Troubleshooting - Yamaha XT660R S Service Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

The ignition system fails to operate (no
spark or intermittent spark).
Check:
1. main and ignition fuses
2. battery
3. spark plug
4. ignition spark gap
5. spark plug cap resistance
6. ignition coil resistance
7. crankshaft position sensor resistance
8. main switch
9. engine stop switch
10.lean angle cut-off switch
11.wiring connections (of the entire ignition
system)
NOTE:
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• Before troubleshooting, remove the following
part(s):
1. seat
2. battery cover
3. side panels (left and right)
4. fuel tank side covers (left and right)
5. fuel tank
• Troubleshoot with the following special
tool(s).
Pocket tester
90890-03112
Ignition checker
90890-06754
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1. Main and ignition fuses
• Check the main and ignition fuses for con-
tinuity.
Refer to "CHECKING THE FUSES" in
chapter 3.
• Are the main and ignition fuses OK?
YES
NO
Replace the fuse(s).
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2. Battery
• 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 (68 °F)
• Is the battery OK?
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3. Spark plug
• Check the condition of the spark plug.
• Check the spark plug type.
• 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 ~ 0.031 in)
• Is the spark plug in good condition, is it of
the correct type, and is its gap within spec-
ification?
8 - 13
ELEC
YES
• Clean the battery
terminals.
• Recharge or
replace the battery.
YES
Re-gap or replace
the spark plug.
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NO
NO