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Message started by Eddie Picasso on 08/29/16 at 14:22:34

Title: No spark!!!
Post by Eddie Picasso on 08/29/16 at 14:22:34

Finally got my Savage running about 3 weeks ago. Still sorting the jetting, but getting there. Now I have lost the spark. Coil and plug are tested and good. Open circuit on the pick up coil, so either dis wire or new coil needed. However, did the test on the igniter unit using an ohm meter, as per the Suzuki service manual, all good except the reading between + on terminal 5 and - on terminal 1. According to the book it should read 20 ohms using a Suzuki tester, but mine shows no connection. Before I get a new unit, can anyone confirm this reading using a standard ohm meter?

Also, can the pick up coil be purchased separately, as the parts list has it down as part of the generator, which is £400.00 ish.!!!!! :o

Title: Re: No spark!!!
Post by Steve H on 08/29/16 at 18:12:13

If you buy from Suzuki, the pickup coil is part of the stator assembly and can't be bought separately. Check ebay, you can get them seperate on there for around $20.

Be aware that you'll have to splice wires to get it to work. It's not a just bolt in replacement.

Sorry, can't comment on the resistance between pins at the moment. It might help if you tell us what year your bike is. There are some differences between ignitors, I think.

Title: Re: No spark!!!
Post by Eddie Picasso on 08/30/16 at 10:07:46

I've found a full stator assembly on Ebay for £70.00. My bike is a '87 model with the common igniter. I'm having the generator off anyway, but was just curious about the igniter circuit. If it needs replacing, so be it. It's a real easy job, just a bit pricey. :'(

Title: Re: No spark!!!
Post by Steve H on 08/30/16 at 19:22:59

Mine's an '87 too. I just had to replace the stator on it. I opted for a brand new aftermarket and had to cut and splice wires. But, it cost a tenth of what Suzuki wanted for one. It's working great. Gotta get back to the rubber seal and hit it with some more RTV, though. It's got a small oil leak where I had to puch the new wires through the seal.

Good luck. Hope to hear you got it going again soon before all the riding weather runs out.

Title: Re: No spark!!!
Post by Savageman on 08/30/16 at 23:05:48

To save money and time... First pull the side cover off so you can get a visual of the p/u coil and wires. Ohm out the coil right where it's mounted. Use a sewing needle to pierce the wires and touch your ohm meter to it. If no reading the coil is open. If you get a reading then ohm out the wiring from the coil to the connector under the seat. You will have to visually follow the wires to see which connector it is. Also make sure the belt didn't rub clean through the wiring harness when it exits the stator cover. It happened on mine and drove me crazy.

Title: Re: No spark!!!
Post by Eddie Picasso on 09/05/16 at 12:35:43

Fitted a used stator and pick up coil, and all is working fine now :). Old pick up was ok except the insulation on both wires was cracked about 1/16 from the actual unit, and I didn't really fancy fannying with new wires, again! Just the jetting to sort now.