BOMBARDIER SEA-DOO SPX 5838 1998 Shop Manual page 225

Primary Winding
GTS Model
Due to the integrated CDI module, it is not possi-
ble to take any resistance measurement.
All Other Models
1. Remove the 2 female spade connectors from
the primary side of the ignition coil.
2. With the multimeter set on the resistance scale,
connect the meter probes to the primary termi-
nals of the coil.
3. Resistance should be between 0.34 - 0.62 ohm.
Secondary Winding
The spark plug caps must be removed from high
tension cables, because they are resistor caps.
The cap resistance is 4.48 K ohms.
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1. Resistor cap
2. High-tension cable
IGNITION COIL
PART NAME WIRE
Secondary End of each spark
winding plug cable, spark
(GTS model) plug caps removed
Secondary
End of each spark
winding
plug cable, spark
(all other
plug caps removed
models)
NOTE: A short circuit will read 0 ohm (or close to)
on ohmmeter.
DYNAMIC TEST
All Models Except GTS
Use an ignition coil tester, available from after-
market tool/equipment suppliers.
Do NOT use coil tester on metal work bench.
Follow manufacturer instructions.
1. With ignition coil removed from craft, discon-
nect spark plug caps from high tension cables.
2. Hook high tension leads from tester to ignition
coil high tension cables.
3. Connect 2 smaller tester leads to primary of ig-
nition coil.
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1
2
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RESISTANCE
TYPICAL
1. Leads to secondary
9 - 15 kΩ 2. Leads to primary
4. Turn power switch to 12 volts and you should
observe spark jumping at a predetermined gap
of 7 to 8 mm (.276 to .311 in).
8.4 - 15.6 kΩ
If there is no spark, if it is weak or intermittent, the
coil is defective and should be replaced.
Section 08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 02 (IGNITION SYSTEM)
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CAUTION
ON
OFF
12 V
6 V
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