ignition components and servicing

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arpski
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Re: ignition components and servicing

Post by arpski » 08 Apr 2017 10:33 am

I checked the resistance when cranking the engine and its changing so I guess it is working. I checked spark on coil itself and there is no spark, but there is something weird because I used light bulb one time and it was flicking (instead of coil). I might give it a try again today to be 1000% sure that renix is faulty.

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Re: ignition components and servicing

Post by mac » 08 Apr 2017 12:22 pm

Interesting! I'm sure you are aware the the Renix unit produces a spark by supplying voltage (at precisely timed intervals) to the primary windings of the coil - which induces a much higher voltage to be produced by the coil's secondary windings which is grounded through the spark plug (across an air gap causing a spark). If you are "seeing a flickering bulb" it suggests that the Renix is supplying at least some voltage! - it also suggests that the speed sensor is functioning correctly.

Are you sure that the coil itself is OK?

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Re: ignition components and servicing

Post by bogbasic » 08 Apr 2017 12:45 pm

The coils should still be on ebay but the stocks must be ebbing.

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