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no spark from coils

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by 82 bobby, Jan 7, 2015.

  1. 82 bobby

    82 bobby New Member

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    I have an 82 xj650j maxim I have power to the coils but not out of the coils any thoughts?
     
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    Rooster53 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Do you mean no spark? If so, how are you checking? You should check one plug at a time while all the others are connected and installed to complete the series current path of the wasted spark system. 1 and 4 form one series circuit with the secondary of the ignition coil. 2 and 3 form another series circuit with the other ignition coil secondary.

    Do you have a DMM to check out the secondary resistance of the coils and the caps?

    Does the bike crank but not start and that is why you posted the question?
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    maybe they're over on CycleNewbie's bike......check his post about what he found when it got dark.
     
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    rocs82650 Well-Known Member

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    HT's maybe? Unscrew the ht caps and lope 1/4" off the end of the coil wires. Replace the caps w/o stripping. Two of the ht's have slotted resistor plugs inside them (the other two are stationary). Snug the plugs. Re-do the test. The caps may have bad resistors. Hope this help.

    Gary H.
     
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