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Old 03-18-2009, 09:49 PM   #7
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Default Re: testing ignition coil

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Originally Posted by scottyb View Post
A simple test .... remove the plug end from the coil wire and hold it with insulated pliers 1/4 inch from the engine while cranking. If no spark check engine ground with a test light...... I will post some test procedures here in a minute
Be carefull. Yamaha's "CDI" box's can be damaged if one spark jumps with taht test. Would recommend a "Dynamic spark tester" on all Yamaha's from 1979 G1's to 1994 G14's (G16 and later went tyo a magneto ignition system. Good luck Dave
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