IGNITION SYSTEM

EB802010

TROUBLESHOOTING

ELEC

+

IF THE IGNITION SYSTEM FAILS TO OPERATE (NO SPARK OR INTERMITTENT SPARK):

Procedure

Check:

1.Fuse (main, ignition) 2.Battery

3.Spark plug 4.Ignition spark gap 5.Spark plug cap resistance 6.Ignition coil resistance

NOTE:

Remove the following part(s) before troubleshooting:

1)Seat

2)Fuel tank side panels 3)Front carrier 4)Front fender

Use the following special tool(s) for troubleshooting.

EB802011

1.Fuses (main, ignition)

Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCHES”.

CONTINUITY

EB802012

2.Battery

Check the battery condition.

Refer to “CHECKING THE BATTERY” in CHAPTER 3.

Open-circuit voltage:

12.8V or more at 20 °C (68 °F)

CORRECT

3.Spark plug

Check the spark plug condition.

Check the spark plug type.

Check the spark plug gap.

Refer to “CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG” in CHAPTER 3.

7.Engine stop switch 8.Main switch 9.Pickup coil resistance

10.Charging/rotor rotation direction detection coil resistance

11.Wiring connections (the entire ignition system)

Dynamic spark tester: P/N. YM-34487

Ignition checker: P/N. 90890-06754

Pocket tester:

P/N. YU-03112-C, 90890-03112

NO CONTINUITY

Replace the fuses.

INCORRECT

Clean the battery terminals.

Recharge or replace the battery.

Standard spark plug:

DR8EA/NGK

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Yamaha 5TE-F8197-10 Troubleshooting, Procedure, Open-circuit voltage Or more at 20 C 68 F, Standard spark plug, DR8EA/NGK