05-25-2015, 08:02 AM | #1 |
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spark at points not at plug
I have an early 80's Columbia that will not start. So far I have installed new spark plug and wire, new ignition coil, new points and condenser. I have spark at the points but not at the plug. Any ideas?
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05-26-2015, 07:25 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: spark at points not at plug
Check and see if you are getting voltage to your coil:
Get a multimeter and put the "-" on the negative post of your battery the put the "+" on the positive side of your coil. Hit the gas and you should be seeing 12v on your multimeter. If you do then your cart is losing a ground somewhere. If you don't then you have a bad wire, probably between before the coil. |
05-26-2015, 07:42 AM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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Re: spark at points not at plug
Could also be a bad condenser. If you have the old parts still start swapping them back one by one. For testing add a ground between the battery - and engine just to be sure.
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05-26-2015, 10:18 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: spark at points not at plug
You have the standard point ignition and it is sparking at the points so there is a short in the point installation.
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05-27-2015, 04:40 AM | #5 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: spark at points not at plug
Thanks for the suggestions, will keep you posted.
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