Bad coil problems
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Bad coil problems
I believe I have a bad ignition coil. I have 97 FXDWG. Im getting a consistant 3.2-3.4 ohms at the primary spots but not getting anything for the secondary that connect to plugs. Ive tried from 20M to 20K settings on the meter. I can run the bike pretty normally but the idle seems like its hungover or tired or something. Super weak. My short shots sound like a lawnmower that is a few hundred feet away. I also seem to foul the hell out of my plugs even though im running a modest 45/180 jet set up on my CV
Is the lack of power Im experiencing common with a bad coil?
Is the lack of power Im experiencing common with a bad coil?
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I charged up the battery and tried to pull the plugs to see if I got a spark. Couldnt start it
Pulled the ignition coil assuming that the secondary coils are the issue since Ive gotten a reading only once and that was the meter going up past the 10-12k and then falling back to no reading. My coil went from starting after a click or two to not turning over at all in a matter of 2 days. 😡
Pulled the ignition coil assuming that the secondary coils are the issue since Ive gotten a reading only once and that was the meter going up past the 10-12k and then falling back to no reading. My coil went from starting after a click or two to not turning over at all in a matter of 2 days. 😡
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From: poway
When you measure the secondary, are you measuring across the 2 secondary outputs?
Your coil won't have anything to do with motor not turning over. Not starting? Yes. Sounds like you have a bad battery.
Your coil won't have anything to do with motor not turning over. Not starting? Yes. Sounds like you have a bad battery.
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So I get the new ignition coil and this is what happens a few times before it decided to stay running. But about 15 seconds later. It dies. I walk away for a few mins, come back. it fires and stays on for a minute or 2. I give it a tiny bit of throttle and it starts spitting and sneezing right away
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Rebuilt carb. Everything. All new jets, slide, orings, air screw etc. Fuel is fresh. Drained the tank before I had knee surgery june 1st. Has about 1.5 gallons of fresh 93 from sunoco.
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From: poway
Well is sounds like you need to turn the idle up.
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