2001 Yamaha Warrior 350 - No Spark!!! Help Please...

[Dmorgan6977]

I have an 01 350 warrior I'm getting no spark.. There is issues with the bike someone before me hot wired ignition, bypassed fuse, pulled e brake and senser... I put the proper ignition in it. I put the fuse back in checked the harness retaped it up. To turn it over i have to jump the sileniod the push start does nothing... I ordered new cdi box cuz friend told me that is my problem. I havent recieved it yet.. Any suggestions? I have meter to test stator but dont know wich wires to test or how to do it exzactly

[old_thumper]

...I know this may be an obvious thing to check, so just wanted to note:

I have chased strange ignition issues in the past to find that the "kill-switch" was shorting-out or that the main switch (key) was failing.

Testing these switches with a multi-meter is pretty easy.

Another obvious thing to check is the battery terminal/starter connections.

[old_thumper]

..also before doing an Ohms test check all switches & connectors for continuity.

Make sure that there is enough voltage coming from the battery system (approx. 12.8v).

After testing lights switch, engine stop switch (kill), starter switch & main switch do an Ohms test .

I think that this will work for your bike but not 100% sure.

Ohms testing with meter:

Disconnect the coil connections from the wiring harness & connect to meter.

ignition

spark plug gap = .8-.9mm or .03-.04in

main fuse = 20amp

primary coil = (+) orange to terminal (-) ignition coil base >> (Ohms x 1)

primary coil = (-) spark plug lead (+) ignition coil base >> (Ohms x 1K)

primary coil = approx. .18 -.28 Ohms (at 68deg F)

secondary coil = approx. 6.32 -9.48 Ohms (at 68deg F)

pickup coil = (+)red (-)white approx. 450 -561 Ohms (at 68deg F)

charging (source) coil = (+)brown (-)green approx. 270 -330 Ohms (at 68deg F)

lighting coil = white-white approx. .702 -.858 Ohms (at 68deg F)

Disconnect magneto connector from wiring harness (check all 3 wires)

stator coil CDI= (+)white (-)white approx. .702 -.858 Ohms (68deg F)

starter

motor armature coil= approx. .025 -.035 Ohms (at 68deg F)

relay coil= approx. 4.18-4.62 Ohms (at 68deg F)

[GREENIE]

i had problems with my sons 350 raptor not starting. the spring in the starter button rusted and broke causing it to not make contact. replaced it and starts up every time.

[Dmorgan6977]

I've done all the basic shecks but im thinking the kill switch could be bad the light switch works but dont know about the rest? I just got a multi meter gonna check everything with those specs Thank You i will up date the status.. I have put a new coil on it and put hole new fuse block and all in to eliminate that i pulled harrness apart tapped few of wires that had bare spotts.. I put new key switch in as well..

[Dmorgan6977]

Update i took the kill switch apart as advised and I found 2 broken wires were soder came loose.. Could that cause all my problems? Maybe stupid question but Im hoping to get it running for this coming weekend...

[GREENIE]

i would say reconnect them and see. if there not making contact that could be your problem.

[Dmorgan6977]

I checked Stator it checked out good!!! Im gonna go get new kill switch the one I have now has got wires sodered inside thats all coming loose someone has been working on it before so i think time to replace it.

[oxidized_black]

with your killswitch mangled like that, you won't get a spark, but you should have everything else working ...

[Dmorgan6977]

Do you Have a good diagram? Cuz Im thinkin i have some wiring issues! I have lights but still no spark so not sure if thers wiring issue or if its the stator i pushed it today 25mph with truck nothing...

[oxidized_black]

https://www.yousendit.com/download/QlVneFlXRSs5NVYzZU5Vag <<<2002 model

https://www.yousendit.com/download/QlVneFlXRStOQnhjR05Vag <<< 1997 model

haven't looked at these, but i'm sure you'll find something in there ...

[GREENIE]

if your kill switch isn t making connection it won t fire.

[Dmorgan6977]

Thanks For all your help!!

[GREENIE]

no problem man i don t know much about the engines or electrical. just know with the problems that i had and how to fix them .

[old_thumper]

...if you have a bad ground connection or a bad battery cable, it can cause this.

Did you check the starter connections & battery terminal connections?

I would check the main fuse again & maybe replace that housing.

To be sure you could take the whole wiring harness off, clean all connections and put it back on the bike.

Then before connecting the positive battery lead, do the groundhog test.

>turn your back & connect the wire to the terminal- if you see your shadow you have 6 months more work to do

Edited July 7, 2012 by old_thumper

[marioweldinginc]

Then before connecting the positive battery lead, do the groundhog test.

>turn your back & connect the wire to the terminal- if you see your shadow you have 6 months more work to do

:thumbup::beer:

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[Dmorgan6977]

lmao....Thats a good one... I broke down bought a book going through it found one bad connector the left switch connector... I did check and replace battery cables and ground and fuse block..

[Dmorgan6977]

UPDATE... It is running but I need to clean the carb it only stays running if choke is held open.. The front side of timing chain is loose any tips to tighten it easily ? but it def has improved a $200 bike is now $400 not bad long as i can dial it all in.... Any ideas is appreciated ... lol

[cadet85]

same here my bike had no spark then i un pluged the kill witch all together and it got spark