Breizhrider wrote on 09/05/15 at 15:38:58:Ah ok ! I didn't precise that I checked my spark plug on the engine without result (engine = electrical ground).
What do you think about my CDI ? Is it necessary to change it ?
Someone told me that it could have burned because of the car battery (same voltage but higher amperage).
replacing the cdi is expensive, and the last resort.
It may seem like we're giving you the run around only cause of that fact.
We only have your words to go on and I'm sure they are translated by google... not very reassuring.
let me remind you, pictures are worth a thousand words.
If you have a buddy that'll lend you a cdi to test and it runs, then it's obvious.
until then we test everything else.
1st, what is the battery voltage? it will not spark with less than 10v while running the starter.
Quote:So I pull off the tank to test the Ignition Coil with a multimeter, and I notice the right hand control/ starter push switch connector is loose where it connects to wiring harness. So I make sure it's connected properly and then (for giggles) I tested for a spark again. And I got it! Great!
to test the coil, we put an ohm meter on it and check resistance.
the primary coil resistance should be 1-7 ohms and the secondary coil resistance should be 10k-25k ohms on the ignition coil.
Also, with the key on, you should have 12v at one of the terminals of the coil.
the coil should fire if the other terminal is shorted to ground.