1994 Kawasaki Bayou 300 ignition problem.

JamesD · 01-13-2009, 04:57 PM

I am having what I think is ignition problems. My 1994 Bayou 300 seems to flood very easy when starting. At first I thought it was a carb problem but while testing the spart I noticed that there is no spark while the engine is turning over. When you let off of the ignition swith there is one spark. But only when you let off of the ignition switch. It has a new coil, plug wire, and plug. Any ideas? I dont know if it is the ignition box, or maybe the ignition switch. Any help would be appreciated

*BuckBilly* · 01-13-2009, 07:08 PM

Are there any fuses blown??? Ronnies mail order has diagrams to help you find the fuses.

JamesD · 01-13-2009, 07:10 PM

no i havent found any ill look and check it, thanks!

Edward67 · 02-23-2010, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesD

I am having what I think is ignition problems. My 1994 Bayou 300 seems to flood very easy when starting. At first I thought it was a carb problem but while testing the spart I noticed that there is no spark while the engine is turning over. When you let off of the ignition swith there is one spark. But only when you let off of the ignition switch. It has a new coil, plug wire, and plug. Any ideas? I dont know if it is the ignition box, or maybe the ignition switch. Any help would be appreciated

Did you find out the problem with your Bayou? The one spark when you let off the starter button? Please let me know as I have the same problem.
Thanks,
Edward

*Ajmboy* · 02-25-2010, 06:32 PM

It sounds like a faulty cdi box.

* Adjusted thread title.

*outlander560* · 02-25-2010, 07:28 PM

^^^^agreed give that a look see

*DirtDemon* · 02-25-2010, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajmboy

It sounds like a faulty cdi box.

* Adjusted thread title.

I too adjusted the thread title, it sounds like an ignition problem not a flooding issue.

On that note, I think the problem is in the primary starting curcuit, maybe a short that is rendering the primary ignition system inoperable while engaging the starter. First try jumping the solenoid, if it works, then you know that every thing between the solenoid and starter is ok, and there is probably an issue between the start button and solenoid. Might try checkin the battery cables and connections too, just because. If that doesn't work, try pull starting it. If either of those things works, then you know that there aren't any problems in the secondary ignition.

Edward67 · 03-01-2010, 01:13 AM

Check the pickup coil! That was my problem with it not getting a sustained spark.

nacho · 03-14-2010, 01:22 AM

I am having what I think is ignition problems. My 1990 Bayou 300 seems to flood very easy when starting. At first I thought it was a carb problem but while testing the spark I noticed that there is no spark while the engine is turning over. When you let off of the ignition switch there is one spark. But only when you let off of the ignition switch. It has a new coil, plug wire, and plug. Any ideas? I don't know if it is the ignition box, or maybe the ignition switch. Any help would be appreciated

*DirtDemon* · 03-14-2010, 01:43 PM

Wow, this seems to be a regular problem with these machines. The previoust poster, Edward67, fixed the same problem by replacing the pulsing coil. It is what generates the ignition signal from the rotor portion of the stator assembly. Click this link and look at part #59026. You may want to shop around a bit for a better price, you may find a better price on Ebay.