eliminate many problems by checking
these items. If you have any questions concerning your 6A Ignition
Control Module contact the ACCEL/DFI Technical Service Department
at 248-380-2780, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Eastern time.
TACH ADAPTERS
If your tachometer does not operate correctly, you probably need a
tach adapter such as those made by Mallory. Consult the Tachometer
Compatibility List for common tachometers and compatible tach
adapters.
INOPERATIVE TACHOMETERS
If your tachometer fails to operate with the 6A installed, you may need a
Mallory tach adapter. Before purchasing a tach adapter, try connecting
your tachometer trigger wire to the yellow wire of the 6A Ignition Control
Module. This output produces a 12 volt, square wave. If the tach still
does not operate, you will need a tach adapter. Two different tach
adapters are available:
PN 29078 If you are using the magnetic pickup connector (green and
violet wires) to trigger the 6A, you will need this adapter.
PN 29074 If your tach was triggered from the coil negative terminal
(voltage trigger) and you are suing the dark blue wire to
trigger the 6A, you will need this adapter
BALLAST RESISTOR
If you have a current trigger tach (originally connected to coil (+)
positive) and use the dark blue wire of the Ignition for triggering, you can
purchase a Chrysler Dual Ballast Resistor (1973-76 applications). Wire
it as shown in Figure 3.
ENGINE RUN-ON
If your engine continues to run even when the ignition is turned off, you
are experiencing engine run-on. Usually, older vehicles with an external
voltage regulator are susceptible to this condition. Because the Ignition
Control Module receives power directly from the battery, it does not
require much current to keep the unit energized. If you are experiencing
run-on, it is due to a small amount of voltage going through the charging
lamp indicator and feeding the small red/white wire (even if the key is
turned off).
3 ACCEL/DFI TECHNICAL SUPPORT 248.380.2780 www.accel-dfi.com
COMMON COLORS FOR MAG PICKUP WIRES
Distributor Mag +(Crk +) Mag –(Crk -)
Mallory Crank Trigger Purple Green
Mallory Billet Competition
Distributor, Series
Nos. 81 and 84
Orange Purple
Mallory Comp ® 9000 Series
Nos. 96-99 Orange Purple
Mallory Harness P/N 29040 Red Black
MSD distributor’s Orange/Black Violet/Black
MSD Crank Trigger Orange/Black Violet/Black
Ford Orange Purple
Accel 46/48000 Series Orange/Black Violet/Black
Accel 51/61000 Series Red Black
Chrysler Orange/White Black
FROM HYFIRE ® VIA
WHITE BLACK
USING THE MAGNETIC
PICKUP WIRE TO TRIGGER
THE HYFIRE
® VIA
USING THE WHITE
WIRE TO TRIGGER
THE HYFIRE
® VIA
CONNECTS TO
PURPLE BLACK
MAGNETIC PICKUP
PURPLE
GREEN
FIGURE 2
SMALL RED
FROM HYFIRE ® VIA
12 VOLT
IGNITION SWITCH
CHRYSLER DUAL
BALLAST RESISTOR
WHITE WIRE FROM
HYFIRE
® VIA
FROM POINTS OR
AMPLIFIER
FIGURE 3
USING THE MAGNETIC
PICKUP WIRE TO TRIGGER
THE ACCEL/DFI 6A
USING THE DARK BLUE
WIRE TO TRIGGER
THE ACCEL/DFI 6A
FROM ACCEL/DFI 6A
RED/WHITE
FROM ACCEL/DFI 6A
DARK BLUE WIRE
FROM ACCEL/DFI 6A
DARK BLUE BLACK
DARK BLUE