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CJ_96RSOct-13-04 03:45 PM
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#81700, "MSD Sport Compact Ignition... Incompatible?"


          

Well, I bought an MSD SCI for my Eclipse, read the instruction manual, and guess what? It says it won't work with a distributorless ignition system like the one in a 2GNT. The funny thing is, I bought it from Howell Automotive's online catalog from the page that only contains parts for 2GNTs. If anyone could correct me if I'm wrong on this I would appreciate it. Howell Automotive's website states that they do not accept returns on electrical parts. Hopefully I won't have to sell this thing on eBay. Maybe I'll beg for store credit towards a DIS-2 and cross my fingers... emoji

  

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Global Ruler Of All ThingsDarkOneOct-13-04 03:53 PM
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#81701, "RE: MSD Sport Compact Ignition... Incompatible?"
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Did you call them? Call them. Then post.

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CJ_96RSOct-14-04 04:45 AM
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#81725, "RE: MSD Sport Compact Ignition... Incompatible?"
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I don't have long distance, but I did email them and explain the situation.
The reply was, "We don't sell an igniton that doesn't fit the eclipse, so I'm confused."
I just wanted to make sure I was correct before I press the issue.
Thanks for the info, metaljim.

  

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madhatter210Oct-14-04 05:05 AM
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#81726, "RE: MSD Sport Compact Ignition... Incompatible?"
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Oct-14-04 05:15 AM by madhatter210



          

Originally posted by CJ_96RS
I don't have long distance, but I did email them and explain the situation. The reply was, "We don't sell an igniton that doesn't fit the eclipse, so I'm confused." I just wanted to make sure I was correct before I press the issue. Thanks for the info, metaljim.

Don't feel bad I ordered the sci from summit and relized it was wrong and not for my car....since then they updated the description to include ..."not for distributorless ignitions" ....I lost money shipping it back because they needed insurance and next day air. But I was glad they took it back as most places will not accept returns on electronics.Sell it on ebay if they won't give you credit and buy the dis-2.
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TeamMetalJimOct-13-04 03:56 PM
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#81702, "RE: MSD Sport Compact Ignition... Incompatible?"
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Sorry - the SCI is for distributor engines. The DIS-2 will work.


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mcgyvrOct-14-04 05:38 AM
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#81727, "RE: MSD Sport Compact Ignition... Incompatible?"
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its on howells page under the eclipse items, email/call them back and demand a refund.

http://www.howellautomotive.com/Howell/Store/catalog/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=142_38_144&products_id=965

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