User and Installation Manual: American Supercars and Prototypes, LLC

American Supercars and Prototypes, LLC
User and
Installation
Manual
Version 1.4
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Table of Contents
1. OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE MASTERSHIFT™ MANUAL SHIFTER .............................................................. 1
1.2 HOW TO READ THIS DOCUMENT........................................................................................................ 1
1.3 REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................. 1
2. OPERATION......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 SHIFTING............................................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES ............................................................................................. 4
2.3 OVERDRIVE OPERATION .................................................................................................................... 6
3. MASTERSHIFT™ MANUAL SHIFTER CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE ............................... 7
3.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 COMMAND SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 COMMUNICATION TAB..................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 CONFIG TAB .................................................................................................................................... 12
3.5 TRANS1 TAB.................................................................................................................................... 12
3.6 CUSTOM TAB ................................................................................................................................... 15
3.7 TRANS2 TAB.................................................................................................................................... 17
3.8 SHIFT SETUP TAB............................................................................................................................. 18
3.9 SHIFT SAFETY TAB .......................................................................................................................... 19
3.10 SPEED/TACH TAB ............................................................................................................................ 20
3.11 OVERDRIVE TAB .............................................................................................................................. 22
3.12 DIAGNOSTICS TAB ........................................................................................................................... 23
4. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................ 25
4.1 OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................................... 25
4.2 DRIVER INTERACTION ELEMENTS .................................................................................................... 26
4.3 TRANSMISSION INTERACTION ELEMENTS ........................................................................................ 28
4.4 WIRING ............................................................................................................................................ 31
4.5 INITIAL CONFIGURATION AND TEST ................................................................................................. 39
5. TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................... 41
5.1 DO-IT-YOURSELF CHECKLIST .......................................................................................................... 41
5.2 SUPPORT CONTACT.......................................................................................................................... 42
6. APPENDIX .......................................................................................................................................... 43
6.1 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS .................................................................................................................... 43
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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Communication Tab – Set Up Communications with the Device ............................................................... 10

Figure 2: Serial port not connected ............................................................................................................................ 11
Figure 3: Device not found ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 4: Configurations Tab – Handling Complete Device Configurations.............................................................. 12
Figure 5: Trans1 Tab – Handling Transmission Configurations ................................................................................ 13
Figure 6: Custom Tab – Customization of Lever Positions ........................................................................................ 15
Figure 7: Trans2 Tab – Shift Safety Features ............................................................................................................. 17
Figure 8: Shift Setup Tab – Shift Parameters ............................................................................................................. 18
Figure 9: Shift Safety Tab – Shift Safety Features ..................................................................................................... 19
Figure 10: Speed Sensor Tab – Speed Sensor Configuration for Additional Safety Features .................................... 21
Figure 11: Overdrive Tab – Configuring the optional overdrive unit ......................................................................... 22
Figure 12: Diagnostics Tab – Testing and Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 23
Figure 13: MasterShift™ Case with Shift Cables Mounted ....................................................................................... 30
Figure 14: Power Wiring ............................................................................................................................................ 31
Figure 15: RF Paddle Shifter – Standard Version ...................................................................................................... 32
Figure 16: RF Paddle Shifter – OneWire Version ...................................................................................................... 32
Figure 17: Typical Horn Wiring ................................................................................................................................. 33
Figure 18: Paddle Shifter OneWire Connections ....................................................................................................... 34
Figure 19: Paddle Shifter Panel Connector (Coiled Cord) ......................................................................................... 35
Figure 20: Custom Shift Buttons ................................................................................................................................ 36
Figure 21: Clutch Switch Configurations ................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 22: Speed Pulse Input...................................................................................................................................... 37
Figure 23: Tachometer Input ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Figure 24: Backup Lights Output/Reverse Switch Input ............................................................................................ 38
Figure 25: Overdrive Switch and Output .................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 26: MasterShift Main Connector (J1).............................................................................................................. 43
Figure 27: MasterShift Serial Connector (J2) ............................................................................................................. 43
Figure 28: Panel Connector for Coiled Cable (J3) ..................................................................................................... 43
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1. Overview
1.1 Introduction to the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter
The MasterShift™ Manual Shifter enables you to shift your manual H-pattern transmission while leaving your hands
on the steering wheel. It provides a quick and reliable electronically controlled movement of the transmission shift
shaft. The shifter unit is coupled to the transmission through two shift cables and a transmission adapter; this makes
installation quick and easy.
The MasterShift™ Manual Shifter supports transmissions that have a single push/pull and rotating shift shaft (often
referred to as a hockey stick).
1.2 How to Read This Document

If you have received a vehicle with the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter pre-installed or if you had it installed by a
qualified installer, the main part of interest for you is section 2 Operation. In case you want to learn about
configurable options, check out section 3 MasterShift™ Manual Shifter Configuration Software.
For those who need to install a unit, please read the whole manual before you re-read section 4 Installation and
actually install something.
In case you should have trouble with your MasterShift™ Manual Shifter, please refer to section 5 Troubleshooting.
1.3 Requirements
• Vehicle with a supported H-pattern transmission (see also section 4.3 Transmission Interaction Elements).
Currently supported are the following transmissions:
o Mendeola MD4 and MD4-2D;
o Tremec TKO, TR-3650 and T-56;
o RBT RBT-5 (and its equivalent predecessor ZF 5DS-25) and RBT-6.
o Porsche G50-20 (and similar)
o Muncie M20, M21, M22
• PC with a standard serial port, running a supported version of Microsoft Windows.

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2. Operation
This section describes the normal operation of the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter unit. It assumes a properly installed
device (see section 4 Installation for installation instructions).
2.1 Shifting
2.1.1 BASIC SHIFTING

Basic shifting is simple: just hit the shift buttons or paddles, press the clutch pedal, and the MasterShift™ Manual
Shifter will push or pull the shift cables to place the shift shaft in the requested position, as you would have done
manually before you had it. It is also possible to “stack” multiple shifts by pressing the paddle or button several
times before pressing the clutch pedal. The Manual Shifter will then move straight to the requested target gear
position.
2.1.2 DELAYED SHIFTING

Pressing the clutch pedal is necessary for the shift to happen, so the Manual Shifter waits with the shift until the
clutch pedal is pressed. This feature can be used for delayed shifting. For example, you can drive into a curve,
anticipating that you will have to shift down into second gear. You press the paddles the required number of times,
and no shifting will occur until you press the clutch pedal.
If you don’t press the clutch pedal for a configurable amount of time (see clutch timeout, section 3.9 Shift Safety
Tab), the Manual Shifter cancels the shift. This prevents that you for example thought you needed to shift, pressed
the paddle, then didn’t need to shift and did not press the clutch. The next time you press the clutch you already
forgot about that – but so did your Manual Shifter, and you won’t be unpleasantly surprised by an unexpected shift.
2.1.3 SHIFT PATTERNS

The number of forward gears and the position of the reverse gear determine the shift pattern (see also section
3.5 Trans1 Tab). The available patters are:
Three forward gears Four forward gears Five forward gears Six forward gears
R 1 3 R 1 3 R 1 3 5 R 1 3 5
Reverse is left-
forward
2 2 4 2 4 2 4 6
1 3 1 3 1 3 5 1 3 5
Reverse is left-
backward
R 2 R 2 4 R 2 4 R 2 4 6

1 3 1 3 5
Reverse is
right- backward
2 4 R 2 4 6 R
1 3 R 1 3 R 1 3 5 R 1 3 5 R
Reverse is
right- forward
2 2 4 2 4 2 4 6
1 3 1 3 1 3 5 1 3 5
No reverse gear
2 2 4 2 4 2 4 6
Special R 2 4 R 1 3 5
RBT/ZF shift N/A N/A
pattern 1 3 5 2 4 6
The Muncie
transmission has no
row/column shift
Special Muncie
N/A pattern, but instead N/A N/A
shift pattern
two shift levers. See
the separate Muncie
manual for details.
Note: This table shows how the terms “forward”, “backward”, “right” and “left” are used in this document.
They refer to the typical positions of an H-pattern stick shift. Gears 1, 3 etc. are usually with the stick in
“forward” position, and gears 2, 4 etc. are usually with the stick in “backward” position. The lower gears
are usually on the “left” side, while the higher gears are on the “right” side.
The actual transmission shift shaft moves similarly, but “forward” may not be forward in the vehicle,
depending on the transmission model and how it is mounted. Whenever this manual refers to these terms,
they are meant as explained above: referring to how the shift stick would move. You need to translate that
into how the transmission shift shaft moves according to the specific mechanics of your transmission.
2.2 Safety and Convenience Features

While the basic functionality is enough for many purposes, there are situations where undesirable shift attempts may
happen. These undesired shifts can usually be prevented by enabling the following shift safety features. Also it is
possible to provide additional convenience. All of these features can be individually enabled and disabled to suit
your style.
2.2.1 NEUTRAL SAFETY

When the Neutral Safety feature is enabled, the downshift switch must be pressed for a configurable time when the
driver wants to shift from first gear into neutral. (The time can be configured to be up to five seconds.) The purpose

of this feature is to prevent accidental shifts into neutral gear during normal driving. Multiple (short) presses of the
downshift button or paddle are now guaranteed to not shift into neutral.
See also section 3.9 Shift Safety Tab.
2.2.2 REVERSE SAFETY

When the Reverse Safety feature is enabled, the downshift switch must be pressed for a configurable time when the
driver wants to shift into reverse gear. (The time can be configured to be up to five seconds.) The purpose of this
feature is to prevent accidental shifts into reverse gear. It serves a similar purpose as the mechanical locks many H-
pattern transmissions have on their shift sticks.
2.2.3 CLUTCH SAFETY

The Clutch Safety feature makes sure the Manual Shifter does not attempt to shift while the clutch pedal is not
pressed. This is required for all standard manual H-pattern transmissions, and is not configurable. Required for this
feature is a switch that is closed or opened when the clutch pedal is pressed. It may also be possible to use an inline
hydraulic pressure switch.
While the Clutch Safety feature is always enabled, it can be disabled through appropriate configuration of the clutch
switch input. However, this is not recommended.
See also section 3.9 Shift Safety Tab for the configuration options and section 4.4.3 Clutch Switch for the required
wiring.
2.2.4 SPEED SAFETY

The Speed Safety feature works similar to a typical park/reverse protection in automatic transmissions: it prevents
the driver from shifting into reverse when the car is moving (which is detected by a speed above 1 mph).
Required for this feature is a speed sensor pulse. This may be a raw speed sensor pulse, or a speedometer pulse that
is usually sent from the engine or powertrain control module to the speedometer. (See also section 3.10 Speed/Tach
Tab for the configuration options and section 4.4.4 Speed Pulse Input for the required wiring.) Compatibility with
all speed sensor signals cannot be guaranteed.
2.2.5 DOWNSHIFT SAFETY

The Downshift Safety feature disables a downshift when the shift would overrev the engine. The feature requires
speed measurement (see section 2.2.4 Speed Safety) and calculates the engine speed after the desired downshift. If
the engine speed is higher than a configurable rpm threshold, the shift is not allowed.
This test is done at the time of the actual shift, so if you have clutch safety enabled (see section 2.2.3 Clutch Safety),
you may set up a downshift, brake, then hit the clutch – and the Downshift Safety feature will use the speed at the
moment of pressing the clutch pedal to determine whether the shift is allowed or not, and not the speed at the
moment of the shift command.
2.2.6 SKIP TO NEUTRAL

The Skip to Neutral feature allows the driver to quickly shift into neutral gear without having to pass through all the
gears lower than the current one. When this feature is enabled, a long press of the downshift switch shifts into
neutral gear, independently of the current gear.
Note: After such a Skip to Neutral shift, the next upshift shifts into first gear.

2.3 Overdrive Operation

The MasterShift™ Manual Shifter provides a means to operate an overdrive unit, in a manual or semi-automatic
manner.
For manual operation, the MasterShift™ paddle shifter can be configured to toggle the overdrive state or switch it
on or off on a press of a button or paddle.
The semi-automatic features allow to automatically disable the overdrive on selected shifts (downshifts, or
individual upshifts) and also to automatically disable the overdrive below a set rotational speed of the engine.
See also section 3.11 Overdrive Tab for details on the configuration options.

3. MasterShift™ Manual Shifter Configuration Software

3.1 Introduction
After the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter has been properly installed in the vehicle (see section 4 Installation), it can
be configured through its serial port. The following is required for being able to configure it:
• A Microsoft Windows PC with the Microsoft .NET framework version 1.1 installed. If you haven’t yet,
please use the Windows Update feature to install it. (It will be installed from the CD during installation if it
isn’t already installed on your computer. But it is recommended to check the Windows Update anyway, to
get recommended updates for your system.)
Note: Windows Vista is currently unsupported.
• A standard serial port. If your computer doesn’t have a serial port, you may be able to use a USB-to-Serial
converter. Compatibility with all USB-to-Serial converters can not be guaranteed.
• The ASaP™ MasterShift™ Manual Shifter Configuration software. It came with your MasterShift™
Manual Shifter unit on the CD-ROM. Install the software on your PC by running the installer file setup.exe.
• The 9-pin D-Sub, female-female serial cable that came with your MasterShift™ Manual Shifter unit.
(This is not a standard serial cable. Please do not try to use a standard serial cable – it will not work! It
is possible, however, to extend the provided cable with a standard 9-pin male-female straight wired serial
cable.)
Connect the serial port (the 9-pin male D-Sub connector) of the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter to the PC’s serial port
with the serial cable you received with your Manual Shifter. You may need to remove the small plastic cover over
the serial port on the MasterShift™ unit. To do this remove the two small screws on either side of the plastic cover
and then slide the cover off, exposing the serial port pins. Once the serial cable is hooked up, switch on the
(ignition) power to the Manual Shifter. Run the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter Configuration software and select the
COM port – and you are ready to go.
This description is for the version 1.3.0 of the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter configuration software (see
3.3 Communication Tab).
3.2 Command Summary

Tab Page Configuration Item Unit Range Required
Transmission Number of forward gears (none) 3…6 Yes
Location of reverse gear (none) Left-Forw., Left-Back, Yes
Right-Back, Right-Forw.,
None, RBT/ZF Special,
Muncie Special
Column positions 1…4 Position 0…250 Yes
Row pos. forward Position 0…250 Yes
Row pos. neutral Yes
Row pos. backwards Yes
Transmission Gear ratios 1…6 0.01 0…1000 No
2
Rear end ratio
Shift Setup Shift direction (row) (none) Pull=Backw, Pull=Forw Yes

Tab Page Configuration Item Unit Range Required

Shift direction (column) Pull=Right, Pull=Left Yes
Cable push slack Position 0…25 No (0 disables)
compensation (row, col.)
Cable pull slack Position 0…25 No (0 disables)
compensation (row, col.)
Stall timeout (row, col.) Milliseconds (ms) 50…2000 Yes
Neutral in sequence (none) On, Off No
Column pos. in Neutral Column Disabled, Col.1, Col. 2, No
Col. 3, Col. 4
Delay between moves Milliseconds (ms) 0…1000 No
OneWire Actuator (none) Shift Up, Shift Down, Yes (for
Commands (Left/Right Horn, Overdrive Toggle, OneWire)
Button/Paddle) Overdr. On, Overdr. Off
Shift Safety Shift Delay Milliseconds (ms) 0…5000 No (0 disables)
Skip to Neutral (none) On, Off No (Off disables)
Neutral safety (none) On, Off No (Off disables)
Reverse safety (none) On, Off No (Off disables)
Max. engine rpm rev/min 0…12000 No
Clutch input power (none) Sw to Gnd – Int Pullup, Yes
Sw to Gnd – Ext Pullup,
Sw to Pos – Int Pulldn,
Sw to Pos – Ext Pulldn
Clutch input polarity (none) Normally Open, Yes
Normally Closed
Clutch timeout Milliseconds (ms) 0…10000 No
Speed/Tach Tachometer Pulses/rev Disabled, No
Pulses/revolution 0.5 … 6 pulses/rev
Speed Pulses per mile Pulses/mile 0…30000 No (0 disables)
Speed Pulses per 0.01 Pulses/rev 0…30000 No (0 disables)
revolution (0…300 pulses/rev)
Speed Tire circumference Millimeter (mm) 0…5000 No (0 disables)
Speed/tach signal input (none) Normal, Switched No
selection
• Position units: Position values are given in a percentage of the maximum movement. The outer limit
position past the left and forward positions has the value 0; the outer limit position past the right and
backward positions has the value 250. (The position unit is [0.4%].) Example values are:
25 [0.4%] = 10%
100 [0.4%] = 40%
125 [0.4%] = 50%
200 [0.4%] = 80%

• Gear ratios: Gear ratios are given in input revolutions per 100 output revolutions; that is, the normal gear
ratio value multiplied by 100 (no decimals allowed). Example values are:
434 [0.01] = 4.34
260 [0.01] = 2.6
72 [0.01] = 0.72
• Milliseconds: Times are set in milliseconds (short “ms”). A thousand milliseconds is equal to one second
(short “s”). Example values are:
500 [ms] = 0.5 s
800 [ms] = 0.8 s
1000 [ms] = 1.0 s
2000 [ms] = 2.0 s
• Tachometer pulses per revolution: This value is set in steps of 0.5 pulses/revolution (or in steps of 1
pulse per 2 revolutions).
• Speed pulses per revolution: The value for this configuration item is the number of pulses per revolution
multiplied by 100. (The unit is [0.01 pulses/revolution].) Example values are:
1800 [0.01 pulses/rev] = 18 pulses/rev
• Tire circumference: The tire circumference is set in millimeter (short “mm”). One inch is equal to
25.4 mm. Example values are:
1524 [mm] = 60”
1778 [mm] = 70”
1984 [mm] = 78.1” (225/50R16)
See also http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html for a simple tire size calculator.

3.3 Communication Tab

The Communication tab is the first tab that is visible, and as long as no connection to a Manual Shifter device has
been established, it is the only tab that is accessible. Before being able to use the program, the correct serial port
must have been selected and a powered device must be connected to the serial port (see below).
Figure 1: Communication Tab – Set Up Communications with the Device
• Serial Port Configuration: The MasterShift™ Manual Shifter Configuration software needs to know on
which serial port you have the Manual Shifter unit connected.
Select the serial port where you have the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter unit connected and make sure that
no other application (like a terminal, modem or fax software) is using it. If you do not know which serial
port the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter is connected to, you can go through the list of available serial ports
starting at COM 1, until one of the COM ports connects and recognizes the MasterShift™ unit.
The MasterShift™ Manual Shifter software opens at the Communication tab, where it initially shows that
neither the serial port is connected (“Serial port not connected”) nor has an Manual Shifter been found
(“Manual Shifter not found”); see Figure 2. After selecting an available serial port in the drop-down list,
the software indicates that it could connect to the serial port (“Serial port connected”); see Figure 3. If
you don’t see this message, please make sure that you have selected the correct serial port and that it is
available (that is, that no other program is using it).
At this point, the configuration software tries to communicate with the Manual Shifter. Once it finds the
device, it queries it for serial number and version information and then considers itself properly connected
(“Manual Shifter found”); see Figure 1. If the software can’t find your Manual Shifter (see Figure 3),
please make sure it is connected to the correct serial port and that it is powered.
If you are unable to get any of the COM ports to connect to the Manual Shifter please refer to the
Troubleshooting guide (section 5 Troubleshooting).

Figure 2: Serial port not connected Figure 3: Device not found
• Serial Number: This is the unit’s serial number. Please always have the serial number handy when talking
to ASaP support.
• Firmware Version: This number is the version of the firmware of the controller board inside the
MasterShift™ Manual Shifter unit.
• Hardware Version: This number is the version of the electronic hardware of the controller board inside
the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter unit.
• Software version: This is the version of the ASaP™ MasterShift™ Manual Shifter Configuration
software.

3.4 Config Tab

The Config tab provides access to complete device configurations. At the moment, the only function available is to
reset the device to its factory default configuration.
Figure 4: Configurations Tab – Handling Complete Device Configurations
• Load Default Configuration: Clicking this button will reset your MasterShift™ Manual Shifter to the
default configuration. All your previous settings will be lost. (Except the stored transmission
configurations; these are saved in the PC rather than the Manual Shifter and therefore don’t get lost when
restoring the default device configuration. However, they have to be restored and written to the device. See
also section 3.5 Trans1 Tab.)
3.5 Trans1 Tab

The Trans1 tab contains three sections. On the left side are the General and Gear Positions settings, which work
together with the device configuration, similar to most of the other configuration items (see 3.5.1 Transmission
Configuration Items). On the right side is the Stored Configurations section that deals with the transmission
configurations stored in the PC (see section 3.5.2 Stored Transmission Configurations). It does not by itself
communicate with the device, but rather stores and loads the configuration items on the left side. These can then be
reviewed or written to the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter as usual, using the Write Data button.

Figure 5: Trans1 Tab – Handling Transmission Configurations
3.5.1 TRANSMISSION CONFIGURATION ITEMS

The two settings in the General section (number of forward gear positions and transmission type) determine how the
detents are associated with the gears (see section 2.1.3 Shift Patterns).
• Number of forward gears: This configuration is required. It is the number of forward gears in your
transmission. The available options are 3, 4, 5 and 6. It is always assumed that the first gear is forward,
second gear is back, third gear is one column to the right and forward, and so on.
• Location of reverse gear: This configuration is required. This setting determines the location of the
reverse gear in the shift sequence. Available options are (see also section 2.1.3 Shift Patterns):
o Left-Forward, Left-Back, Right-Back, Right-Forward: normal forward gear sequence with an
added reverse gear position;
o None: for transmissions that use other means to shift into reverse;
o RBT/ZF Special: for the RBT-5 (formerly ZF 5DS-25) and RBT-6 transmissions.
o Muncie Special: for the Muncie M20, M21, and M22 transmissions.
• Column positions 1 through 4: These are the position values for up to four columns of movement. (The
number of columns and the gears on each column are determined by the number of forward gears and the
location of the reverse gear.) These position values come typically from a predefined transmission
configuration or are set using the Custom tab (see 3.6 Custom Tab). The values are in the range 0 … 250
(corresponding to 0% … 100% side to side movement). Not all columns may be in use with the selected
shift pattern; whether a column is in use or not is indicated in the tooltip that appears when the mouse
cursor hovers over the data fields.
• Row positions forward (columns 1 through 4): These are the position values for the forward row (gears
1, 3, etc.), which may be different for each column and are therefore separately configurable. These values
come typically from a predefined transmission configuration or are set using the Custom tab. The values
are in the range 0 … 250 (corresponding to 0% … 100% in-out movement). Not all positions may be in

use. Whether a position is in use and which gear it represents if it is in use is indicated in the tooltip that
appears when the mouse cursor hovers over the data fields.
• Row position neutral: This is the position value for the neutral row. (It is the same in all columns, because
the shift shaft must be able to rotate freely from left to right in this position.). This value comes typically
from a predefined transmission configuration or is set using the Custom tab. The value is in the range
0 … 250 (corresponding to 0% … 100% in-out movement). Generally this setting is near 125 (that is, close
to the middle of the total in-out movement).
• Row positions backward (columns 1 through 4): These are the position values for the backward row
(gears 2, 4, etc.), which may be different for each column and are therefore separately configurable. These
values come typically from a predefined transmission configuration or are set using the Custom tab. The
values are in the range 0 … 250 (corresponding to 0% … 100% in-out movement). Not all positions may
be in use. Whether a position is in use and which gear it represents if it is in use is indicated in the tooltip
that appears when the mouse cursor hovers over the data fields.
Note: The Muncie transmission doesn’t have row and column movements. The column lever is
connected to the third/fourth gear lever at the transmission; column 1 is third gear, column 2 is the
neutral position, and column 3 is fourth gear. The row lever is connected to the first/second gear
lever at the transmission; forward (column 2) is first gear, neutral position is Neutral, backward
(column 2) is second gear. See the separate installation manual for Muncie transmissions for
details.
3.5.2 STORED TRANSMISSION CONFIGURATIONS

This section allows storing complete transmission configurations (all items on this tab) on the PC, and later
retrieving these configurations from PC storage and programming them to the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter. None
of the actions in this section affects directly the Manual Shifter; they only act on the transmission configuration
storage in the PC and save or load the user edit fields on the left side of the Transmission tab.
• Drop-down combobox (configuration names): This combobox contains the names of the currently stored
transmission configurations. Select one of them, or type a new name for storing a new configuration.
Allowed characters are letters, numbers, dash (“-“) and underscore (“_”).
• Load Transmission: This button is enabled when an existing transmission configuration has been selected
in the combobox containing the configuration names. Clicking on it loads the transmission configuration
into the user edit fields on the left side of the tab. This does not yet alter the device configuration. The
values can now be verified, and if desired, be programmed into the Manual Shifter by clicking on the Write
Data button, just as with normal configuration items.
• Store Transmission: This button is enabled when a valid transmission name has been selected or typed in
the combobox, and if the selected transmission is not a factory-supplied read-only configuration. Clicking
on it stores the current values of the user edit fields on the left side of the tab under the selected or typed
name. This may overwrite previously stored values. It is not possible to override or save over the factory
stored transmission values as they are write-protected to avoid accidental deletion and overwriting. When a
factory configuration is selected in the drop-down combobox, the Store Transmission button is disabled.
• Find Transmission: This button is always enabled. Clicking it will find a transmission configuration with
the same values as currently set in the user edit fields on the left side of the tab. The name of that
configuration is then shown and selected in the combobox. If none is found, the combobox will be empty.
• Delete Transmission: This button is enabled when a transmission name has been selected that is not a
factory-supplied read-only configuration. Clicking it will delete the selected transmission configuration.

3.6 Custom Tab

The Custom tab allows you to customize individual lever positions. While it is in theory possible to enter the
numeric position values directly in the Gear Positions section of the Transmission tab, you often will have to fine-
tune these values to match your specific transmission. The functions on this tab help you find those values and store
them in the device. Once that has been completed, the set of values can then be stored as a transmission
configuration in the Transmission tab.
Figure 6: Custom Tab – Customization of Lever Positions
The functions of this tab are usually used during the installation process, after everything is mechanically installed
and the basic parameters have been set. (See also section 4.5 Initial Configuration and Test.)
This is the recommended procedure to customize a detent position:
1. Prepare the vehicle: Switch off the engine and prevent the vehicle from rolling while you are customizing
the positions.
Caution: It is important that the vehicle remains safely secured during the complete process. The
transmission shift shaft will be moved into various positions, and this needs to be done safely.
2. Disconnect the shift cables from the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter shift levers: Since we want the
cables to move freely, independently of the motor-driven shift levers, they need to be disconnected. The
cables have a ball joint fitting that can be easily removed from the shift levers’ ball joint stud.
3. Connect the shift cables to the transmission adapter: The purpose of this procedure is to ready the
cables so that you can manually move the transmission adapter into the gear that is to be configured, which
will move the shift cables into the required positions and allows adjusting the Manual Shifter levers so that
they match those cable positions. Therefore the shift cable needs to be properly connected to the
transmission adapter.
4. Move the transmission shift shaft into the position you want to customize: The cables (that are
connected to the transmission adapter) need to be in the correct position. To achieve this, the shift shaft at
the transmission needs to be in the position that is to be configured. With that, the shift cable ends at the

shifter side are in the position where the Manual Shifter shift levers need to be. Use a suitable tool to move
the transmission shift shaft to the desired position.
5. Secure the loose shift cable ends: During the remainder of the process, one of the Manual Shifter levers
will move. It is important that it does not hit the disconnected shift cable ends, so these ends need to be
secured in a position where the shift lever can’t hit them.
6. Select the position value to be customized (line 1): The MasterShift™ Manual Shifter configuration
software needs to know which value should be customized.
7. Estimate the new value of the position (line 2): Enter the estimated new value for the position. Use the
values of the current and adjacent positions, compare their positions to the target position (where the cable
end is), and estimate the new position. Don’t worry if you don’t get it right the first time; you can (and
probably will) repeat this step until it fits.
8. Move the shift lever to the target position (line 3): By clicking either button, the Manual Shifter’s shift
lever will be moved to the target position set in line 2. For column movements the choices are “Move Left”
and “Move Right”; for row movements the choices are “Move Forward” and “Move Back”. This gives the
last movement into the target position; usually, the lever will make two movements. (Either button may be
disabled if there is not enough room to move far enough below or above the target position.)
Caution: Please be sure to wait until all movements have completed before placing your hand
near the shift levers.
9. Compare lever position against cable end position (line 4): Try to fit the appropriate cable end onto the
ball joint stud of the shift lever that just moved into its target position. It should slide onto the stud nicely,
without forcing the cable. If it doesn’t, estimate a new position value and repeat from line 2 on. (The value
in line 4 is the actual position value after the movement. It may be off by 1 from the target value; this is
normal.)
10. Store the new position in the device (line 5): By clicking on the “Store Position” button, the value from
line 2 is written to the Manual Shifter. (The value that is stored in the device for the currently selected
position is shown in the box on line 5.)
Repeat steps 4 to 10 until all required positions are programmed. Don’t forget to reconnect the shift cables to the
levers after successful customization of all positions. It is recommended to store the new positions as a transmission
configuration after the customization (see section 3.5.2 Stored Transmission Configurations).

3.7 Trans2 Tab

The Trans2 tab allows you to configure the transmission and rear end gear ratios. This is required for the downshift
safety to work (see also section 3.9 Shift Safety Tab).
Figure 7: Trans2 Tab – Shift Safety Features
• Transmission gear ratios: Enter here the number of transmission input revolutions per 100 transmission
output revolutions (that is, the normal gear ratio number multiplied by 100). No decimals are allowed.
Gears not present in the transmission should be set to 0.
• Rear end ratio: Enter here the number of rear end input revolutions per 100 rear end output revolutions
(that is, the normal rear end ratio number multiplied by 100). No decimals are allowed.

3.8 Shift Setup Tab

The Shift Setup tab provides configurations related to the specific vehicle’s shift cable installation and the shift
behavior.
Figure 8: Shift Setup Tab – Shift Parameters
3.8.1 SHIFT CABLE AND LEVER RELATED ITEMS

For each of these items there are two settings: one for the row movement (forward – neutral – backward), one for the
column movement (from left to right).
• Shift direction: This configuration is required. It determines how the cable movement (as seen from the
Manual Shifter’s levers) acts on the transmission shift shaft. Please see your transmission adapter manual
for the correct settings.
• Cable push slack compensation: This configuration is optional; default is 0 (disabled). Setting this item to
a value other than 0 (1…25) causes the Manual Shifter lever to overshoot the target position by the set
value when the movement pushes the cable. The purpose is to compensate possible cable slack in push
movements.
• Cable pull slack compensation: This configuration is optional; default is 0 (disabled). Setting this item to
a value other than 0 (1…25) causes the Manual Shifter lever to overshoot the target position by the set
value when the movement pulls the cable. The purpose is to compensate possible cable slack in pull
movements.
• Stall timeout: If a shift movement is blocked for some reason, the Manual Shifter continues to attempt to
reach the target gear for a configurable amount of time. The time the Manual Shifter ™ keeps trying to
reach the target is set here (in milliseconds). The default is 800 ms (or 0.8 s).
3.8.2 MISCELLANEOUS SHIFT BEHAVIOR ITEMS

• Neutral in sequence: Indicates whether the neutral gear is considered in the shift sequence. If set to “On”,
the neutral gear is inserted in the shift sequence between reverse and 1 st gear. If set to “Off”, a downshift

from 1st results in a shift into reverse. With this, the only way to reach neutral gear is when using the Skip
to Neutral feature (see section 3.9 Shift Safety Tab).
• Column position in neutral: When shifting to neutral, the shifter may move to a defined column (as the
mechanical shift stick would), or it may stay in whatever column it is when moving out of the current gear.
If this value is set to a specific column (1…4), then the shifter moves always to this column when in
neutral. If set to 0, it stays in whatever column it is.
• Delay between moves: This configuration item causes a delay (set in milliseconds, from 0 ms to 1000 ms)
between the individual moves of a shift sequence. This may be useful for certain custom adapters. In
general, this value should be set to 0.
3.8.3 ONEWIRE PADDLE ACTUATOR COMMANDS

If you have a paddle assembly with a OneWire circuit installed, you can set here the association of the shift buttons
and paddles with the shift commands. This setting determines whether pressing the individual paddles or buttons
will cause an upshift, downshift, activate the horn, toggle the overdrive or switch the overdrive on or off.
3.9 Shift Safety Tab

The Shift Safety tab allows you to set up features that help prevent accidental shift commands from being executed.
Even though some of these features are optional, they are still highly recommended.
Figure 9: Shift Safety Tab – Shift Safety Features
• Shift delay: The Skip to neutral, Neutral safety and Reverse safety features require long presses of the
downshift switch. The time for a press to be considered a long press is set here, in milliseconds. Typical
values are between 400 ms and 800 ms (0.4 s and 0.8 s). The maximum value is 5000 ms (5 s); a value of 0
disables this feature.
• Skip to Neutral: When this feature is enabled, a long press of the downshift switch causes a shift to neutral
position.

Note: The next upshift after a Skip to Neutral shifts into first gear, no matter from where the Skip
to Neutral happened!
• Neutral safety: The MasterShift™ Manual Shifter allows pressing the shift button repeatedly before
actually executing the shift, causing a number of gears to be “jumped over”. This can be useful in a
situation where the driver wants to get down a few gears as quickly as possible. In the heat of the moment,
it is possible to hit the shift button or paddle once too often and end up in neutral. This can be avoided.
Enabling this option prevents such undesired shifts into neutral; shifts from 1st gear into neutral are now
only allowed if the downshift switch is pressed for the time set in Shift delay.
• Reverse safety: This option works similarly to the neutral safety option; the difference is that it protects
inadvertent shifts into reverse. When enabled, shifts into reverse are only allowed if the downshift button is
pressed for the time set in Shift delay.
• Max. engine rpm: Setting this value to something other than 0 enables the downshift safety feature (see
section 2.2.5 Downshift Safety). Set this to the maximum engine speed allowed after a downshift. The
MasterShift will then not allow any downshift that would cause the engine to turn faster than the rpm value
set here.
• Clutch input power: The clutch input may be connected to a switch to ground or a switch to positive
(12 V battery), and that switch may have an external pull-up or pull-down or it may need a supply. This
drop-down list provides options for all four possible switch combinations. See also 4.4.3 Clutch Switch for
a detailed description of the wiring options.
• Clutch input polarity: This item indicates whether the clutch switch is normally open (closed when the
clutch pedal is pressed) or normally closed (open when the clutch pedal is pressed).
While it is not recommended, it is possible to use the Manual Shifter without the clutch safety feature. In
this case, don’t connect anything to the clutch input, configure the input power for an internal pull-up or
pull-down, and set the input polarity to “normally closed”. This results in the device always seeing a
pressed clutch pedal.
• Clutch timeout: This is the time the Shifter waits for a clutch press after a shift button has been pressed.
This feature allows the driver to hit the shift button several times (for example to downshift from fourth
gear into second gear), and then step on the clutch. The Shifter will wait until the clutch switch is activated
and shift only then, directly into the preselected target gear. After the clutch timeout has expired, the shift is
canceled. The time is set in milliseconds; typical values are between 3000 ms and 5000 ms (3 s and 5 s).
(See also the description of the safety features in 2.2 Safety and Convenience Features.)
3.10 Speed/Tach Tab

Use this tab to configure the optional tachometer and speed inputs. Connecting a speed signal provides you with a
safety feature that prevents shifting into reverse gear when the car is moving, similar to what many automatic
transmissions provide. The Manual Shifter will only allow a shift into reverse with the vehicle rolling slower than 1
mph. The tachometer signal is used for certain semi-automatic features of an overdrive unit. (See also sections
2.2 Safety and Convenience Features, 2.3 Overdrive Operation and 3.11 Overdrive Tab.)

Figure 10: Speed Sensor Tab – Speed Sensor Configuration for Additional Safety Features
Tachometer Signal:
• Pulses/revolution: Set this to the number of pulses per revolution of the connected tachometer signal.
Consult your vehicle’s manual for this number. The minimum is one pulse per two revolutions; the
maximum is six pulses per revolution.
Speed Signal:
• Pulses/mile: Usually it is possible to connect to a speedometer pulse signal that has a defined number of
pulses per mile. This is the preferred way to connect a speed sensor. Common values are between 1000 and
8000 pulses per mile. Maximum value is 30000 pulses per mile, 0 disables this setting. If this value is set
above 0, it overrides the pulses per revolution/tire circumference settings.
• Pulses/revolution: When connected directly to a speed sensor, it is usually more convenient to use the
number of pulses per revolution. The maximum value is 300 pulses per revolution; 0 disables the speed
calculation through pulses per revolution and tire circumference. Multiply the number of pulses by 100 and
enter it here (for example if you have 200 pulses per revolution you would enter 20000). This setting is not
necessary if pulses per mile is set. (If your speed sensor is prior to the rear end, you need to multiply the
number of pulse per revolution by your rear end ratio.)
• Tire circumference: When the speed calculation is done using the number of pulses per revolution, the tire
circumference needs to be set (in millimeters; 1 inch = 25.4 mm). The maximum value is 5000 mm; a value
of 0 disables the speed calculation through pulses per revolution and tire circumference. This setting is not
necessary if pulses per mile are set.
Other:
• Speed/tach signal input selection: This is a legacy option occasionally needed for older boards. You will
be instructed by ASaP support if you need this. In all other cases, it is recommended to leave this option at
its default value (“Normal”).

3.11 Overdrive Tab

Use this tab to configure the optional overdrive device control. If no overdrive unit is installed, just disable the
overdrive here. See also section 2.3 Overdrive Operation for a general description of the overdrive features.
Figure 11: Overdrive Tab – Configuring the optional overdrive unit
• Overdrive Enable: Set this option to “On” if an overdrive unit is installed. If no overdrive unit is installed,
set it to “Off”. This setting also controls the remainder of this tab: it is only active if the overdrive is
enabled.
• Auto-Disable on Tachometer, Auto-Off Rpm: When the engine speed falls below this threshold (set in
rpm) the overdrive is always disabled. Set it to a value of 0 to disable this feature.
• Auto-Disable on Tachometer, Prevent-On Rpm: If the engine speed is below this threshold (set in rpm),
the shifter will not allow the overdrive to be engaged. This value must be higher than the auto-off threshold
(it must be at least the auto-off threshold divided by the overdrive ratio), so that engaging the overdrive
does not cause an immediate auto-off because of the engine rpm drop that follows engaging the overdrive.
• Auto-Disable on Shift, Downshifts: When this option is set to “On”, a downshift will always disable the
overdrive.
• Auto-Disable on Shift, Up 1>2, 2>3, 3>4, 4>5, 5>6: These options allow to automatically disable the
overdrive on individual upshifts (the starting and target gears are indicated by the numbers, e.g. “Up 3>4”
is the upshift from third gear into fourth gear).

3.12 Diagnostics Tab
Figure 12: Diagnostics Tab – Testing and Troubleshooting
• Board Temperature: The MasterShift™ Manual Shifter reads the temperature inside the case. It is
displayed here in °C. (To convert °C to °F use the following formula: °F = °C x 1.8 + 32.)
• Shift Count: The Manual Shifter keeps track of the number of shifts. This is the total number of shifts
since production.
• Shift Commands: It is possible to cause shift movements without using the shift paddles or steering wheel
buttons, by using these two software buttons. “Shift Up” causes an upshift; “Shift Down” causes a
downshift.
Caution: Don’t forget that these commands shift your transmission! So please make sure that
the wheels are caulked, the driving axle is lifted off the ground, or the brakes are firmly applied
prior to using these shift commands – or your vehicle may start rolling.

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4. Installation
4.1 OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................................... 25
4.2 DRIVER INTERACTION ELEMENTS .................................................................................................... 26
4.2.1 Paddle Shifter ............................................................................................................................ 26
4.2.1.1 Mounting Paddle Shifter with OneWire Board................................................................................... 26
4.2.1.2 Mounting Paddle Shifter with Coiled Cable ....................................................................................... 27
4.2.1.2.1 Preparations .................................................................................................................................. 27
4.2.1.2.2 Standard Paddle Shifter (without Steering Wheel-Mounted Gear Indicator) ............................... 27
4.2.1.2.3 Paddle Shifter with Steering Wheel-Mounted Gear Indicator ...................................................... 27
4.2.1.2.4 Quick Disconnect Panel Mount Connector .................................................................................. 27
4.2.2 Custom Shift Switches............................................................................................................... 28
4.3 TRANSMISSION INTERACTION ELEMENTS ........................................................................................ 28
4.3.1 Shifter Case ............................................................................................................................... 28
4.3.2 Manual Shift Lever Removal .................................................................................................... 29
4.3.3 Shift Cables ............................................................................................................................... 29
4.4 WIRING ............................................................................................................................................ 31
4.4.1 Power Wiring ............................................................................................................................ 31
4.4.2 Paddle and GearDash Connection ............................................................................................. 32
4.4.2.1 RF Paddle Shifter – Version with Switch Outputs ............................................................................. 32
4.4.2.2 RF Paddle Shifter – Version with OneWire Output ........................................................................... 32
4.4.2.3 Paddle Shifter with OneWire Board ................................................................................................... 33
4.4.2.3.1 Connect OneWire Circuit ............................................................................................................. 34
4.4.2.3.2 Connect Horn Relay ..................................................................................................................... 35
4.4.2.4 Paddle Shifter with Coiled Cord ......................................................................................................... 35
4.4.2.5 Custom Shift Buttons.......................................................................................................................... 36
4.4.3 Clutch Switch ............................................................................................................................ 36
4.4.4 Speed Pulse Input ...................................................................................................................... 37
4.4.5 Tachometer Input ...................................................................................................................... 37
4.4.6 Backup Lights Output/Reverse Switch Input ............................................................................ 38
4.4.7 Overdrive Switch Input and Control Output ............................................................................. 38
4.5 INITIAL CONFIGURATION AND TEST ................................................................................................. 39
4.1 Overview
Please read all relevant parts of this entire section before installing anything. Some parts depend on others, and often
knowledge of other parts is required to fully understand all consequences of decisions made during installation.
Caution: Please be aware that installing the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter requires a qualified person
familiar with maintaining and installing vehicle mechanics and wiring and qualified to execute the required
installations. American Supercars and Prototypes, LLC accepts no responsibility for defects or damages
that arise from incorrect installations. It is to be fully understood that you are accepting all risks involved
with the installation of the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter and the associated devices. If you are unable to
locate a qualified person, please contact American Supercars and Prototypes, LLC and we will be happy to
help you locate an installer in your area.
The system contains two devices that interact with the driver: the shift (and possibly safety) switches and the gear
display. Installation of the ASaP paddle shifter is described in section 4.2.1 Paddle Shifter; information about
custom shift switches you find in section 4.2.2 Custom Shift Switches. The installation of the GearDash gear display
(available as an option, in a dash-mounted and a steering wheel-mounted version) is described in the GearDash
manual. Please make sure you read that, too, and install the GearDash according to the instructions.
On the transmission side, an adapter for connecting the two shift cables to the shift shaft is required. Cable brackets
for supported transmissions can be bought from ASaP and come with their own installation instructions. Information

about the installation of the shifter case can be found in section 4.3.1 Shifter Case and the shift cable installation is
described in section 4.3.3 Shift Cable.
The wiring for the different options is described in section 4.4 Wiring.
Note: At this point, the installation of the transmission adapter is required. Each transmission adapter
comes with its own installation manual. Consult that manual for help with the transmission adapter
installation.
Last but not least you will find help with the initial configuration, first tests and troubleshooting hints in case not
everything works as expected in section 4.5 Initial Configuration and Test.
4.2 Driver Interaction Elements
4.2.1 PADDLE SHIFTER

The paddle shifter can only be installed on vehicles with aftermarket steering wheels such as Grant, Momo, or
Sparko. If you currently have a factory steering wheel and would like to change it to an aftermarket steering wheel
for use with our paddle shifter, then you must locate an aftermarket wheel that you like, and purchase it with an
adapter kit for your year make and model of vehicle. You will then install the aftermarket steering wheel and adapter
kit per the manufactures instructions. Once this is done you will be able to install and use our steering wheel
mounted paddle shifter using the instructions in this section. Please follow all local and federal laws that relate to air
bag steering wheels. It is often illegal to replace your existing air bag steering wheel with an aftermarket steering
wheel.
If you do not wish to use an aftermarket steering wheel, then you will have to use custom shift buttons (see section
4.2.2 Custom Shift and Safety Buttons) or MasterShift’s RF paddle assemblies that mount to factory and airbag
steering wheels..
The paddle shifter comes with one of two options:
• With one-wire board, no cord (for use with steering columns that have a factory horn wire, and in which the
user is not installing a steering wheel mounted gear indicator)
• Without one-wire board, with cord (for use in all other cases, including if the user is using a steering wheel
mounted gear indicator)
4.2.1.1 Mounting Paddle Shifter with OneWire Board

The paddle shifter with OneWire board is to be used on vehicles with aftermarket steering wheels that have a horn
wire that runs down the steering column of their vehicle. The OneWire system eliminates the need to run wires
down your steering column and thus makes installation easy and painless. Do not cut the wires that go between the
OneWire board and the paddle shifter assembly.
To install the paddle shifter and OneWire board you will first need to remove your aftermarket steering wheel.
Remove the steering wheel by reversing the steps of the manufactures installation instructions for steering wheel
mounting. Most likely it will ask you to remove the screws securing the steering wheel to the steering adapter, then
remove the center horn button and disconnect the wires that are attached to it.
Now that the steering wheel is removed you will need to prepare the vehicle’s wiring to accommodate the OneWire
board by following the steps in section 4.4.2.3.1 Connect OneWire Circuit. After you have completed the steps in
section 4.4.2.3.1 you are ready to mount the paddle assembly to the steering wheel and connect the OneWire board.
Install the 5 screws (or 6 depending on your steering wheel type) through the holes in the steering wheel, horn
button assembly and paddle assembly. In most cases, the supplied 10-32 screws will fit, but you need to make sure
that they fit the threads in your adapter and if not, use bolts with the appropriate thread. If you need to use longer or
shorter screws please make sure they are the appropriate thread. Apply blue Loctite to the threads of the steering
wheel screws.

Place the steering wheel and paddle assembly onto the 5 bolt adapter (or 6 bolt adapter, depending on the type of
steering wheel) which is mounted to your steering shaft. Line up the 5 (or 6) screws and make sure the steering
wheel is in the right location in relationship to the wheels. Verify that the paddle assembly wires are not going to get
pinched, and that the OneWire board fits nicely down inside the steering wheel adapter, then tighten the 5 (or 6)
screws to the aftermarket steering wheel manufacturer’s specification. You are now complete with this section and
you can proceed to section 4.3 Transmission Interaction Elements.
4.2.1.2 Mounting Paddle Shifter with Coiled Cable
4.2.1.2.1 Preparations
The paddle shifter with coiled cable is to be used on vehicles with after market steering wheels that do not have a
horn wire, or for installations with a steering wheel mounted gear display.
To install the paddle shifter with coiled cable you will first need to remove your aftermarket steering wheel. Remove
the steering wheel by reversing the steps of the manufactures installation instructions for steering wheel mounting.
Most likely it will ask you to remove the center horn button (even if it is not attached to a horn wire), and then
remove the screws securing the steering wheel to the steering adapter.
If you are installing the paddle shifter with a steering wheel mounted gear indicator then please see section
4.2.1.2.3 Paddle Shifter with Steering Wheel-Mounted Gear Indicator. If you are not installing a steering wheel
mounted gear indicator then please see the instructions in section 4.2.1.2.2 below.
4.2.1.2.2 Standard Paddle Shifter (without Steering Wheel-Mounted Gear Indicator)

Place the horn button assembly in front of the paddle assembly and then put the paddle assembly and horn button
behind the steering wheel and install the 5 screws (or 6 depending on your steering wheel type) through the holes in
the steering wheel, horn button assembly, and paddle assembly. In most cases, the supplied 10-32 screws will fit, but
you need to make sure that they fit the threads in your adapter and if not, use bolts with the appropriate thread. If
you need to use longer or shorter screws please make sure they are the appropriate thread. Apply blue Loctite to the
threads of the steering wheel screws.
Place the steering wheel and paddle assembly onto the 5 (or 6) bolt adapter which is mounted to your steering shaft.
Line up the 5 (or 6) screws and make sure the steering wheel is in the right location in relationship to the wheels.
Verify that the paddle assembly wires are not going to get pinched, and tighten the 5 (or 6) screws to the aftermarket
steering wheel manufactures specification.
Proceed to section 4.2.1.2.4 Quick Disconnect Panel Mount Connector after mounting the paddle shifter to the
steering wheel.
4.2.1.2.3 Paddle Shifter with Steering Wheel-Mounted Gear Indicator

Place the steering wheel mounted GearDash in front of the steering wheel and then place the paddle assembly
behind the steering wheel and install 5 screws through the holes in the GearDash, steering wheel, and paddle
assembly. In most cases, the supplied 10-32 screws will fit, but you need to make sure that they fit the threads in
your adapter and if not, use bolts with the appropriate thread. If you need to use longer or shorter screws please
make sure they are the appropriate thread. Apply blue Loctite to the threads of the 5 steering wheel screws.
Place the GearDash, steering wheel, and paddle assembly near the 5 bolt adapter which is mounted to your steering
shaft. Connect the 6 pin GearDash connector to the 6 pin mating connector inside the paddle assembly. Line up the
5 screws and make sure the steering wheel is in the right location in relationship to the wheels. Verify that the
paddle assembly wires are not going to get pinched, and tighten the 5 screws.
Proceed to section 4.2.1.2.4 Quick Disconnect Panel Mount Connector after mounting the paddle shifter to the
steering wheel.
4.2.1.2.4 Quick Disconnect Panel Mount Connector

To mount the quick disconnect panel connector that the coiled cable from the paddle assembly connects to, you will
need to drill a hole in the dash or put a bracket under the dash. The best location for this hole is in close proximity to

the steering column. The hole needs to be 0.60” in diameter. Insert the panel mount quick disconnect connector
through the hole and secure it with the supplied lock nut and fiber washer.
Connect the coiled cable from the paddle assembly to the panel mount connector. This is a locking quick disconnect
connector, so after you insert the connector into the plug, you will need to turn the outer ring of the connector a
quarter turn to lock it in place. You should feel a click when it locks. If you apply too much force while trying to
lock the connector, it is possible to rotate the panel mounted connector. If this occurs please tighten the panel
mounted connector nut more.
You have now completed the installation of the paddle shifter assembly. Please proceed to section 4.3 Transmission
Interaction Elements.
4.2.2 CUSTOM SHIFT SWITCHES

If you wish to use custom shift switches, please follow the below rules when selecting, purchasing and installing
these switches.
All custom switches should be push button, normally open switches; for most applications it is best to use sealed
switches. The switch current is approximately 5 mA. When selecting an appropriate switch, please consider that
switches not only have a maximum switch current, they also have a minimum switch current. In general, you will be
safe with low-current switches with a maximum switch current around 100 mA.
Custom shift buttons can be wired to the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter by following the directions in section
4.4.2.5 Custom Shift Buttons. You will need two push button switches. It is recommended that the buttons are of
different colors as it will then be easy to distinguish between them. It is a good idea to locate the shift buttons in
close proximity to the steering wheel and your peripheral vision so that you do not have to move your hand from the
wheel far, and you do not have to look down or away from the road ahead of you. Locate the buttons where they are
unlikely to be accidentally pressed or triggered. Common locations are on the dash or the center console. It is also
possible to connect low-side electronic switch outputs to the inputs on the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter.
4.3 Transmission Interaction Elements

Caution: While working on the transmission shift elements, you will move the transmission shift shaft.
Moving that shaft changes the gear and may cause the vehicle to start rolling. It is very important that you
make sure that the vehicle cannot roll while you are manipulating the transmission shift shaft, the shift
cables, the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter levers or any component connected to either of these!
All the instructions in this manual assume that you are using Control Cables shift cables and ball joints. If you are
using a different brand of cable you will need to adapt the instructions to suit your hardware.
Control Cables, Inc. can be found at http://www.controlcables.com/ or reached by phone at +1 (562) 949-0455.
• Shift cable: Part number 173LTT-2-XX (where XX is the end-to-end length in inches).
Example: 173LTT-2-48 is a 48” (or 4’) shift cable.
• Ball joint (stud and fitting): Part number 175-403-001XQ
• Bulkhead bracket: Part number DC061
4.3.1 SHIFTER CASE

Find a suitable location for the shifter case. It should have a flat mounting surface and be reasonably protected from
water and dirt, and it needs enough space on the side to plug in and out the connectors and mount the shift cable
once the case is secured.
Mount the shifter case firmly to a flat surface. It has four M6 threaded holes in its base which allows the case to be
fixed with the four provided (or other, suitable) M6 screws. Use the drill template for your convenience. It is
recommended that you use lock washers or blue Loctite on the M6 screws that hold the case down.
Caution: The M6 threaded holes are capped (blind threads) and therefore you cannot use screws that
thread into the case more than 10 mm (3/8” or 0.4”).

If it is impossible to get behind the surface to fasten the screws, a mounting plate can be used that allows mounting
without having to go behind the surface.
4.3.2 MANUAL SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL

The main purpose of the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter is being able to shift the transmission without using the
traditional manual shift lever. Therefore you may – and usually will want to – remove the factory shift lever when
you install the Manual Shifter device. Place the transmission into neutral prior to removing the manual shift lever.
When removing your factory shift lever, please follow the instructions as outlined in your vehicle’s service manuals.
Please check whether any of the following applies:
• Often the manual shift lever includes a reverse lock that will be removed together with the shift lever.
Depending on your transmission you may be required to hook up the reverse lock out to a separate hand
lever that will need to be pulled prior to shifting into reverse. This only applies to transmissions that have a
reverse safety built into the transmission as opposed to built into the manual shift lever itself. Sometimes
this lever is already separate and thus you will not want to remove it when you remove the manual shift
lever and mechanics.
• It is highly recommended that you install a gear indicator as replacement of the manual shift lever will
leave you with no indication of your current gear. If you did not purchase one with your MasterShift™
Manual Shifter, it is still possible to order one.
• If you have a column shifter, it is usually possible to only remove the shift lever itself and leave the rest of
the mechanics in place. Please consult your vehicle service manuals for the proper removal procedure.
• Sometimes a backup lights switch is located at the manual shift lever, and has to be removed with the lever.
In these cases, please refer to section 4.4.6 Backup Lights Output/Reverse Switch Input for instructions
about how to connect the backup lights to the MasterShift.
Additional information may be included in the installation manual for your specific transmission adapter.
4.3.3 SHIFT CABLES

For the operation of the Manual Shifter, you need shift cables of good quality, with 2” (5 cm) of throw. The earlier
mentioned shift cable from Control Cables, Inc. is recommended.
The MasterShift™ Manual Shifter comes with two ¼” ball joint studs, one mounted to each shift lever, and two
matching ball joint fittings. The studs may be replaced to suit your shift cable fitting. The replacement studs should
have a ¼-28 thread, with a max thread-able depth of ¼”.
Install the shift cable according to the following instructions:
1. Make sure you have the Manual Shifter case properly mounted (see 4.3.1 Shifter Case).
2. Take one end of each of the cables and unscrew all of the hardware on them, leaving behind only one of the
large nuts on the threaded part of the outside of the cable. Screw that nut all the way down on the threads of
the cables. If a toothed lockwasher was supplied with the cables then slide this down over the threads and
up against the nut. Place each cable through one of the cable holes on the side of the MasterShift™ Manual
Shifter case. Take the remaining large nuts and slide one down to the threads on each of the cables. Screw
the nuts all the way down the threads of the cables until they are snug against the case wall. Now you
should have a nut on each side of the case, with a lockwasher in between them. Tighten the nuts against
each other.
3. Screw a ball joint fitting onto each of the cables (about ¼”) and secure each of the fittings with the jam-nut.
Do not mount the fittings to their studs yet; leave them free.
4. Route the shift cable to the location of your transmission where you will be mounting the transmission
adapter. (See also the installation manual for your specific transmission adapter for information about the
location.) Please secure the shift cable away from heat sources and sharp corners. The cable also has a

specified minimum bend radius; please consult the cable manufacturer for any bends sharper than that.
Limit the installation to as few and as wide bends in the cable as possible.
5. For now leave the lid off of the box.
The inside of the MasterShift case should look like this now:
Figure 13: MasterShift™ Case with Shift Cables Mounted
The remainder of the cable installation (how to mount them to the transmission adapter) is described in the
installation manual for your transmission adapter. You will get to that later; first please complete the wiring.

4.4 Wiring
Caution: The wiring should be performed by a qualified automotive electrician familiar with the relevant
regulations. In the descriptions that follow, basic knowledge of automotive electrical installation is
presumed.
4.4.1 POWER WIRING
Fuse 1 A MasterShift
(or together with other equipment Main Connector
on common fuse)
Hot in ON and START Red, 20 AWG
J1-3 (Board +12V)
Ignition
Start
Fuse 40 A
Hot at all times Red, 12 AWG
J1-6 (Motor +12V)
J1-7 (Motor +12V)

Both motor power connections
(to battery plus and minus) are
12 V critical and should be as low-
resistance as possible. The
motor may draw up to 40 A when
starting or changing direction.
J1-15 (Motor Ground)
Black, 12 AWG
J1-8 (Motor Ground)
This connection between the two
ground wires (the 12 AWG motor
ground wire and the 20 AWG board
ground wire) should be as close to the
battery as possible.
Do not connect the 12 AWG motor
ground to anything but directly to a
battery terminal!
Black, 20 AWG
J1-1 (Board Ground)
Figure 14: Power Wiring
The power wiring is common to all options. Connect the ground connections as close as possible to a battery
terminal. Make sure that especially the 12 AWG motor ground wire (connecting J1-8 and J1-15 to the battery) is
connected directly to a negative battery terminal; don’t join this wire with any other ground connection, and don’t
connect it to the chassis. The same goes for the board ground (J1-1); it also should be connected directly to a
negative battery terminal. (The splices in the positive and negative motor supplies are part of the provided wire
loom.)
Note: It is important that the motor supply wires (J1-6, J1-7, J1-8 and J1-15) are as thick as possible
(minimum 12 AWG), as short as possible and connected directly to the battery (through the fuse). It is also
important that these wires are as close together as possible; the best way is to twist them slightly around
each other and/or tie them together.

The positive motor supply (J1-6 and J1-7, 12 AWG red) should be wired separately to its own 40 A fuse. The
positive board supply (J1-3, 20 AWG red) needs only a few hundred milliamperes and may be connected to a fuse
shared with other low-current equipment.
(Fuses and fuse holders are not supplied.)
4.4.2 PADDLE AND GEARDASH CONNECTION
4.4.2.1 RF Paddle Shifter – Version with Switch Outputs

The standard version of the RF paddle shifter provides four switch outputs that get connected to the two shift inputs
of the Auto Shifter. The wiring determines whether the buttons or the paddles perform a shift to forward.
Purple MasterShift™ Shifter

Button 1
RF Controller
Blue Orange
Button 2 J1-11 (Shift Up/to Forward)
White Yellow
Paddle 1 J1-4 (Shift Down/to Park)
Brown
Paddle 2
(All wires 0.32 mm²/22 AWG)
Figure 15: RF Paddle Shifter – Standard Version
4.4.2.2 RF Paddle Shifter – Version with OneWire Output

ASaP also provides a version of the RF paddle shifter that has a OneWire interface compatible with the shifter’s
OneWire interface. This version allows different shift functions to be configured for each of the four switch
actuators. See also section 3.8.3 OneWire Paddle Actuator Commands.
RF Controller MasterShift™ Shifter
Green Green
OneWire J1-16 (OneWire)
(All wires 0.32 mm²/22 AWG)
Figure 16: RF Paddle Shifter – OneWire Version

4.4.2.3 Paddle Shifter with OneWire Board

The use of this paddle shifter
assembly without extra wires from
the steering wheel to the dash
requires the vehicle to be equipped
with a typical horn wire that
connects the horn button in the
steering wheel to the base of the
steering column (see Figure 17:
Typical Horn Wiring).
When taking the steering wheel off
for mounting the paddle assembly,
disconnect the wire that connects the
horn button (A in Figure 17) with the
slip ring (B). This is typically a red
wire that is connected to the horn
button terminal with a female spade
connector. Also disconnect the
ground wire from the horn button
(C). This is typically a black wire
connected to the horn button with a
female spade connector. Refer to
section 4.4.2.3.1 Connect OneWire
Circuit for instructions how to
rewire this part.
Also disconnect the horn wire that
connects the base of the steering
column (D) to the horn relay (E).
You may have to cut this
connection, if there is no single-wire
connector. Refer to section
4.4.2.3.2 Connect Horn Relay for
instructions how to rewire this part.
Figure 17: Typical Horn Wiring

4.4.2.3.1 Connect OneWire Circuit
Paddle Assembly MasterShift

Main Connector
Horn connection in the
B steering column
D
Red Typically Red Green, 20 AWG
OneWire J1-16 (OneWire)
A E
Brown Brown, 20 AWG
Horn Switch J1-22 (Horn Relay)
Horn Switch
Black
Ground Typically Black
C
Horn Relay
Grey
Right Button Blue
Left Button Orange Internal
Right Paddle Yellow Wiring
Left Paddle Black +12 V
Ground
OneWire
Board All wires 22 AWG
Figure 18: Paddle Shifter OneWire Connections
Five of the wires that come out of the OneWire board in the paddle assembly are internal wiring (grey, blue, orange,
yellow and black). They don’t have connectors on them and are pre-wired to the paddle and button switches.
The other three wires that come out of the OneWire board (red, brown and black) have spade connectors on them
and need to be wired according to these instructions:
1. The horn wire that comes out of the steering column (connection B) is typically red and has a female spade
connector on it. The ground wire that was connected to the horn button (installed with the aftermarket
steering wheel down inside the steering wheel hub) is typically black and also has a female spade connector
on it. If either of these wires doesn’t have a female spade connector on it, please crimp one of the provided
0.25” female spade connectors to it.
2. With the back of the paddle assembly facing the steering column (the red buttons on aluminum stand-off
should be facing the driver’s seat), connect the horn wire (typically red, with a female spade connector;
connection B) to the OneWire connection of the OneWire board (a red wire with a male spade connector
coming out of the board). Make sure there is no exposed metal on the connectors that could touch anything.
3. Connect the ground wire that is inside the steering wheel hub (typically black, with a female spade
connector; connection C) to the male contact of the Ground connection of the OneWire board (a black wire
with a male/female piggyback spade connector).
4. Place the horn button and horn button ring (supplied with your aftermarket steering wheel) onto the front of
the paddle assembly so that the horn button faces out.
5. Connect the female part of the piggyback male/female spade connector that is on the black ground wire to
the ground side of the horn button.
6. Connect the brown horn switch wire (with a female spade connector) from the OneWire board to the horn
wire contact of the horn button.
Please see section 4.2.1.1 Paddle Shifter with OneWire Board to complete the installation of the paddle shifter and
steering wheel.

4.4.2.3.2 Connect Horn Relay

1. Locate the horn wire at the base of the steering column. (If necessary, consult your vehicle’s service
manual for help.)
2. Disconnect the wire or cut it if it is not possible to disconnect it. This separates the points D and E in Figure
17: Typical Horn Wiring.
3. Connect the green wire coming from the Manual Shifter main connector J1-16 to the wire that goes up the
steering column (see connection D in Figure 18: Paddle Shifter OneWire Connections). An inline crimp
connector is supplied for this purpose.
4. Connect the brown wire coming from the Manual Shifter main connector J1-22 to the wire that goes away
from the steering column, to the horn relay (see connection E in Figure 18: Paddle Shifter OneWire
Connections). An inline crimp connector is supplied for this purpose.
4.4.2.4 Paddle Shifter with Coiled Cord

Paddle
Panel Connector
Red, 20 AWG
J3-8 (GearDash +12V Ign) See installation
Green, 20 AWG
instructions for
J3-7 (GearDash Auto Dim) the GearDash
MasterShift
Main Connector
White, 20 AWG White, 20 AWG

J3-6 (GearDash B2) J1-10 (GearDash B2)
Blue, 20 AWG Blue, 20 AWG
Purple, 20 AWG Purple, 20 AWG
Orange, 20 AWG Orange, 20 AWG

J3-3 (Paddles) J1-11 (Shift to Forward)
Yellow, 20 AWG Yellow, 20 AWG
J3-2 (Buttons) J1-4 (Shift to Park)
Black, 20 AWG
J3-1 (Ground)
Wired straight:
Paddles: Shift to Forward
Buttons: Shift to Park
Wired crossed:
Connect to a good ground. Paddles: Shift to Park
Buttons: Shift to Forward
Figure 19: Paddle Shifter Panel Connector (Coiled Cord)
The paddle shifter with a coiled cord comes in two versions: with and without steering wheel-mounted GearDash.
The wiring diagram shows the wiring for both options. If you don’t have a GearDash mounted in your steering
wheel, simply disregard all connections of wires labeled with “GearDash”.
Connect the wires of the supplied panel connector J3 (for the coiled cord to the paddle assembly in the steering
wheel) to the appropriate wires of the main connector J1 and the other points according to the GearDash installation
instructions.
When the paddle/button wires are wired straight (orange to orange, yellow to yellow), the paddles cause a shift
towards the forward positions and the buttons cause a shift towards park. When wired crossed (orange to yellow,
yellow to orange), the paddles cause a shift towards park and the buttons cause a shift towards the forward positions.

Connect the black ground wire J3-1 to a good ground connection.
4.4.2.5 Custom Shift Buttons

MasterShift
Main Connector
Orange, 20 AWG
J1-11 (Shift Up)
Shift Up
Yellow, 20 AWG
J1-4 (Shift Down)
Shift Down
Grey, 20 AWG
J1-14 (Overdrive Toggle)
Overdrive Toggle
Connect to a good ground.
Figure 20: Custom Shift Buttons
If the ASaP Paddle Shifter doesn’t suit your needs or if you want a separate Overdrive Toggle button, it is easily
possible to connect custom shift buttons to the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter. It is also possible to connect
electronic switch outputs to the shift switch inputs; they must be low-side driver outputs.
(Switches are not supplied.)
4.4.3 CLUTCH SWITCH

Factory Pull-Up
Clutch Switch Switch to Ground
External Pull-Up
Orange/Black
J1-13 (Clutch Sw)
Clutch Switch Switch to Ground

Internal Pull-Up
Orange/Black
J1-13 (Clutch Sw)
+12 V
Factory Pull-Down
Clutch Switch Switch to Positive
External Pull-Down
Orange/Black
J1-13 (Clutch Sw)
+12 V
Clutch Switch Switch to Positive

Internal Pull-Down
Orange/Black
J1-13 (Clutch Sw)
Figure 21: Clutch Switch Configurations
The Manual Shifter requires the clutch pedal to be pressed for any shifts. Refer to Figure 21 for the possible switch
configurations. A factory pull-up or pull-down can be supplied by a vehicle controller unit connected to the clutch
switch. It may also be possible to use an inline hydraulic pressure switch.
Note the chosen configuration (switch to ground/positive, internal/external pull-up/down); you will need it later
during the initial device configuration.

4.4.4 SPEED PULSE INPUT

The connection of a speed pulse signal to the speed pulse input is optional; it provides the data for the speed safety
feature and is required if this feature is desired (see section 2.2.4 Speed Safety).
Most vehicles provide a speed pulse signal to the instrument cluster; this is usually suitable. If no such signal is
available, a speed sensor has to be mounted and connected to the Auto Shifter through an adapter that creates a
suitable logic pulse signal. (A speed sensor and a suitable adapter are not supplied; please consult their installation
manual for details.)
See section 3.10 Speed/Tach Tab for configuration options for the speed signal.
Factory connection to other

Speed sensor adapter and equipment (for example
speed sensor not supplied. speedometer).
Blue/Black Blue/Black
J1-20 (Speed Pulse In) J1-20 (Speed Pulse In)
Speed Factory PCM with

Sensor speed pulse output
Adapter (logic level)
Speed Sensor
Figure 22: Speed Pulse Input
4.4.5 TACHOMETER INPUT

The connection of a tachometer pulse signal to the tachometer input is optional; it provides the data for the various
overdrive features that are controlled by engine speed and is required when one of these features is enabled. These
features are the auto-off and prevent-on thresholds (see sections 2.3 Overdrive Operation and 3.11 Overdrive Tab).
Most recent vehicles provide an ignition signal to one or several coil packs; these signals are usually suitable for
direct connection to the Manual Shifter tachometer input. It is also possible to connect a signal from a traditional
distributor, but in this case a filter is required between the contact breaker and the Manual Shifter tachometer input.
(Filter not included.)

Factory connection
Tachometer filter not
to coil packs.
supplied.
Red/Black Red/Black
J1-21 (Tachometer In) J1-21 (Tachometer In)
Factory ECM with

Tachometer
ignition pulse output
Filter
(logic level)
Distributor
Contact
Breaker
Figure 23: Tachometer Input
4.4.6 BACKUP LIGHTS OUTPUT/REVERSE SWITCH INPUT

The optional backup lights output can be used to substitute a mechanical backup lights switch (often originally
located at the manual shift lever that is now removed). The output is on whenever the transmission is in reverse gear.
It accepts loads up to 3 A (40 W); for heavier loads, please use a relay to switch the load.
For applications with Muncie transmissions, the same pin J1-5 serves as reverse switch input. The reverse switch
must be mounted according to the Muncie supplement manual for the Manual Shifter; backup lights may be
connected to the same switch.
+12 V +12 V
Backup
MasterShift Backup
MasterShift
Light Main Connector Light Main Connector
Grey, 20 AWG Grey, 20 AWG

J1-5 (Backup Light Output) J1-5 (Reverse Switch Input)
Muncie
Reverse
Switch
Figure 24: Backup Lights Output/Reverse Switch Input
4.4.7 OVERDRIVE SWITCH INPUT AND CONTROL OUTPUT

The overdrive is controlled by a toggle switch. Each press of the switch toggles the overdrive output state. The
Manual Shifter provides the possibility to connect a custom switch to the shifter unit, or to configure one of the
OneWire switches to control the overdrive.
The overdrive output is a low-side driver output that can switch up to 2 A. For overdrive control solenoids that
require more current or that have a strong kickback, a relay has to be used (see Figure 25). Install your overdrive
unit according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and wire the solenoid that controls the overdrive so that when the
control output J1-23 is pulled to ground, the overdrive is engaged.

+12 V +12 V
Overdrive
Overdrive
Relay
Indicator
MasterShift
Main Connector
Blue, 20 AWG
J1-23 (Overdrive Relay)
Grey, 20 AWG
J1-14 (Overdrive Switch)
Overdrive
Switch
Figure 25: Overdrive Switch and Output
4.5 Initial Configuration and Test

At this point please follow the instructions of the transmission-specific manual you received with the MasterShift™.
This supplemental manual covers the specifics of installing and calibrating the transmission adapter for your
transmission. Once you are done with this, please return to this section for finalizing configuration and testing.
1. Set the values clutch input power and clutch input polarity on the Shift Safety tab (see also sections
3.9 Shift Safety Tab and 4.4.3 Clutch Switch). (Switches are not supplied)
2. If you have a speed and/or tachometer signal connected, set the speed and/or tachometer signal data (see
also section 3.10 Speed/Tach Tab).
3. Execute some shift commands (using the paddles or shift buttons, or the two software shift buttons on the
Diagnostics tab). The Manual Shifter’s shift levers should move. Don’t forget to press the clutch pedal
when shifting (unless you have it configured for override mode). Do this with the vehicle still safely
secured.
4. Using the shift buttons or paddles, place the Manual Shifter’s shift levers in neutral. If you have a
GearDash gear indicator, it shows the gear according to the lever positions.
5. Verify that the transmission shift shaft is in neutral position.
6. Execute shift movements. Do this with the vehicle still safely secured, with the ignition on but the engine
not running. Depress the clutch and do an upshift (that may be either the software button in the Diagnostics
tab, or the paddles or shift buttons, depending on your wiring and configuration). The shifter should move
the transmission shift lever out of neutral position and into the 1st gear. Verify that your gear indicator
shows that correctly. If this doesn’t work as expected, possible causes include:
a. The clutch switch input may not be configured correctly. Re-check the instructions in sections
3.9 Shift Safety Tab and 4.4.3 Clutch Switch. Make sure that the voltage at J1-13 (orange/black)
changes as expected when you press the clutch pedal.
b. Verify the shift cable adjustment and calibration. If necessary repeat the calibration procedure as
outlined in the supplemental manual.
7. With the vehicle still safely secured, now perform a shift back to neutral: press again the clutch pedal
and then a downshift button (that may again be either the software button or the paddles or shift buttons).
The shifter should now move the transmission shift lever back into the neutral position. Verify that the gear
indicator shows that. A problem at this point is most likely due to a misadjusted shift cable. Verify the
adjustment.

8. Now shift through all the gear positions, using the proper shift buttons you would use when driving.
Don’t forget to press the clutch pedal when shifting positions. Remember to also put the shifter into reverse
gear by downshifting past neutral. Put the transmission into neutral position at the end.
9. Setup reverse safety if desired (recommended). See section 3.9 Shift Safety Tab.
10. Start the engine and perform the first drive test. With the foot firmly on the brake pedal, shift the
transmission into the first forward position. Slowly release the clutch pedal and start driving. Now make
sure you can reach all gear positions, that the gear indicator functions correctly, and that the gear positions
work as they should.
11. Setup neutral safety if desired. See section 3.9 Shift Safety Tab.
12. If everything is working properly, close the Manual Shifter case with the lid, using the 12 supplied
M4 × 45 mm screws with blue Loctite. Do not over tighten these screws
13. Shift through the gears to verify the functionality and to become familiar with how it works once you have
enabled your desired optional features.

5. Troubleshooting
5.1 Do-It-Yourself Checklist
Caution: All troubleshooting should be done with the vehicle properly secured on jack stands.
5.1.1 SHIFTING
1. It doesn’t shift.
a. The shift lever makes a normal movement and the transmission shift lever moves also but the gear
doesn’t change: Go to step 4.
b. The shift lever does make a small movement and the shift cable gets tensioned (pull movement) or
pressured (push movement), but the transmission shift lever doesn’t move: Go to step 3.
c. The Manual Shifter shift lever doesn’t move at all: Go to step 2.
2. The shift lever of the Manual Shifter doesn’t move at all.
a. Is ignition on? If not, switch ignition on.
b. Does the board receive ignition power on connector J1, between pin 3 (positive) and pin 1
(negative)? If not, check the board fuse (at least 1 A) and the board power and ground wiring.
(See also section 4.4.1 Power Wiring.)
c. Does the board receive motor power on connector J1, between pins 6 and 7 (positive) and pins 8
and 15 (negative)? If not, check the motor fuse (40 A) and the motor power and ground wiring.
(See also section 4.4.1 Power Wiring.)
d. If the transmission is in reverse and you are attempting a “downshift”, try an “upshift”. Downshifts
below reverse are not allowed. If the transmission is in the highest gear and you are attempting an
“upshift”, try a “downshift”. Up-shifts are not allowed past the highest gear.
e. If the transmission only shifts into positions R, N, 1, 2, and 3 and you have a 4 speed or higher,
check the configuration of the number of gears. (See also 3.5 Trans1 Tab.)
f. Try disabling all safety features: neutral safety, reverse safety and clutch safety (see 3.9 Shift
Safety Tab and 4.4.3 Clutch Switch). If it works now, verify how the safety feature(s) that you just
disabled are supposed to work. Verify the switches associated to the safety features. Maybe a
switch is stuck or not properly wired or configured?
g. Verify that the clutch switch is wired (see 4.4.3 Clutch Switch) and configured (see 3.9 Shift
Safety Tab) correctly. The shifter will not shift if the clutch is not depressed, and the clutch switch
is not wired or setup correctly.
h. Do you have a safety feature enabled that is preventing you from shifting? It's possible that you
have reverse neutral safety enabled and it is preventing a shift into those gears. See sections 2.2
Safety and Convenience Features and 3.9 Shift Safety Tab.
i. If you are using the OneWire paddle assembly or the coil cable paddles, please verify that the
connections are made correctly.
3. The shift levers of the Manual Shifter make a small movement and the shift cables get tensioned (pull
movement) or pressured (push movement), but the transmission shift levers don’t move.
a. Verify the shift direction. See also section 3.8 Shift Setup Tab.
b. Make sure the transmission shift shaft can move in the desired direction. (Disconnect the shift
cable from the Manual Shifter shift lever and try to move the transmission shift shaft manually).

You may need to recalibrate the gears that you cannot reach, see section 4.5 Initial Configuration
and Test.
4. The shift lever of the Manual Shifter makes a normal movement and the transmission shift lever moves but
the gear doesn’t change.
a. Verify the adjustment of the shift cable (see also section 4.5 Initial Configuration and Test).
b. Verify especially the detent position calibration (see sections 3.5 Trans1 Tab and 3.6 Custom
Tab).
5. The transmission changes gears but the gear display is not functioning correctly.
a. Verify that the three wires that connect the MasterShift with the GearDash display are connected
correctly.
5.1.2 CONFIGURATION
1. I executed the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter Configuration software but I can’t configure the device.
a. The first tab page shows “Serial port not connected” in red: Go to step 2.
b. The first tab page shows “Serial port connected” in black and “Manual Shifter not found” in
red: Go to step 3.
2. I can only access the first tab page of the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter Configuration software and it
shows “Serial port not connected” in red.
a. Make sure that you selected the correct COM port.
b. Make sure that no other program (like a terminal program, an Internet dialer, a fax program)
accesses the COM port.
c. Try to reconnect: click on the small arrow to the right of the drop-down list box with the COM
ports, then click on the correct COM port in the list that opens.
3. I can only access the first tab page of the MasterShift™ Manual Shifter Configuration software and it
shows “Serial port connected” in black, but “Manual Shifter not found” in red.
a. Verify that the Manual Shifter device is powered (both motor and board power; see 4.4.1 Power
Wiring). Usually that requires the ignition switch to be on.
b. Make sure you are using the serial cable that came with the Manual Shifter. This is not a standard
PC serial cable. (A standard 9-pin male-female straight through wired serial cable may be used to
extend the Manual Shifter cable, but not to replace it.)
c. Try to reconnect: close the application and re-open it.
5.2 Support Contact

If you have any further support issues please contact American Supercars & Prototypes at (888) 658-ASAP (2727).

6. Appendix
6.1 Connector Pin-Outs
1 – Board Ground (Black) 13 – Clutch Sw (Orange/Black)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2 – N/C 14 – Overdrive Toggle Sw (Grey)
3 – Board +12V Ignition (Red) 15 – Motor Ground (Black)
4 – Downshift Sw (Yellow) 16 – OneWire Bus (Green)
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
5 – Reverse Out/Sw In (Grey) 17 – N/C
6 – Motor +12V (Red) 18 – N/C
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 7 – Motor +12V (Red) 19 – GearDash B1 (Blue)
8 – Motor Ground (Black) 20 – Speed Signal In (Blue/Black)
9 – N/C 21 – Tach Signal In (Red/Black)
10 – GearDash B2 (White) 22 – Horn Relay Out (Brown)
11 – Upshift Sw (Orange) 23 – Overdrive Sol. Out (Blue)
View of back (wire side) of loom plug (female) 12 – GearDash B0 (Purple)
Figure 26: MasterShift Main Connector (J1)
1 2 3 4 5 1 – N/C 6 – N/C
2 – TxD (to PC) 7 – N/C
6 7 8 9 3 – RxD (from PC) 8 – N/C
4 – N/C 9 – N/C
5 – Ground
Front view of connector in shifter

unit (male)
Figure 27: MasterShift Serial Connector (J2)
7 1 Paddle Assembly Remark GearDash
6 2 1 – Ground (Black) 1 – Ground (Black)

8
2 – Shift Buttons (Yellow) 4 – Gear Sensor Input (Purple)
3 – Shift Paddles (Orange) 5 – Gear Sensor Supply (Blue)
5 3 6 – Reverse Switch Input (White)
7 – Auto Dim Input (Green)
4
8 – Supply +12V (Red)
View of back (wire side) of connector

mounted in panel (female)
Figure 28: Panel Connector for Coiled Cable (J3)
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1.2 How to Read This Document

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2.1.1 BASIC SHIFTING

2.1.2 DELAYED SHIFTING

2.1.3 SHIFT PATTERNS

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2.2 Safety and Convenience Features

2.2.1 NEUTRAL SAFETY

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2.2.2 REVERSE SAFETY

2.2.3 CLUTCH SAFETY

2.2.4 SPEED SAFETY

2.2.5 DOWNSHIFT SAFETY

2.2.6 SKIP TO NEUTRAL

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2.3 Overdrive Operation

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3. MasterShift™ Manual Shifter Configuration Software

3.2 Command Summary

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Tab Page Configuration Item Unit Range Required

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3.3 Communication Tab

Figure 1: Communication Tab – Set Up Communications with the Device

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Figure 2: Serial port not connected Figure 3: Device not found

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3.4 Config Tab

Figure 4: Configurations Tab – Handling Complete Device Configurations

3.5 Trans1 Tab

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Figure 5: Trans1 Tab – Handling Transmission Configurations

3.5.1 TRANSMISSION CONFIGURATION ITEMS

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3.5.2 STORED TRANSMISSION CONFIGURATIONS

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3.6 Custom Tab

Figure 6: Custom Tab – Customization of Lever Positions

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3.7 Trans2 Tab

Figure 7: Trans2 Tab – Shift Safety Features

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3.8 Shift Setup Tab

Figure 8: Shift Setup Tab – Shift Parameters

3.8.1 SHIFT CABLE AND LEVER RELATED ITEMS

3.8.2 MISCELLANEOUS SHIFT BEHAVIOR ITEMS

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3.8.3 ONEWIRE PADDLE ACTUATOR COMMANDS

3.9 Shift Safety Tab

Figure 9: Shift Safety Tab – Shift Safety Features

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3.10 Speed/Tach Tab

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