What causes a stator to burn up?
A bad diode in a rectifier will dump AC current into a system. The AC current heats up the stator and the heat destroys the insulation and ultimately carbonizes it turning it into a low resistance brick.
What happens when a CDI box goes bad?
Sometimes, a bad CDI does not cause sparks at all. Again, when a CDI box is about to go bad, it can lead to misfires, issues with starting, rough running or even stall the motor.
Why does my CDI on my scooter go bad?
It also directs the spark plugs on how to perform especially when they have to fire. The CDI goes bad because of different reasons. Some of them go bad because they are old, others experience a wiring short while others go bad because of a faulty charging system. How is my CDI? The CDI in your scooter is linked to the ignition.
Are there too many problems with Polaris machines?
Way too large of a percentage of the problems people have with Polaris machines are electrical failures of one kind or another.
Why does a CDI spark plug go bad?
It also directs the spark plugs on how to perform especially when they have to fire. The CDI goes bad because of different reasons. Some of them go bad because they are old, others experience a wiring short while others go bad because of a faulty charging system.
Where does the Polaris CDI box come from?
Manufactured by Rick’s Motorsport Electrics. The Polaris CDI Box (capacitor discharge ignition) works for multiple types of all-terrain vehicles. The CDI box is part of the Polaris engine’s electronic ignition system. At Rick’s we specialize in producing high performance electrical components for motorsport engines.
Sometimes, a bad CDI does not cause sparks at all. Again, when a CDI box is about to go bad, it can lead to misfires, issues with starting, rough running or even stall the motor.
What is the rev limit on a Polaris CDI box?
The CDI box is part of the Polaris engine’s electronic ignition system. At Rick’s we specialize in producing high performance electrical components for motorsport engines. The Rick’s Motorsport Electrics Hot Shot Polaris CDI box retains the stock curve and has a rev limit of 10,000 RPM. Just replaced my stock CDI box because it was defective.
Why is my CDI not working on my bike?
The problem may get worse as the bike warms up. It might not even hold low revs at all. You’ve tested everything but the CDI unit, including the charge of your battery, your spark plugs, the health of your coils, and the triggering mechanism itself. Could it be your black box?