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Zhutch7
08-08-2013, 05:25 PM
We are having problems getting old faithful started..shouldn't there be 12V to the coil? Any ideas why we aren't getting that?
CJM
08-08-2013, 05:39 PM
Get jumper cables, bypass said solenoid and connect pos to post on starter and neg to a ground like the axle. If it fires right up there ya go.

I had a similar issue when I put back together my EX years ago, turns out there was a washer on the starter post that was making bad contact so I took it off and put the cables back on no issue.
Zhutch7
08-08-2013, 05:51 PM
Get jumper cables, bypass said solenoid and connect pos to post on starter and neg to a ground like the axle. If it fires right up there ya go.

I had a similar issue when I put back together my EX years ago, turns out there was a washer on the starter post that was making bad contact so I took it off and put the cables back on no issue.

I'm having trouble with the coil. It will crank over all day long, But i'm not getting any spark.
powerbomb400
08-08-2013, 06:14 PM
Check your connections in your wiring. Coils normally don't just die. Wife's quad just died and had no spark. Replaced alot of electrical parts and when plugging up wires found a wire that was broke.
CJM
08-08-2013, 06:34 PM
Sorry didnt notice that part.

Id def check all connections at the coil and the associated wiring.
Zhutch7
08-08-2013, 06:34 PM
Check your connections in your wiring. Coils normally don't just die. Wife's quad just died and had no spark. Replaced alot of electrical parts and when plugging up wires found a wire that was broke.

Okay, is the coil suppose to have 12 volts tho?
Zhutch7
08-08-2013, 06:54 PM
It ran just fine and started right up when I bought it and rode it.
powerbomb400
08-08-2013, 07:09 PM
I would think so. Sounds like a wire or connection.
Zhutch7
08-08-2013, 08:38 PM
I would think so. Sounds like a wire or connection.

Well fellas, we found the problem..we didn't see the connector because it was covered on the side covering of my CFM airbox. The piece that hides all of the wires and so forth. It was as simple as 1,2, 3. We plugged them up and she turned right over. I'm loving that 42 pilot jet. Thanks for the advice!
powerbomb400
08-09-2013, 03:23 AM
Glad you found the problem and got it fired up and running.