Honda V65 MAGNA 1985 Manual page 319

IGNITION SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
The ignition system his two sub-systems; one for
the NO.1 and No.3 cylinderl end one for the NO.2
and NO.4 cylinders. Determine which sub-system is
fauttv. then proceed to the detailed tests below.
Engine cr..,k, but will not start
Engine stop switch OFF
No spark at plugs
Faulty transistorized spark unit
Faulty pulse gene,..tor
No spark at plug
Engine stop
swtich
OFF
Poorly connected. broken, or shoned wires
Between ignition switch and engine stop switch
Between spark unit and engine SlOp switch
Between spark unit and ignition coil
Between ignition coil and plug
Between spark unit and pulse generator
Faulty ignition coil
Faulty ignition switch
Faulty spark unit
FaultY pulse generator
Engine
narts
but runs poorty
Ignition primary circuit
Flulty ignition coil
loose or bar. wire
Intermittent shon circuit
Secondary circuit
Faulty plug
Faulty high tension wire
Timing .:Iva nee incorrect
Faulty pulse generator
- Faulty spark unit
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