Why does my Honda FourTrax 300 have no spark?

I have been working on a 1990 fourtrax 300. I have no spark at all. I have checked all fuses, checked all of the connections, replaced the coil, checked the kill switch, replaced the CDI, and replaced the starter (not the problem but needed changed anyhow). The motor will crank but that’s it.

What are the new parts for the Fourtrax 300?

So far new parts include: coil,CDI,voltage regulator, battery,starter, and plug. One thing I did notice that was odd is that the motor will crank even when the kill switch is in the off position. Help!!! Got a test light? You sure you’re getting power at the ignition switch?

Where is the waterproof box on a Honda FourTrax?

If you haven’t, pull open the black “waterproof” box under the front plastics where the handlebar wires meet to the main harness. Last 2 older honda’s that showed up with no start but crank over were bad wires in that box.

Is there a neutral switch on a Honda ATV?

Turn key on, no indicator lights such as the green neutral, no headlights. All worked last fall when put away for the winter. Can jump the starter from the solenoid. All fuses are fine. Schematic shows a ‘main fuse’, but can’t find it if there is one. Schematic also shows a ‘neutral switch’ which I also can’t find. Help!

What kind of spark plug does a Honda ATV use?

Basic Honda Reference I – ATV & ATC Model Years Stroke NGK Spark Plug Plug Gap TRX200D FourTrax 200 Type II 91-97 4 DR8ES-L 24-28 ATC250R 81 B8ES ATC250R 82 BR8ES ATC250R 83 BR8ES

Where can I buy Honda elec-45 NGK spark plugs?

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What to do if your Honda has no spark?

Used a multi meter to check the spark plug (from instructions on YouTube videos) and there was no continuity on the spark plug. Replaced the spark plug, turned the engine over with the plug grounded to the cylinder head, visible spark.

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Where can I buy parts for a Honda FourTrax?

But, sometimes bikes get old, and often it can be fun to upgrade them. When you need Honda Fourtrax parts, you can shop BikeBandit.com for what you need at a low-price guarantee. We also sell a great range of Honda Fourtrax riding gear.

How big is the spark plug on a Honda scooter?

Honda Motorcycles, Dirt bikes and Scooters (mopeds) are listed on a separate page. Motorcycles, Dirt bikes and Scooters (mopeds) are listed on a separate page. Spark plug gaps are in 1/1000 of one inch. So if the chart lists 30 in the Plug Gap column it is the .030 feeler gauge.

What do I need to know when my ATV wont start?

Activate the starter. You should see repetitive bright blue spark arching from the spark plug to the cylinder head as the motor turns. You will find the proper steps for troubleshooting an ATV that is not getting a spark further down this post.

How many volts does a Honda 300 put out?

I have a 2000-2003 honda fourtrax 300 2×4, it is only putting out 5 volts to the battery. I changed the rectifier and nothing. What else other than the stator could it be?…

Where is the fuse to the ignition located for Honda 300?

Experience: Yamaha Gold, Suzuki Gold, Honda Bronze, Polaris Bronze, BRP Verified The fuse box is under the seat by the battery You should check the main fuse it is the 30 amp fuse. if you have absolutely no power you should check this fuse first. I know you have replaced the battery with a new one.

Why is my ATV not getting a spark?

You will find the proper steps for troubleshooting an ATV that is not getting a spark further down this post. If the spark plug is still dry after cranking the engine for a few seconds, you know that fuel, for some reason, is not getting to the cylinder.

Can a new battery cause an engine to stall?

Step 2 – Sometime a high idle condition can occur after a new battery has been installed, this is the opposite of the engine stalling but share the same malfunction, the computer is unable to control idle speed. Simply drive the vehicle for a short time for the idle to subside to normal operation.

What kind of spark does a 1986 Honda ATV have?

Funny-with four other, newer ATV’s all parked in the same corner, if one is out, it is USUALLY the ’86! The new stator has the 3pc yellow barrel connector the blue wire for the pick up the green ground and then a yellow that plugs into the black/red wire in the harness.

How to start an ATV that wont start?

1 Remove the spark plug from the cylinder-head and connect it to the spark-plug wire or ignition coil. 2 Grab the plug wire and hold the plug about 1/8th of an inch away from the cylinder head. 3 Activate the starter. 4 As the motor turns, you should see repetitive bright blue spark arching from the spark plug to the cylinder head.

What does it mean when Honda TRX 300 wont start?

Honda TRX 300 wont start refers to when the four-wheeler’s engine, either, won’t crank over and start up, or maybe the engine does turn over but will not turn on, or maybe the engine fires up but shuts-off shortly after. This video will detail how to fix a Honda TRX 300 that won’t start.

What are the parts for a 1999 Honda trx300?

1999 Honda TRX300 Parts TRX300 A Fourtrax 300 2×4 TRX300 AC Fourtrax 300 2×4 California TRX300FW A Fourtrax 300 4×4 TRX300FW AC Fourtrax 300 4×4 California

What’s the name of the Honda 4Trax Foreman?

Honda®’s FourTrax® Foreman® has long been th… 2013 Honda® FourTrax Foreman 4×4 ES Power Steering, 2013 Honda® FourTrax Foreman 4×4 ES PS It works hard so you don’t have to Honda’s Foreman® 2016 Honda® FourTrax Foreman 4×4 ES, 2016 Honda® FourTrax Foreman 4×4 ES The ATV That Gets The Job Done.

How to troubleshoot a Honda FourTrax 300 engine?

This post covers Honda Fourtrax 300 Repair TRX300. Here we troubleshoot the Honda Fourtrax 300 engine and repair it. We also explain how I used multimeter to aid in the troubleshooting process. The first thing I try to do on a simple motor like on the Honda Fourtrax is to break it down to either an electrical issue or a fuel issue.

What to do when Honda trx300 wont start?

The first thing I try to do on a simple motor like on the Honda Fourtrax is to break it down to either an electrical issue or a fuel issue. The easiest way that I have found to do this is to remove the spark plug and then try and start the engine. If you hold the sparkplug up to the frame of the Honda and try starting it, you should see spark.

Where is the multimeter on a Honda trx300?

The coil has two wires going into the back side of it. A green wire which is ground and a black wire which gets 12 volts applied at a certain point as the engine turns. The multimeter I own came from Harbor Freight Tools. I had a coupon that let me get the multimeter for free if I bought one other item.

What causes an ATV to not have a spark?

When your ATV is not getting a spark, the problem is with one or more of these electrical components: 1 The spark plug 2 The spark plug wire 3 The ignition coil 4 The stator 5 The crankshaft positioning sensor 6 The CDI or ECU 7 The battery 8 Wiring and connectors connecting these components

Where does the CDI box amplify the signal?

The box amplifies the small signal generated from the spinning magnet located in front of the pickup coil in the stator, just before top dead center (TDC), when your fuel-air mixture is ignited. The box can’t generate continuous sparks.

What should I do if my Honda Foreman 400 has no spark?

Spent $100 on a new OEM unit but nothing changed. Back to square one staring at the electrical diagram. Consulted the forums again as well as the dealer and parts house. Next suggestion was replacing the ignition coil. If not that, could be the stator or ignition pulse generator.

Why does my ATV not have a spark?

If you have a hard time being able to tell if you can see a spark or not, you could always have a buddy hold the electrodes of the spark plug. If he yells when you try to start the engine, you have spark. There are a few reasons an ATV won’t be getting spark from the spark plugs.

Where is the spark plug on an ATV?

To locate the ignition coil, simply follow the wire connecting to your spark plug. Once you have the ignition coil out, you can hook your multi-meter up to it to begin testing. Start by testing the primary side of the ignition coil, where the ignition coil was wired, not the side that goes to the spark plug.

What to do if your Honda Foreman does not have a spark?

The moral of the story, if you don’t have a spark, you may want to check the plug, or replace it first. That was the cheapest option, and it would have saved me the time of pulling the front cargo carrier and plastic off to get to the CDI.

Why does my Fourtrax turn over with the kill switch off?

The older machines will turn over with the kill switch in the off position, nothing wrong there. Do you have a service manual for some testing? If you haven’t, pull open the black “waterproof” box under the front plastics where the handlebar wires meet to the main harness.

Why does my Honda NXR 125 not start?

When they try to start it they don’t get spark. They say they have juice up to the CDI, But no juice gets to the ignition coil. They changed the CDI (they used one from a Honda NXR 125 bike) and still the same problem. The question is this, is this deffinitely a CDI issue or could there be other factors involved? couldn’t it?

What to do if you don’t have a spark plug?

Replaced the spark plug, turned the engine over with the plug grounded to the cylinder head, visible spark. Then reinserted the plug, and it started right up. The moral of the story, if you don’t have a spark, you may want to check the plug, or replace it first.

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