Ignition control module problem - 1982 Yamaha XS400RJ Seca

External Since: Oct 03, 2003 Posts: 1

I can't start my bike. I don't have a lot of skill when it comes to
dealing with bikes, but I think I've traced the root of my problem back the
the ignition control module. Here is what happens.

When I pull a spark plug to check for spark, I get one spark when I hit the
starter, then no more. When I turn the key off I get a second spark. Does
anyone have any ideas if my problem is the ignition control module or is it
something else? I hope it is something else because those control modules
are expensive and this bike is just about worthless right now. Thanks for
any help.

Jeremy

External Since: Jul 27, 2003 Posts: 86

"Jeremy Holland" <jerholland.RemoveThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:oprwh424pwiil359@news.comcast.giganews.com...
> I can't start my bike. I don't have a lot of skill when it comes to
> dealing with bikes, but I think I've traced the root of my problem back the
> the ignition control module. Here is what happens.
>
> When I pull a spark plug to check for spark, I get one spark when I hit the
> starter, then no more. When I turn the key off I get a second spark. Does
> anyone have any ideas if my problem is the ignition control module or is it
> something else? I hope it is something else because those control modules
> are expensive and this bike is just about worthless right now. Thanks for
> any help.
>
> Jeremy

For a bike that old I'd first check for points and condenser.It is possible the points are closed
up, an that turning off the ignition collapses the field through the coil giving you a spark.I'm
sure the '81 model had points dunno about the '82??

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