jazzjourneyman
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- Jul 20, 2009
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Hello from Dennis in Ohio...
I started having problems with my used 98 KDX 220 the day after I bought it... arrrgh. It began cutting out when riding, then wouldn't start. I removed and cleaned the carb, bought a new plug, and it started right up today. After about two minutes, it died just as if I'd hit the kill switch and would not restart. After a few minutes, it started right up again, then - died again. I am suspecting the coil, or the ignition wire from the coil to the plug. Are either of these prone to malfunctioning after warming up a bit when nearing failure anyway? Is the ignition wire itself replaceable if the coil is ok? I did remove the boot from the end of the ignition wire and at first had no spark to engine case. I pushed this ignition wire up toward the coil, then had strong spark arcing about quarter inch. After putting it back together, it again ran for a few minutes... then died.
I have a downloaded manual for a KDX 200. Is the coil testing procedure the same for a 220? Can I perform these resistance measurement tests with the coil on the bike, or does it have to be removed?
I am frustrated as hell, and would greatly appreciate any help or advice.
Dennis :bang:
I started having problems with my used 98 KDX 220 the day after I bought it... arrrgh. It began cutting out when riding, then wouldn't start. I removed and cleaned the carb, bought a new plug, and it started right up today. After about two minutes, it died just as if I'd hit the kill switch and would not restart. After a few minutes, it started right up again, then - died again. I am suspecting the coil, or the ignition wire from the coil to the plug. Are either of these prone to malfunctioning after warming up a bit when nearing failure anyway? Is the ignition wire itself replaceable if the coil is ok? I did remove the boot from the end of the ignition wire and at first had no spark to engine case. I pushed this ignition wire up toward the coil, then had strong spark arcing about quarter inch. After putting it back together, it again ran for a few minutes... then died.
I have a downloaded manual for a KDX 200. Is the coil testing procedure the same for a 220? Can I perform these resistance measurement tests with the coil on the bike, or does it have to be removed?
I am frustrated as hell, and would greatly appreciate any help or advice.
Dennis :bang: