jlsparky7 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 That's horrible. That's a basic description of how a 2 stroke operates and logic that the best way to solve electrical problems is to replace components starting with the cheapest, until you get it to run. Diagnosing a no start involves checking for spark and proper use of a multimeter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayAiken Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Its good for the basics but most of the time it can be alot deeper then what you went into. Good video on the basics though it was a little dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlsparky7 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 That's horrible. That's a basic description of how a 2 stroke operates and logic that the best way to solve electrical problems is to replace components starting with the cheapest, until you get it to run. Diagnosing a no start involves checking for spark and proper use of a multimeter. And I explain all of that in the video. So whats the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Any no start troubleshooting documentation should contain the follow minimum checklist. Unplug TORS Check that choke tube is between the carbs, if stock carbs Check that float bowl with brass ball is on left, if stock carbs Check for fowled plugs Check compression Check that jets are clean Check float level Check that petcock is flowing gas How to check if the flywheel key is sheared How to check for spark If no spark, how to check the following Ignition coil primary and secondary resistance Ignition switch circuit continuity both on and off (or bypassed) Kill switch circuit continuity both on and off Stator resistance tests and short to ground test Pickup coil gap measurement Check ground attachment points Check for wires melted to exhaust If all this passes, THEN try a known good CDI Would you let a shop work on your car if they said, "We're going to just start replacing parts starting with the cheapest, until it starts"? What if that $25 ebay coil is bad? Now you could potentially have 2 reasons why it won't start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlsparky7 Posted May 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Any no start troubleshooting documentation should contain the follow minimum checklist. Unplug TORS Check that choke tube is between the carbs, if stock carbs Check that float bowl with brass ball is on left, if stock carbs Check for fowled plugs Check compression Check that jets are clean Check float level Check that petcock is flowing gas How to check if the flywheel key is sheared How to check for spark If no spark, how to check the following Ignition coil primary and secondary resistance Ignition switch circuit continuity both on and off (or bypassed) Kill switch circuit continuity both on and off Stator resistance tests and short to ground test Pickup coil gap measurement Check ground attachment points Check for wires melted to exhaust If all this passes, THEN try a known good CDI Would you let a shop work on your car if they said, "We're going to just start replacing parts starting with the cheapest, until it starts"? What if that $25 ebay coil is bad? Now you could potentially have 2 reasons why it won't start. Most of that is included in the individual videos I do for each part of the quad which I will add annotation links in for I just haven't had the time. In fact, all of it is except the resistance testing which I explain I don't have the tool for. No I don't pay a shop to do anything... That's how I can afford to replace the parts. It'd be cheaper to replace every electrical component on the quad except the stator than it would be to pay a shop to diagnose and fix the problem. Clearly you are just trying to start a bitch fest. I'm done replying to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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