Kawasaki bayou 400 no spark

[Kawasakibayounospark]

any one know much about how this system works. Replaced voltage regulator cid box coil pickup coil have power to cid box none out to coil any thoughts. This is cid box number three 

[Frank Angerano]

Have you checked the stator coil? 

[Kawasakibayounospark]

Repaced it 

[Frank Angerano]

Replaced the stator coil? 

[Kawasakibayounospark]

Stator coil has been replaced. I am stumped 

[Frank Angerano]

Ok no problem we can figure this out. The kill switch have you checked and make sure it’s not shorted ? And also checked the ignition coil with a tester ? The wire going into the spark plug ? 

[Kawasakibayounospark]

I have key power to the cdi box so I would assume the kill switch is working but will do a quick test to be sure 

[Kawasakibayounospark]

Coil is new also but no power to the coil at any time 

[Kawasakibayounospark]

Kill switch is working like it should 

[Frank Angerano]

Oem cdi or aftermarket?

[Kawasakibayounospark]

What's the pick up coil suppose to do with an ohm meter I don't ever get a reading 

[Kawasakibayounospark]

I don't see my post about cdi box I is original 2are aftermarket  from two different companies 

[Frank Angerano]

I would stick with an orignal equipment manufacturer coil since I’ve used an aftermarket and had problems.  I’ve attaced the specifications on the resistance for the 400 model but should not vary much. 

 

[Frank Angerano]

If the only cdi box you have is the orignal one you can cook it in the oven on 250 deg for 10 minuets and let it cool for 5 min, try that if you get spark then you know the cdi is bad and need replacement.  When you replaced the stator do you replace the pick up coil ?

[Kawasakibayounospark]

I have no reading on the pickup coil at any time old or new tryed it wit engine crank and out of machine. But dhould that send power form cdi or just ground 

[Kawasakibayounospark]

Pick up coil was replaced with stator 

[Kawasakibayounospark]

I would also buy a cdi from kawasaki but want to be sure cause it's almost five hundred dollars 

[Frank Angerano]

Ok well hopefully it was all installed properly and a non defective coil.  The oem cdi you have is that the only one you have ? Orignal ?  I’ve learned that most of the time the cdi will not work with any moisture what so ever. Aftermarket ones do not work well or at thays why I recommend oem cdis. If so try to heat that one up in the oven.  It works! Not as a final fix but at least It will let you know that the cdi is bad. 

[Kawasakibayounospark]

29 minutes ago, Frank Angerano said:

Ok well hopefully it was all installed properly and a non defective coil.  The oem cdi you have is that the only one you have ? Orignal ?  I’ve learned that most of the time the cdi will not work with any moisture what so ever. Aftermarket ones do not work well or at thays why I recommend oem cdis. If so try to heat that one up in the oven.  It works! Not as a final fix but at least It will let you know that the cdi is bad. 

 

[Kawasakibayounospark]

Oven trick didn't work 

[Frank Angerano]

Wow that was quick. Well I would get a tester ready and start going through the wiring harness either from the battery up to the ignition or vice versa. There has to be a wire off or plug someplace that’s not properly connected hit or broken wire etc. take your time and go through it.  Stupid question did you put the original regulator back in with the orignal cdi after you warmed it up ? Also when did this problem start ?

[Kawasakibayounospark]

I did change the regulator with original cause I read that else were. It was running in my garage one day and just d ied and now we're here there isn't much else to check is there I still don't understand why I don't get oms on the pickup coil I have another pickup coil comming along with cdi box there not factory but yet another manufacturer than the others I have bought at that point I can't see have that many parts with the same problem 

[Frank Angerano]

I agree.  Usual suspect are the stator coil inside the engine which comes with the pick up coil. Second suspect would be the cdi which is usually a moisture issue due to cracking. Third is regulator and fourth would be the secondary coil coil going to the spark plug. And I’m assuming you replaced the spark plug and checked all fuses ? 

[Frank Angerano]

Go to the downloads on the top right side of the site and find your model and download the repair manual.  Go through it and trace out the wires and system. You will find it. 

[Kawasakibayounospark]

Agree but that coil should have power if everything else is working 

[Frank Angerano]

Yes it should pending that nothing is grounding out the system killing the ignition system. Like a direct short, crushed wire, burnt wire or a wire thats worn against the frame for so long that the outer jacket has worn away exposing the inner conductor this rubbing against metal “ground” on the bike. Test the stator to make sure it’s good. Go through it all again. You missed something. Take your time and and be patient. You will find it. Go through the manual and trace/test each section of the system. 

[Kawasakibayounospark]

Striped the harness all looks good 

[Frank Angerano]

You should get an ohms reading on the pick up coil.  That’s a little strange. Can you post a pic of the plug you are testing 

[Kawasakibayounospark]

Will do in the am 

[Kawasakibayounospark]