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ELEC
EAS00736
TROUBLESHOOTING
The ignition system fails to operate (no
spark or intermittent spark).
Check:
1. Main Fuse
2. Battery
3. Spark plug
4. Ignition spark gap
5. Spark plug cap resistance
6. Ignition coil resistance
7. Main switch
8. Engine stop switch
9. Sidestand switch
10. Pickup coil resistance
11. Wiring connections (of the entire ignition
system)
NOTE:
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Before troubleshooting, remove the follow-
ing part(s):
1. Head light cover
2. Front turn signal light bracket
3. Leg shield 1
4. Rear carrier
5. Side cover (right )
6. Cover
7. Battery cover
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Troubleshoot with the following special
tool(s).
Ignition checker
90890-06754 (YM-34487)
Pocket tester
90890-03132 (YU-03112-C)
EAS00738
1.
Main Fuse
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Check the fuse for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUSE” in chap-
ter 3.
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Is the fuse OK?
YES
NO
Replace the fuse.
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2. Battery
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Check the condition of the battery.
Refer to “CHECKING AND CHARGING
THE BATTERY” in chapter 3.
Minimum open-circuit voltage
12.8 V or more at 20°C
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Is the battery OK?
YES
NO
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Clean the battery ter-
minals.
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Recharge or replace
the battery.
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3. Spark plug
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Check the condition of the spark plug.
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Check the spark plug type.
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Measure the spark plug gap.
Refer to “CHECKING THE SPARK
PLUG” in chapter 3.
Standard spark plug
CR7E (NGK)
Spark plug gap
0.7 ~ 0.8 mm(0.028 ~ 0.032 in)
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Is the spark plug in good condition, is it
of the correct type, and is its gap within
specification?
YES
NO
Re-gap or replace the
spark plug.
IGNITION SYSTEM