MSD Ignition Box

[Chrisisiced]

Hey guys i got a quick question....

I just got my 6al installed and the car runs great. However i have the box inside of the car and it makes a ticking noise from the box while the motor is running. IS THIS NORMAL?
If not what do i do?

[Chrisisiced]

Hey guys is this thing supposed to tick or not

[cp[mike]]

mine doesnt tick, i checked this morning.

do the coils tick? maybe its echoing through the firewall

[turbotoot2]

which pill do have 4 the msd box ,because i would like 2 get 1 4 my h22 accord the motor is stock

[Chrisisiced]

mike - no its coming directly from the box itself. I think im gonna try grounding it somewhere else to see if thats the issue but its noticeable while im driving. The best way i could describe it is its just a fast ticking sound while the motor is running.

the msd box came with a bunch of different pills 3000 6000 7000 8000

[Chrisisiced]

Hey guys i was looking for some help on the msd website and this is what i came up with....


04-02-2005, 09:05 PM
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I have just recently put a full msd ignition system in my 2001 acura integra GSR and also installed blaster SS external coil, MSD 8.5 wires and MSD Pro CAp. I have installed all of it to the specs on the wiring diagram and got for setting up honda's with external coil. Somehow when i start the car the box is ticking really fast and quite iritating. I need to know if that ticking is hurting the car and weather or not there mite be some references to what the problem might be. thanks.


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#2 04-02-2005, 09:06 PM
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the ignition i used was a MSD 6AL


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#3 04-03-2005, 07:13 PM
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The noise is normal.


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#4 04-03-2005, 09:03 PM
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how is it normal? i know many people with their box's inside there cars and no noise. are you sure?


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#5 04-04-2005, 08:28 AM
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It is perfectly normal for the MSD box to make a humming or buzzing noise when operating. The humming will increase with rpm. Some boxes will be noisier than others; if the noise is too loud the box can be sent into us so we can replace the power transistor and attempt to quiet the box down.



What do you guys think?


edit: after reading through the threads on their forum it seems many people are having the same issue and they got the same replies that the unit is ok just noisy.

I think im gonna have to find space to put it in the engine bay because its gonna be annoying.