Owners manual

Figure 2 Connecting with an RPM Activated Switch.
IGNITION
TM
Multiple
Spark
Discharge
BLACK
RED
RED
ORANGE
HEAVY RED
HEAVY BLACK
BATTERY
NEGATIVE
BATTERY
POSITIVE
MAGNETIC
PICKUP
WHITE
TO POINTS
OR AMPLIFIER
WHITE
PN 8950
ON OFF
RPM
ACTIVATED
SWITCH
AUTOTRONIC CONTROLS CORPORATION
1490 HENRY BRENNAN DR., EL PASO, TX. 79936
BLACK
12 VOLTS
TO GROUND
TACH
OUTPUT
COIL
(-)
(+)
RPM
SWITCH
PN 8950
YELLOW
PN 7542
SHIFT LIGHT
RED
YELLOW
BLACK
CONVENTIONAL IGNITIONS
The PN 7542 can also be used with a conventional or performance ignition system, though an RPM 
Activated Switch, such as MSD’s PN 8950, is required to drive the Light (Figure 2).
Limited Warranty
M
SDwarrants this product to be free from defects in materialand workmanshipunder its intended normaluse*, 
when properly installed and purchased from an authorized MSD dealer, for a period of one year from the date of 
theoriginal purchase.This  warrantyisvoid forany products purchasedthroughauction  websites. Iffound tobe 
defective as mentioned above, it will be repaired or replaced at the option of MSD. Any item that is covered under 
this warranty will be returned free of charge using Ground shippingmethods. 
This shall constitute the sole remedy of the purchaser and the sole liabilityofMSD. To the extentpermitted by 
law, the foregoingisexclusiveand in lieu of allotherwarranties or representationwhetherexpressedorimplied, 
including anyimpliedwarranty ofmerchantability orfitness.Inno eventshallMSD orits suppliersbe liablefor special 
orconsequential damages.
*Intended normal usemeans that this item isbeing used aswas originallyintended andforthe originalapplication 
as sold by MSD. Any modications to this item or if it is used on an application other than what MSD markets the 
product,thewarranty willbe void.It isthesoleresponsibilityof the customer todeterminethat thisitemwill work for 
the applicationtheyare intending. MSD will accept noliability for customapplications. 
Service
Incaseof malfunction,thisMSDcomponent willberepairedfree ofchargeaccordingto the termsofthewarranty. 
When returning MSD components for warranty service, Proof of Purchase must be supplied for verification. After 
the warrantyperiod has expired, repair service is based ona minimum and maximum fee.
All returns must have a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number issuedto thembefore 
being returned.To obtainanRMA numberplease contact MSDCustomerServiceat1 (888)MSD-7859or visit 
our website at  www.msdperformance.com/rma  to automatically obtain  a number and  shipping information. 
When returningthe unitfor repair, leaveallwiresatthe lengthinwhichyouhavethem installed. Be suretoinclude 
a detailedaccountofany problems experienced, andwhat componentsandaccessories areinstalledonthevehicle. 
Therepaired unitwillbereturnedassoonas possibleusingGround shipping methods (groundshipping is covered 
by warranty). For more information, call MSD at (915) 855-7123. MSD technicians are available from 7:00 a.m. to 
5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (mountain time).
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FRM29405 Revised 02/12 Printed in U.S.A.