no spark from #2 coil

[jimmyboy]

I went to replace the spark plugs and noticed that #2 spark plug was clean like if it was'nt firing I check for spark and no spark was present all the others were ok. so i assumed the coil was bad so i replaced it but no spark. What could the problem be the cdi module or the trigger. or is there an easy way to test it.

 

[jimmyboy]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

it's a 5 cly. 150hp force

 

[jimmyboy]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

I swaped modules and still no spark from #2, ohmed trigger wires each trigger ohmed at 51. how do I test the stator it has six wires is there a way to get signal from another stator wire to get the coil to spark?

 

[maxum247]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

What year is your motor?

Are the CD modules and coils blue? Prestolite Ignition?

 

[jimmyboy]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

1989 yes there blue

 

[maxum247]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

Read the post on 1990 90 Horse no spark cylinder 2. I bumped it up to the top of the first page for ya! max!

 

[jimmyboy]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

I did the test still no spark. could be a bad trigger or stator? how do you test them?

 

[maxum247]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

Use the search button at the top of the page, type in trigger or stator. This may help you find some information on testing!

 

[CharlieB]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

CDI Troubleshooting Guide is an excellent source of testing procedures.

Follow it faithfully. BEFORE buying any ignition parts.

 

[jimmyboy]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

well I ended up buying a new stator and trigger $400+ now the engine has no spark. the new stator has less wires so dose the trigger the instructions say there designed better. I removed the trigger and installed the old one leaving the new stator on still no spark i don't know what to do now i think i just lost 400 dollars.

 

[jimmyboy]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

could i have gotten a bad stator. I also noticed on the inside of the trigger it has 5 magnets one of them pops out farther than the others rubbing on the inside magnet. the stator seems to be rubbing slightly too will this cause them from creation voltage?

 

[jimmyboy]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

could the new stator fry my modules?

 

[jimmyboy]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

well i ended up puting the old stator on and leaving the new trigger on now it fires on all cylinders. that means that the stator is bad right now to try to get the company to give ma another one will be a diffrent story.

 

[maxum247]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

well i ended up puting the old stator on and leaving the new trigger on now it fires on all cylinders. that means that the stator is bad right now to try to get the company to give ma another one will be a diffrent story.

According to what your saying it sounds like the trigger was the problem.

It's possible to get a new part from time to time that is bad depending on what it is, so I guess it's possible that the stator could be bad!

I beleive you said that the new stator had less wiring, could it have been that you didn't get it wired right?

Check the company's return policy you may be able to get a refund for the stator if there policy allows returns, it's worth the time to check it out!

I'm not familar with the trigger magnets and how there positioned so I can't be of much help there! Good Luck!

max!

 

[maxum247]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

So what's the latest? You have any luck with a refund or getting another stator? Did you figure out wether the trigger magnet is correct or incorrect?
max!

 

[jimmyboy]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

I contacted the company they say to ship it to them they will send it to the manufacturer to test it. If the part turns out to be ok i will get charged $30 + shipp and handle. it will take 1-2 weeks to process. but i have a problem with that I have an appointment to take my boat in to check if i installed it right in 3 weeks so i don't know if I'll have the part back by then. they only give you 15 days from purchase to ship it back. so now i have a big decision to make.

 

[maxum247]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

What are they offering if the part is bad?

 

[jimmyboy]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

fix it for free but they say the part has a one year warranty so I'm good now i can wait to find out what the shop tells me.

 

[maxum247]

Re: no spark from #2 coil

That's great news!