PinzSSI is back online with the addition of an integrated voltage converter. Last summer we had problems with modules that were too sensitive to the stock Bosch charging system, minor spikes and fluctuations were wreaking havoc with the ECM. In some cases a newly installed ignition system would not even start! All defective systems were either replaced or a full refund was made. It was quite embarrassing to our PR department, to say the least. The repair tech almost lost his mind trying to figure out the problem!
Then my good buddy Paul Colette told me about a voltage converter that might be worth looking into. This compact device reduces 28 volts from the Pinzgauer to a usable voltage to the modules, around 14 volts. What makes this device unique is that it also acts as an electrical firewall, isolating the ECM from and high or low voltages, load dumps, and spikes. Both positive and negative spikes cannot get into the system, up to 96 VDC. In some situations, the chassis can back feed into the ECM, the converter prevents this as it works on an isolated ground, nothing can touch it.
Older PinzSSI ignitions were not affected by voltage issues like the batch we got in June. The manufacturer was at fault, but the bottom line is the customer dealt with the problems in the field, but we made it right.
Now the PinzSSI 2.0 comes ready to install, only one butt sleeve needs to be compressed at the battery at the 10-amp fuse link. The rest is plug-and-play! Only 3 connections, and the harness is completely assembled.
Installation in a nutshell- 1) Connect the ground wire with a screw 2) Connect a pre-made female tap to a fuel solenoid, reconnect the solenoid 3) Connect the coil 4)Connect the fuse tap at the battery 5) Set the timing. That's it, installation is complete! Our engineering department hit a home run with this new design. Simpler and more durable.
Every ignition is bench tested before being sold, and the customer is provided a copy of the results. This system WILL work in your Pinzgauer, this is verified upon completion at the assembly room in California. All connections are crimped and soldered, with the exception of the ground wire in some early units. Several are already operating in 3 states with complete success.
Older ignitions can be retrofitted with the converter, accounting is coming up with a price, rumor is around $175 complete. The harness has to be re-configured by one of our technicians to make it work with the upgrade, plus a new base plate is provided, and then it is bench tested. Turnover time is about 2 weeks, and only the module has to be sent for the update. You use the original module shaft, coil, plugs, and plug wires.
As an added bonus, the PinzSSI 2.0 has a tap (purple wire) for connecting up to 7 amps of 12 volts DC, which can be used for small items such as a GPS, phone charger, radio, etc.
The web site does not yet reflect the changes to the system, contact us at
pinzssi@outlook.com for ordering information. $750 delivered in the USA, $800 international. Due to the time that it takes to hand assemble and test PinzSSI 2.0, there may be a delay in shipping, in which case you will be notified.
Note- the photos below do not reflect the isolated ground, those sold do have it. Also, there are video links at the bottom.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZPcexYstWQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59iv9vEyC30