Ski-Doo Formula MACH 1, Shop Manual

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Section 03 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 05 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
03-05-7
SYMPTOM ENGINES DOES NOT START — NO SPARK AT SPARK PLUG.
CONDITION AT ENGINE CRANKING.
Test/Inspection 1. Verify spark plug condition.
a. Defective, improperly set, worn-out, fouled.
Identify source of problem and correct. Replace spark plugs.
2. Verify spark plug cap resistance with an ohmmeter.
a. Defective part.
Replace cap.
3. Verify if problem originated from electrical system wiring harness and/or
accessories and/or ignition cut-out switches by unplugging the 3-wire
connectors between the magneto/generator and the vehicle wiring harness.
Check condition of connectors.
a. Heating, rotating or sharp part in contact with harness. Improper harness routing.
Defective switch(es). Corroded connector terminals.
Replace or repair damaged wires. Reroute where necessary. Replace defective
switch(es). Clean terminals and apply silicone dielectric grease.
4. Verify trigger coil resistance with an ohmmeter and connector condition.
a. Defective coil. Corroded connector terminals.
Replace defective coil. Clean terminals and apply silicone dielectric grease.
5. Verify condition of ignition coil.
a. Mechanically damaged part. Vibration problem. Electrically damaged part.
Tighten mounting screws. Replace ignition coil.
6. Verify condition of ignition generator coils.
a. Mechanically damaged part. Vibration problem. Electrically damaged part.
Tighten mounting screws. Replace coils.
7. Verify CDI (Capacitor Discharge Ignition) module.
a. Mechanically damaged part. Vibration problem. Electrically damaged part.
Tighten mounting screws. Replace CDI module, retest and verify ignition timing.
SYMPTOM CDI MODULE DOES NOT WORK.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check that high tension coil wires do not touch any metal parts.
a. Short circuit.
Isolate and reroute wires.
SYMPTOM ENGINE STALLS.
CONDITION AT LOW SPEED.
Test/Inspection 1. Verify items 4, 5 and 6 above.