MSD 8732 2 step sporadic fail

Eman · 07-08-2019, 10:18 AM

I put a very small LED light on the dash that is wired to the 2 step activation wire at the 2 step. It lets me know I have enough pressure on the brakes and that the 2 step is getting power. I have had it go straight to the converter and that is why I put that light on. In my case it was a failed connection but I could have seen it and saved the round possibly. Only other time I had problems was when the chip fell out of the 2 step. Makes you wonder why they didn't make a retainer for the chip. Now I have a zip tie around it and tape, very professuional looking.

cad · 07-08-2019, 01:51 PM

I like the LED idea.
This is the 2 step with no chip which is only on the 6425 Digital 6AL.

https://www.jegs.com/i/MSD-Ignition/121/8732/10002/-1

GTX JOHN · 07-08-2019, 02:18 PM

Just prior to staging, I put my cars in neutral/Apply Brake/Check two step.

Many of my sporadic problems have been in connections = defective plug in wiring
on MSD.

Their quality is not what it used to be!

My .02

cad · 07-08-2019, 05:29 PM

Are there any alternatives??

cad · 07-12-2019, 04:10 PM

After talking to MSD for the 5th year in a row, we got hold of a different tech.
Will see....

Eman · 07-12-2019, 10:29 PM

Power to what switch?

cad · 07-12-2019, 11:25 PM

From the trans brake switch

The Hawk · 07-12-2019, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cad

Are there any alternatives??

Footbrake

07-08-2019, 10:18 AM	#1
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 473 Likes: 16 Liked 133 Times in 76 Posts	Re: MSD 8732 2 step sporadic fail I put a very small LED light on the dash that is wired to the 2 step activation wire at the 2 step. It lets me know I have enough pressure on the brakes and that the 2 step is getting power. I have had it go straight to the converter and that is why I put that light on. In my case it was a failed connection but I could have seen it and saved the round possibly. Only other time I had problems was when the chip fell out of the 2 step. Makes you wonder why they didn't make a retainer for the chip. Now I have a zip tie around it and tape, very professuional looking.

07-08-2019, 01:51 PM	#2
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 703 Likes: 203 Liked 93 Times in 52 Posts	Re: MSD 8732 2 step sporadic fail I like the LED idea. This is the 2 step with no chip which is only on the 6425 Digital 6AL. https://www.jegs.com/i/MSD-Ignition/121/8732/10002/-1

07-08-2019, 02:18 PM	#3
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,737 Likes: 2,813 Liked 2,489 Times in 699 Posts	Re: MSD 8732 2 step sporadic fail Just prior to staging, I put my cars in neutral/Apply Brake/Check two step. Many of my sporadic problems have been in connections = defective plug in wiring on MSD. Their quality is not what it used to be! My .02 __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock Last edited by GTX JOHN; 07-08-2019 at 02:24 PM.

07-08-2019, 05:29 PM	#4
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 703 Likes: 203 Liked 93 Times in 52 Posts	Re: MSD 8732 2 step sporadic fail Are there any alternatives??

07-12-2019, 04:10 PM	#5
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 703 Likes: 203 Liked 93 Times in 52 Posts	Re: MSD 8732 2 step sporadic fail After talking to MSD for the 5th year in a row, we got hold of a different tech. Will see.... Last edited by cad; 07-06-2020 at 03:45 PM.

07-12-2019, 10:29 PM	#6
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 473 Likes: 16 Liked 133 Times in 76 Posts	Re: MSD 8732 2 step sporadic fail Power to what switch?

07-12-2019, 11:25 PM	#7
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 703 Likes: 203 Liked 93 Times in 52 Posts	Re: MSD 8732 2 step sporadic fail From the trans brake switch

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