Why does my Honda XL have intermittent spark?
While your kicking the bike over drag the sparkplug across the fins or jiggle it back and forth. If you get an intermittent spark, either the points or condenser are bad. The theory behind this totally scientific test is that the coil stores energy which is discharged when an electric field collapses.
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 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.
How can I Fix my Honda XL spark?
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. Points and backing plate- note the wire going to the points.
While your kicking the bike over drag the sparkplug across the fins or jiggle it back and forth. If you get an intermittent spark, either the points or condenser are bad. The theory behind this totally scientific test is that the coil stores energy which is discharged when an electric field collapses.
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”.
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.
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. Points and backing plate- note the wire going to the points.
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.
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 are the electrodes grounded in an ignition system?
That side electrode is grounded via the plug threads to the cylinder head. If the primary leads to the coil were accidently connected in reverse, the amount of energy the coil could produce would be greatly diminished. Most times, the engine would idle fine, but as soon as any load was applied, it would misfire.
Where does the spark plug electrode go in a car?
The electrode most likely went out the exhaust valve and is now stuck in the catalytic converter (something this small will not cause an issue) or it passed entirely out of the exhaust system. If the car is running fine, not overheating, does not feel or sound like it is missing then I wouldn’t worry about it.
That side electrode is grounded via the plug threads to the cylinder head. If the primary leads to the coil were accidently connected in reverse, the amount of energy the coil could produce would be greatly diminished. Most times, the engine would idle fine, but as soon as any load was applied, it would misfire.
Can a spark plug be stuck in a cylinder?
I don’t think the part is stuck between a piston and cylinder wall. The normal piston to cylinder wall clearance is from .003 to .008 of an inch (it can be less or more depending on engine, components, intended use etc). The piece that broke off would have to be very small and land perfectly for it to be wedged in this small gap.