1998 GTS - ignition - no spark

[mccolld]

I have a 1998 GTS. I was stolen and vandalized :ack:. They tried to strart it and, after failing to do that, pulled the wiring out. I bought a Clymer manual and traced all the wiring out and connected everything back up.

The problem that I have now is I'm not getting any spark. Can someone very familiar with the GTS model describe the spark process?

I know the current is generated from the magnito.

What I'm curious about is how/where the spark is triggered?

Is there a hall effect type device in the magnito circuit?

What role does the MPEM play in the ignition circuit? It appears to me from the wiring diagram, to be a simple on/off security circuit that grounds the magnito (black/red stripe wire) when the lanyard is pulled. Therefore, if that part of the MPEM is bypassed, I should be able to get a good spark which would point to a problem with the magnito. Your thoughts?

Thanks for you help! (trying to get on the lake this weekend!!)

Doug

 

[mccolld]

More info:

The lanyard is programmed to the MPEM. I get two quick beeps when I connect it. The starter turns over perfectly and the battery is new/hot.

Both of the fuses are good.

Doug

 

[mccolld]

If you have any suggestions on what I should test next and what results to look for, please let me know.

Doug

 

[JPX]

You should check the ignition box for any broken wires at the coil. They can be broken fairly easily.

 

[mccolld]

All the wires appear to be in good shape.

I'm going to check the voltages comming off the magnito this evening.

Doug

 

[mccolld]

You know, now that you mention it, I get pretty inconsistant resistance readings from the primary side of the ignition coil.

Can you tell my what you get? My coil is 278000586.

Doug

 

[mccolld]

You know, now that you mention it, I get pretty inconsistant resistance readings from the primary side of the ignition coil.

Can you tell my what you get? My coil is 278000586.

Doug

I took some voltage readings tonight. I'm now convinced more than ever that I have a bad ignition coil. I'm getting 25.5 VAC to the primary which is in spec.

I'll know tomorrow.

 

[Daryl]

will u post the name of the other forum i could use info from a shop manual.

 

[dudley]

I took some voltage readings tonight. I'm now convinced more than ever that I have a bad ignition coil. I'm getting 25.5 VAC to the primary which is in spec.

I'll know tomorrow.

BTW: I found all the manuals (owners manual, shop manual, race manual) on another forum. - FOR FREE!!!!!

where did you find that, This site has me confused, and I bought the premeire membership too, Thanks Dudley, ibdcobb@aol.com