fck55mph Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 97 Shee...Tors is all unplugged and was running just fine. Started it yesterday,and about 5 seconds later,it died. I have no spark now. Im mechanically inclined but hate electrical stuff. I have all the meters and test equipment so if someone could give me some direction I would really appreciate it. Making a trip from NC to Silver Lake Sand Dunes soon so I gotta get this thing goin! Thanks for any replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 man i am not much help when it comes to testing the banshee electrical system. hopefully someone will chime in. do you have a clymers manual? i am pretty sure it lists all the electrical specs. have you gone over your wiring harness to make sure you didnt have a ground come apart or to check for bare wires? it might be a long shot but could be worth a shot until someone lists the electrical specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 (edited) X-2 on grounds and wires. Check to see if pick-up coil is gapped corect , might have come loose. Also check plug wires and caps. Check key/kill switch for function. Your results may vary. Edited May 31, 2010 by Larry's Shee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fck55mph Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 ok, well i really hate and suck at chasin down electrical gremlins buuuut...i got out the tester and tested the coil..primary .5 and when i test the secondary, i dont get anything..nothing so im guessing my coil shit the bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesandrider Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 (edited) Are you testing the coil properly? The book says to check the secondary with the meter leads hooked to 1 plug wire and to ground. THAT IS WRONG, you should hook one meter lead to EACH plug wire and check the secondary resistance. The way the book describes is the correct way for a single cylinder coil or a coil that is used with a distributor. On a Banshee that fires both plugs at the same time, you need to check it the way I have described, also on cars that use coil packs you check them that way. Edited May 31, 2010 by bansheesandrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fck55mph Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 ok,just went downstairs and re-tested that way and same result..nothing. also,the primary reading isnt within specs as well. either way, i think i have found the culprit! already got one on order so hopefully get it soon and the silver lake sand dunes trip is still on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbanshee Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 i had the same exact problem with my shee ... i even tested the coil and it was bad. i replaced the coil but still no spark . my stator went out as well so if your bike still doesnt start (hopefully it does) check your stator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 They clymer method for testing the stator is in fact correct...unlike the coil. The main failures I see in Electrical systems are end caps on the coil (the coil them selves rarely go bad) and stators. Keep in mind, the lighting side of the stator and the ignition side are two different items...as well. Always check and/or add new grounds if they're in question. Electrical is the worst...by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fck55mph Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 the stator and pick up tested fine...i even took the plug caps off and tested coil...nuttin...it better be that damn coil!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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