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I'm going crazy!!

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Xj Bobber, Jul 13, 2015.

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  1. Xj Bobber

    Xj Bobber Member

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    Haha ok. I've checked them im not sure witch one being primary or secondary it came out to 2 to 2.5
     
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    I wish one of you guys lived close enough to swing by and help me figure this out. :eek:
     
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    Have you checked spark plug caps they are a big issue on many bikes that old should be 5 k ohms !
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The primary side is the small leads that feed the coils. Measure between them with the ohms scale set to x20.
    The secondary side is measured between the spark plug wires on each coil. Set the ohms scale to x200.
     
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    ok what should they be?
     
    Xj Bobber, Jul 15, 2015
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    Where are you at in Ohio? I'm wife/kid free next week.
     
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    Beekman XJ Grasshopper

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    From the xj4ever catalog (more than just a parts catalog)

    Ignition Coils:

    Primary side (input from main wiring harness):
    2.5 ohms +/- 10% = 2.25 ohms - 2.75 ohms acceptable range

    Secondary side (spark plug wires, without their end caps):
    11K ohms +/- 20% = 8,800 ohms - 13,200 ohms acceptable range


    Spark plug caps:
    10K +/- 20% = 8,000 to 12,000 ohms per cap acceptable range

    Spark plugs:
    0 ohms per plug
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    To add to Beekman's post, if you measure the secondary side with the caps in place you need to take into account the individual cap resistance specs. 11k ohms + (10k x 2) = 31k ohms.
     
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    Xj Bobber Member

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    North of Dayton new Carlisle area
     
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    7 hr round trip is a bit too far for me :D
     
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    Yea I'd say haha. You live by cleavland? Also I checked coils and caps all good. I have my battery on the charger.
     
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    I got it!!!! She's alive!! I'm embarrassed to say it was my battery not having enough power :oops: but anyway thank you guys so much for all your help! :D
     
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    Beekman XJ Grasshopper

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    Ive been there haha the important thing is what you learned on the way!
     
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    I shouldn't have thought the worst from the get go. Although that battery isn't that old. :/
     
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    Beekman XJ Grasshopper

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    Yes one thing i have learned here is to slow down and not jump to conclusions. Often the principle of occams razor is applicable with these bikes... the simplest solution can often be the correct one!
     
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    All too often.....the battery is usually the culprit......
     
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    I haven't been able to ride her for about three months. It was driving me insane! It never crossed my mind to check the battery.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Not trying to be mean, but...

     
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    That's why i went ahead and threw it on charge while i went over everything with the multimeter.
     
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    At least you didn't waste any time by making sure the coils are in spec. One less thing to worry about.
     
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