Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING:
Every HyperSpark 2 EFI Ignition undergoes numerous quality control checks including a four hour burn-in test. If you ex-
perience a problem with your ignition, our research has shown that the majority of problems are due to improper installa-
tion or poor connections.
The Troubleshooting section has several checks and tests you can perform to ensure proper installation and operation of
the HyperSpark 2 EFI Ignition. If you have any questions, call our Technical Support Department at 866-464-6553.
LED:
The LED on the HyperSpark 2 EFI Ignition monitors several operating conditions of the ignition. If the LED indicates that
there is a problem with the ignition system, follow the steps through the Troubleshooting section. The LED will appear to
be on steady at above idle speeds when everything is functioning properly.
• If there is an ignition problem (coil or converter shorted), the LED will be SOLID RED.
• If the engine is OFF (no RPM), the LED will be SOLID ORANGE.
• If the engine is ON (there is RPM), the LED will be SOLID GREEN.
MISSES AND INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS:
Experience at the races has shown that if your engine is experiencing a miss or hesitation at higher rpm, it is usually not
directly ignition. Most probable causes include a coil or plug wire failure, arcing from the cap or boot plug to ground or
spark ionization inside the cap. Several items to inspect are:
• Always inspect the plug wires at the cap and at the plug for a tight connection and visually inspect for cuts, abra-
sions or burns.
• Inspect the Primary Coil Wire connections. Because the HyperSpark 2 EFI Ignition is a Capacitive Discharge ignition
and it receives a direct 12 volt source from the battery, there will not be any voltage at the Coil Positive (+) terminal
even with the key turned ON. During cranking or while the engine is running, very high voltage will be present and no
test equipment should be connected.
WARNING! Do not touch the coil terminals during cranking or while the engine is running!
• Make sure that the battery is fully charged and the connections are clean and tight. If you are not running an alter-
nator this is an imperative check. If the battery voltage falls below 10 volts during a race, the CDI output voltage will
drop.
• Is the engine running lean? Inspect the spark plugs and complete fuel system.
• Inspect all wiring connections for corrosion or damage. Remember to always use proper connections followed by
soldering and seal the connections completely. If everything checks positive, use the following procedure to test the
ignition for spark.
IGNITION KEY
(ORIGINAL COIL + WIRE)
RED
ORANGE -
COIL (+)
BROWN/
ORANGE -
COIL (-)
RED - BATTERY +
HYPERSPARK 2 WIRING DIAGRAM
INSTALLING TO POINTS/AMPLIFIER STYLE IGNITION
DIRECT TO
BATTERY
TERMINALS
TFI STYLE
CONNECTOR PLUG
& PLAY
*optional ring terminals
included
BLACK - BATTERY -
POINTS/ELECTRONIC
IGNITION AMPLIFIER
(ORIGINAL COIL - WIRE)
WHITE
COIL