Why does my Honda XL not have a spark?
When you jiggle the plug, you are collapsing the field manually and will get a nice big fat blue spark, but only every now and then and only when the plug is being jiggled. I’ve done this to THREE different bikes now, and if I can get this situation, replacing the points and condenser has fixed the spark issue.
What should I do if my Honda XL light is not working?
Assuming the light worked okay on the points, the only thing left is a coil. I kid you not, the test procedure in the manual is, “lay the plug on the head and kick. If you’ve got spark, the coil is good. If not, get a new coil”.
What can I use to Clean spark points on Honda XL?
Try cleaning the points with an extreemly fine grit of sandpaper, or some rough paper (ie- buisness card). Pry them open, insert the paper, let them close, and work the paper back and forth. You may have to repeat this proccess a few times using different spots on the paper to get them clean.
How do you test for spark in Honda?
To test for spark, you should first perform a simple spark test; then you can test the coil itself. Unfortunately, to test the igniter itself, you need an automotive oscilloscope—something that is used so infrequently that you probably don’t have one in your home shop.
Why does my Honda car not start at all?
But when an igniter or a coil fails, the car won’t start at all until it cools down. If you’ve determined that the culprit could be the main relay, you should do a Honda Main Relay Test to be sure.
What to do if your Honda CRV wont start?
If consequential damage, such as an accident, results from such breakdown, the driver can also be sued for gross negligence. By the way: If you have recently refueled and discovered a puddle under your car, you should have the lines and hoses checked immediately.
What does it mean when your Honda says no power?
If you have no power even though you have a proper ground connection on terminal eight, it means that the main relay is bad. Although the problem is the same, different Honda models have different symptoms if the main relay is bad.
Can a Honda XL run without a battery?
Step 1. Eliminate the stupid stuff. NO, the XL DOES NOT NEED A BATTERY TO RUN. Have you tried a BRAND NEW PLUG? Unplug the key switch and ignition switch. The bike will run without them, but if the key switch is unplugged, none of the lights will work.
Can a Honda XL run without a Kill Switch?
Unplug the key switch and ignition switch. The bike will run without them, but if the key switch is unplugged, none of the lights will work. The kill switch is a bit harder, you’ll have to trace it either to inside of the headlight bucket or to a bundle of wires above the engine. Did that solve your problem? No? Step 2.
When you jiggle the plug, you are collapsing the field manually and will get a nice big fat blue spark, but only every now and then and only when the plug is being jiggled. I’ve done this to THREE different bikes now, and if I can get this situation, replacing the points and condenser has fixed the spark issue.
Assuming the light worked okay on the points, the only thing left is a coil. I kid you not, the test procedure in the manual is, “lay the plug on the head and kick. If you’ve got spark, the coil is good. If not, get a new coil”.
Step 1. Eliminate the stupid stuff. NO, the XL DOES NOT NEED A BATTERY TO RUN. Have you tried a BRAND NEW PLUG? Unplug the key switch and ignition switch. The bike will run without them, but if the key switch is unplugged, none of the lights will work.
Can a Honda singles coil work on a Honda XL?
Almost any of the ’70s Honda Singles coils will work, so you can try hooking up a different on and see if it gets you spark. Hope this helped. One other picture for you all.
What kind of charging system does Honda XL have?
This is a very nice powerpoint wiring diagram that breaks the entire system down to its various catergories. Keep in mind the XL has THREE different charging systems: One for the headlight, one for the ignition, and one for the Battery and Accessories.
Where does the wire go on a Honda XL?
The only wire you need to worry about is the black with white stripe (B/W). It goes from the stator, splits and goes to the coil and the points. It also goes to the kill switch and the key switch, but you should have already tried unplugging both the key switch and kill switch to rule them out.
How big is the spark plug on a Honda?
Honda Spark Plug Fitment Chart Manufacturer Model Standard Plug Iridium Plug Electrode Gap HONDA @ 125 (NES 125) NGK CR8EH-9 0.8-0.9 MM HONDA ANF 125 INNOVA NGK CPR6EA-9 0.9 MM HONDA CA 125 REBEL NGK CR6HSA NGK CR6HIX 0.7 MM HONDA CB 1000 F NGK DPR9EA-9 NGK DPR9EIX-9 0.9 MM
Why is the spark plug on my Honda bike not working?
If it’s just dark or black the bike could be running too rich. A heavy accumulation of carbon on the nose can cause a leakage path to earth. This can cause misfires and poor engine starting.
What to do when your engine has no spark?
Insert a spark plug tester into the plug boot and ground it on a piece of metal on the engine. Finally, Have someone crank the engine and watch for spark. Remove one of the coils from the spark plug. Use an extra spark plug. A spark plug tester. Or even a screwdriver in the end of the coil.
What to do if your spark plug is bad?
Check the fuel system and/or stark timing. Weak sparks are orange or red and may be hard to see in daylight. If you did not see a spark, remove the coil wire from the distributor cap. Attach the spark tester to the distributor end of the coil wire. Crack the engine and check for a good spark at the spark tester.
Why does my spark plug not work on my bike?
If the plug has oil on it, then it’s oiling up and may not work efficiently, potentially causing a misfire or stuttering under hard acceleration. If it’s just dark or black the bike could be running too rich. A heavy accumulation of carbon on the nose can cause a leakage path to earth. This can cause misfires and poor engine starting.
Insert a spark plug tester into the plug boot and ground it on a piece of metal on the engine. Finally, Have someone crank the engine and watch for spark. Remove one of the coils from the spark plug. Use an extra spark plug. A spark plug tester. Or even a screwdriver in the end of the coil.
How to diagnose no spark or weak spark?
Diagnosing no spark, weak spark or intermittent spark issues First is separating the issue between switches or the primary ignition components like the stator, cdi, coils, trigger coil or possibly plugs or plug wires or plug caps.
Can a spark plug make a motor run poorly?
Spark plugs with the gap set too small on them can make the motor run poorly. If you have no spark and your trigger tests ok, your stator tests ok and you have tried a new set of coils then we’re possibly looking at a bad CDI box. There is no real good way to test the CDI other than swapping the box out with a known good CDI box.
What causes a no spark condition open loop?
If after unplugging the 4-plug connector there is no spark or the spark still looks weak, this tells you that the problem is in the major ignition components like the stator, coils, cdi, spark plugs, spark plug wires, possibly a short in the wiring harness, a bad trigger coil or on EFI models your Injector Coils are bad (they measure 19-20ohms).