Ski-Doo FORMULA III, Shop Manual

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Section 06 ELECTRICAL
Sub-Section 06 (TESTING PROCEDURE)
06-06-5
3. Crank engine and observe indicator.
NOTE : If engine starts, allow it to idle while
observing indicator. Then, shut engine off.
4. Push reset button and repeat step 3 twice.
Results :
a. Indicator lamp lights : Ignition system is OK.
b. Indicator lamp does not light on one or
both cylinder :
Proceed to following tests.
IGNITION MODULE
1. Disconnect both connectors at ignition coil.
At assembly, secure with new locking ties.
2. Connect an ignition coil (known as being in
good condition) to the spark plug(s).
3. Connect CDI module to replacement ignition
coil paying attention to connect the WHITE /
BLUE wire to the positive (+) terminal and the
BLACK wire to the negative (–) terminal.
4. Slip plastic protectors out of coil terminals.
5. Connect tester wires to coil terminals then set
switch and dial as follows :
NOTE : If necessary use jumper wires from
coil terminals to tester wires.
TYPICAL
6. Crank engine and observe indicator.
7. Push reset button and repeat step 6 twice.
Results :
a. Indicator lamp lights : Ignition module out-
put is up to specifications. The problem is a
faulty ignition coil.
b. Indicator lamp does not light : Proceed to
following test. If magneto output tests good,
the problem is a faulty ignition module.
MAGNETO OUTPUT
(IGNITION GENERATOR COIL)
1. Disconnect the 3-wire connector between igni-
tion module and magneto harness.
At installation, secure with new locking ties.
2. Connect tester wires then set switch and dial
as follows :
Tester
wires
Component
wires
Tester
switch
position
Tester
dial
position
N
WHITE / BLUE
wire (
+
)
of ignition coil
LOW 85
P
BLACK
wire (
−)
of ignition coil
'
A00E1JA
+
_
1
2
'
A15E0TA
N