completely stumped no spark
#1
completely stumped no spark
ok i have asked several times tried all my ideas and any that seemed even remotely reasonable off the forum. i have an 83 xls, it has a new coil as well as my old one both test good, have tried both, have a new dyna-s ignition in place, have the handlebar controls off the bike to check for shorted out or loose wires, i have checked all connections on the copper breakers on the fender all are good and get same correct voltage off all 4 both sides, have 12.6 at the 12vt wire that feeds coil, have 11.5 off the coil when its hooked up. ohms readings are correct on coil. between the dyna ignition and the coil if i bump the engine i can see the voltage go from 1.5 up to 11.5 depending on the location of the lobes on the rotor.
now my issue is i can't get any spark at all with the ignition switch turned on to the #1 (no lights)or the #2 (with lights) position. nothing at all not even a glimmer out of either plug, but when i turn off the key i get a residual left over spark that is pretty bright. i know its just left over juice releasing but why in the world could i possibly not be getting spark, i'm baffled. an i'm positive its something stupid and simple but i just can't figure it out. any help is appreciated
now my issue is i can't get any spark at all with the ignition switch turned on to the #1 (no lights)or the #2 (with lights) position. nothing at all not even a glimmer out of either plug, but when i turn off the key i get a residual left over spark that is pretty bright. i know its just left over juice releasing but why in the world could i possibly not be getting spark, i'm baffled. an i'm positive its something stupid and simple but i just can't figure it out. any help is appreciated
#5
Normal wiring for the dual fire coil is one white wire from the RUN switch plus one usually white wire to the ignition module on one side of the coil, and one colored wire from the ignition module to the other side. It does not matter which side is which of the coil.
To test the coil remove the white wire that comes from the RUN switch, and run a jumper direct from the battery +ve to the ignition coil. Start the bike. If it starts then the ignition coil is good and the battery is also good.
Note that to shut it off you must disconnect the jumper, so be prepared for this especially if you will be doing a test ride.
To test the coil remove the white wire that comes from the RUN switch, and run a jumper direct from the battery +ve to the ignition coil. Start the bike. If it starts then the ignition coil is good and the battery is also good.
Note that to shut it off you must disconnect the jumper, so be prepared for this especially if you will be doing a test ride.
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