Ignition System Peak Voltage - Yamaha WaveRunner XL1200Ltd Service Manual

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IGNITION SYSTEM

IGNITION SYSTEM PEAK VOLTAGE

WARNING
When checking the CDI unit do not touch
any of the connections of the digital tester
lead wires.
NOTE:
If there is no spark, or the spark is weak,
continue with the ignition system test.
If a good spark is obtained, the problem is
not with the ignition system, but possibly
with the spark plug(-s) or another compo-
nent.
1. Measure:
CDI unit output peak voltage
Above specification → Replace the
ignition coil.
Below specification → Measure the
rectifier output peak voltage.
Replace the CDI unit.
CDI unit output peak voltage:
Black/Orange (B/O) – Black (B):
Black/White (B/W) – Black (B):
Black/Yellow (B/Y) – Black (B):
200 V @ cranking 1
180 V @ cranking 2
190 V @ 2,000 r/min
180 V @ 3,500 r/min
Cranking 1: unloaded
Cranking 2: loaded
NOTE:
B/O – B for cylinder #1.
B/W – B for cylinder #2.
B/Y – B for cylinder #3.
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