General questions
Take a look at the wide range of 123ignition products. First please compare the dimensions of the line drawings with your original distributor to be sure you have picked the right mechanical model. The following thing to check are the advance curves. The "Switch" version offers 16 pre-programmed advance curves listed in the curve table. When the advance curves doesn't match with your specific engine, probably the programmable 123TUNE or 123TUNE+ is the right choice for you. With the programmable units it is possible to program your own advance curve. Please be aware you have to find the original curve data yourself, 123ignition doesn't have curve data available.
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We ship to every country on this beautifull planet! Your order will generally be shipped within 1 working day after acceptance of the payment. The parcel is sent insured and with a track & trace service so you will know when to expect the delivery man at your doorstep. In case the ordered product is out of stock at the time of ordering, it will take an average of one week before we are able to have it shipped. From there on the delivery time is out of our controle and up to the delivery service. The delivery time within the Netherlands should be 1 - 2 working days. Within Europe you may count on 3 - 5 working days. All parcels sent outside Europe will be sent by air mail.
Of course we will try to help you out when no 'standard' 123ignition seems to be suitable. To be able to do so we ask you to send by e-mail (info@123ignitionshop.com) information on your currently used distributor: Brand, type, pictures (outside the engine, especially the shaft) and drawings with dimensions. First we will try to find out whether there perhaps after all is a 'standard' 123ignition. If not our fine mechanic can adapt a 123/TUNE (USB) or 123/TUNE+ (bluetooth) to fit the sizes of your current distributor. Please note: when your current distributor has a cogwheel we most probably will want to re-use this cogwheel. With the information in the technical books about your car you can program the advance curves into the 123TUNE(+) yourself. Or you can send this information to us and we will program the unit.
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Attention point for the TUNE USB version: the connector for the plug is fragile.
In all other cases we recommend the TUNE + Bluetooth version. This has the great advantage that the curve is very easy to change using the app on your phone or tablet. Great if you want to regularly "play" with the curve because you are driving a rally, for example. But also if you have a modified motor or a motor for which no standard 123ignition with the correct pre-programmed curve is available. In those cases you can probably do well with a fixed curve. Even then you are well off with the Tune + bluetoot version, because via your telephone you can read all kinds of measurements from, for example, the speed and the engine temperature. Moreover, there is an anti-theft option on this version.
Attention point for the TUNE + Bluetooth version: the software is regularly updated, which means that the app also needs to be regularly updated
If you are familiar with installing old-fashion distributors it should be a piece of cake to install a 123ignition, just follow the step by step guide. When you are not experienced we advise you to search for a 123ignition dealer including workshop to install the unit.
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You cannot change your order once you have placed it. If you want to make a change to your order, you can cancel this order and place a new order. The payment for the canceled order will automatically be refunded to you.
The product name often consists of a combination of a number and several letters.
The first part indicates the type of distributor, so whether it is a switch, USB, or Bluetooth version. This is often followed by a number; this indicates for how many cylinders the distributor is suitable. Then there is an R or an A; this indicates whether the distributor cap is Straight or Angled. This is sometimes followed by a V, for vacuum advance. The letter that follows sometimes indicates the car make for which this distributor is suitable. Finally, we have distributors with IE on the end; these are suitable for injection.
NB; there are many exceptions, where one of the letters is missing from the name, or which have a special name. If you want to know whether an ignition is suitable for your application, look at the product description, specifications, and especially check the dimensions (these are often stated on one of the product photos).
Step 1. Turn off the ignition.
Step 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth connection from your phone or tablet.
Step 3. Disconnect the black wire from the negative of the coil, and connect it to the positive of the coil (where the red wire is also located).
Step 4. Now turn the ignition back on.
Step 5. A blue light should now be lit. It should stay on for at least 10 seconds. If not, start over from step 1.
Tip: The blue LED is not very bright; close your garage door and turn off the light to see it better.
Step 6. Turn off the ignition again and put the cable(s) back in their original position.
Step 7. The connection is now reset. You can reconnect with the password '1234'. Don't forget to change it in the app!