Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual page 240

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HONDA
TECHNICAL FEATURES
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C.D.I. SYSTEM
The C.D.I. system is designed to take advantage of the short.stroke, 4-valve engine. The term "C.D.I." stands for Capacitive
Discharge Ignition.
IGNITION COIL
C.D.I. UNIT
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The unit consists of diode transistors, condenser.
SCR
and
pressed steel casing filled with epoxy resin compound.
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The ignition primary coil and
charging coil are inside the
stator.
FEATURES
There are no contact points to require attention.
C.D.I. can develop more voltage potential at the spark plugs than conventional systems and is more resistant to spark plug
fouling.
Working on AC, the secondary voltage is more stable, regardless of battery condition.
The timing advance will not be subject to errors and is virtually free from wear.
The overall design eliminates initial and periodic adjustments and maintenance services.
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Date of Issue: January,
1978
OHONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
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