How do you test a Polaris CDI?
Use an ohmmeter to check continuity between the coil ground as well as the ignition wire. Resistance should be around 3 Ohms. You know if the CDI is bad by process of elimination.
What is a CDI on a Polaris?
CDI stands for capacitor discharge ignition (alternatively, “capacitive.”) If you’re new to capacitors, they’re similar to batteries in that they can store energy for later. At the appropriate time, the box sends a pulse to the ignition coil, when then fires the spark plug.
Where is a CDI located on a ATV?
Normally, the CDI box is attached to the frame with twenty-plus wires coming from the wiring harness and leading into the box. The reverse limiter, pacing, spark, rev limiter, and all factory safety kill switches are operated by the CDI box.
Can an ATV run without a CDI box?
One may also ask, can you bypass a CDI on a ATV? You can temporarily bypass a CDI box for troubleshooting purposes. 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.
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.
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.
What kind of ignition system does Polaris have?
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.
How many Polaris Sportsman 500 CDI’s are there?
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