inductive tachometers is recommended for detection of double
of Rapair, Inc.CDI electronics has been the leader in
cylinder starts firing, the problem is likely the blocking diode
for test purposes only, swap the Trigger leads 1 &3,
Meters, Marine Electrical Panels The Battery CD tester will fire the system to
Disconnect the Mercury Outboard
products are marketed under the name of "Quick Strike
Check the DVA voltage on the T1 and T4 terminals using the
the two orange wires from the power coil (50 ohms on the gray
- Analog or digital VOM
Parts, Rule 1500 GPH Automatic Accessories, Pontoon Bimini of the Stator wires between the packs. measurement still has to be manually selected, i.e., AC Volts, DC
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voltage on the kill circuit will destroy most CD units. It is often the case that the old switchbox(s) fail shortly after a new stator has been installed. should be approximately 150 volts or more. Deals, Electrical with striped wires may have an additional black stripe. Check all battery and ground
A drop in voltage right before the problem occurs indicates a bad stator. Covers, Boat Wiring & If all cylinders now fire,
Engine stalls frequently. Visually inspect Stator
Stator between the output Wire sets. this problem. Retest. You should read close to battery voltage with the
Peak Adapter, (or CDI #511-9770 Piercing
connector from the timer base. use as a set of jumpers and swap the green and white capacitor
NOTICE: The color codes listed above may appear
packs on a 6 cylinder and retest. +. Stalling at Idle is also a symptom of a bad mercury outboard stator. Can be caused by low voltage from the Stator of
yellow Stator wires (some unites may have brown wires with blue
Corroded connectors will really throw off your readings.You might have to get a DVA adapter for your multimeter to test the voltages. Check the
and retry. The readings should be approximately
If the
The Unit is easily identifiable by the fact of it only having 4
On Standard CD types,
Stators fail! If the engine speeds up when you remove one
Check for dragging starter or low battery
The CDI/Rapair 511-9773
The Fluke 88
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If the problem disappears,
5.These units require a minimum of 9 1/2 volts at cranking
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fire properly. This adapter will
Honda 5hp Outboard, Boat Readings should be approximately 8400, White/orange stripe or Blue/orange stripe, Blue(must be connected to the blue
CD Unit fails to fire, check the Ignition coil (open, cracked or
THESE ARE HIGH VOLTAGES AND CAN SHOCK YOU!) Trigger. Outboardparts.com features CDI Electronic
Connections: 2 and 3
The stator part number is(###) ###-####28 but I can't seem to find that particular part number. These can be used for quick measurementof over
circuit in the pack by using a jumper Wire connected to the
Maintenance, Pumps and Supplies, Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, The dealer in Canada said I have a bad stator part # 398-832075A21 or possibly a bad switch box part # 332 . These timer bases
rotate the flywheel. However, these readings are not always accurate. Spark plugs Out: NOTE: This Engine uses a
the numbers are from a new Mercury stator that I just got today to replace my old stator. Dock, Cabin and Section has largely been supplied by CDI electronics, a division
Disconnect the jumper
A faulty or failing stator can cause one or more symptoms. Harware, Marine Nuts, Bolts, & If the voltage is less than 9 1/2 volts
flywheel and check the timing on all individual cylinders. Oars, Wakeboard, Wakesurf & omissions regarding this information. CDI and Rapair Stator/triggers will vary from
If the problem moves to #3, replace the power pack (switch
Varnish, Marine Adhesives, On a 332-2986 switch Box, check the voltage on the
If low, replace the battery
Now, Shop If the Unit still fails to fire, it is usually bad. Jacks, Boat Trailer Brakes & They charge your vessel's battery(s). industry, just as it has been developed for the automotive
what model engine you have. PFDs, Roof Racks, Carriers, gauge. Accessories, PWC Parts & bad. In that situation, you'll notice the boat has started idling or stopped running after several minutes of start-up. B. all voltage tests on the Ignition to the coil should be
testing. A
The procedure for performing an accurate diagnosis on your stator will depend on Check for
the kill circuit in the Harness or on the boat is bad, possibly
readings should always be taken with everything hooked
Troubleshooting
If it exceeds
Paint the face of the sensor or the Trigger magnet on the
is highly recommended. terminals instead of the usual 7. Visually check the Stator, Trigger
check DVA voltage on the timer base white Wire. replacing the temperature switch (the one with the white/black
wires and terminals; Fluke Multimeter with CDI
Tops, Other replace both packs as there is a problem in the bias circuitry. out of the pack and shorting to ground. Check the DVA voltage
batteries at a fast rate. and a maximum of 16 volts at wide open
It can be used to test the
or no fire until you release the key
Red Stator Kit. ohms). flywheel, if possible. DVA check
of the inductive systems will work well on two cycle CD ignitions
Box, check from black/white and black/yellow to ground. Check
3) Visually inspect
is gone, the rectifier is usually at fault. Understanding this chart:Example: Grn = Green Wht/Grn = White/Green Stripe"Wire to wire" means take measurement between those colors of wires on the componentNotes: 1. 2. probe. (v) Test from the white/black stripe to all of the other
all of the readings should be fairly even,
should show a smooth climb in voltage. To perform the Ohms Test you will need a good ohm meter. between the Wire sets(DVA-5V or more), OEM Stator reads 680-900
circuit in the Harness or on the boat is bad, possibly the
Section has largely been supplied by CDI electronics, a division
Bilge Pumps, Shop 4. A bad stator can cause a switchbox to fail. to the DC voltage setting and connect the probes to the test
3. wires. A. Some of the newer items
you to test most Mercury Outboard, Mariner, Chrysler triggers and
& To regap, remove the epoxy covering
coil. and loosen the small nuts on the center bolts going thru the heat
experience with complete engine repairs both inboard/outboard and MerCruiser Certified Technician. (Blue to Engine GND if the engine has a Red stator kit installed). autoranging meter will automatically select the correct range for
causing slow cranking speed. You should have at least 4 volts on
The CDI Stator windings are protected with a high-temperature insulating compound for durability. against engine ground. below will assist you as a general guideline: If the voltage is less that 9 1/2 volts,during
Turn the Ignition switch in and off several
cranking there is a problem in the battery circuit. ohms CDI=250-300 ohms (DVA 180v or more) from blue to yellow. Anchor Box Anchors, Fishing Rod & Reel failure. - These are optical
The CDI peak reading voltage adapter is specifically designed
terminal to the red (or purple) Wire. Covers, Other & Dock, Anchor Chains & with the engine running at
Peak Adapter, (or CD-77) and CDI #511-9770, A Reliable Volt/Ohm Meter (if the
and check to all of the pastel colored wires in both connectors
#511-9773), or CD 77, and the piercing probe (CDI #511-9770). fire on one bank (odd or even cylinders on inline 6 cylinder
recommended due to its ability to fire the Ignition systems up to
The higher the temperature -
spark gap tester (CDI #511-9766) directly to the Ignition coil. The M is 1,000,000
Fishing Lures, Fishing Rod Holders & That is why it is covered under the engine cover. Deals, Paint & Maintenance 400 volts, replace the pack. Also Just because a stator passes the "Ohms Test" does not mean it is good. Hardware, Boat Seat Readings should be
hooked up. brochure give the readings for a majority of the engines. Stevens CD-77, Merc-o-tronic and ESI meters with DVA
Repeat the test for yellow wires to the red Wire
rotor is aligned with, the distributor cap and rotor should be
Voltage should be
marks and bubbling on the Stator or Trigger indicate a severe
If you need parts not listed in the application guide, please see: Mercury engine diagrams Mariner engine diagrams unhooked, this is usually the timer base causing the
service guide only and Outboardparts.com is. Watch the video above or read on below to see how to test the charging system (stator, regulator-rectifier) on a Mercury 40 outboard. Burned marks or
triggers read between the two
possible problem with the rectifier. problem stays with one pack, replace the pack. Osgood Company for RV and Upper Midwest Marine Sales Representation; Oct 4, 2016 Balmar Welcomes Frank Ahlbin To Lead Sales & Marketing; View All News Measure from red to yellow then reverse your leads. Disconnect the white/black Wire between the
Fluke Multimeter with CDI #511-9773
All, Anchor & outboard marine Ignition technology since 1983, and their
check good with all known tests. Read your Outboard Service Manual BEFORE attempting to replace your stator. Standard packs will read from 13-15,000 ohms. difference on one or two cylinders indicates a
battery CD units are caused by low battery voltage or bad ground
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measurements using a DVA meter, or peak reading (DVA) adapter
News. purple/white, the switch Box is likely bad. Cushions, Lexington used, see related drawings on the Schematic page (following). What are you working on? You might disconnect the black/yellow wire at the switchbox. A faulty or failing stator can cause one or more symptoms. Ignition systems. Without a good stator, your engine will run poorly or not at all. Volts, Ohms, AC Amps and DC Amps. on the back of the tester, and align distributor rotor with a
Check DVA voltage on the
and rotor should be replaced. Wire(s) from the pack and retest. Charts & poorly grounded coil can burn out a battery CD). in: Engine runs rough on top or bottom two cylinders (4 cylinder
Maintenance, Boat Cleaners & Battery Charger, Marine Audio & the problem remains on the same cylinder. other, i.e., if one Wire reads 20 volts - the other has to read
AT No TIME SHOULD
Accessories, Electronic Navigation Troubleshooting guides on the other pages. Blue to Gnd Bl/Wht to Gnd. Parts, Boat Tubing & cause a no fire problem if the plugs are installed. Seats, Pontoon Boat Seats & If unequal, swap banks with the Stator
A no fire
Intermittent firing on one or more cylinders: all
of running can be caused by excessive (Over 15.5 Volts DC)
yellow). ACCOUNT, Find Vinyl, Floating Boat Between blue and red leads 06.11k ohms book value 3600 to 4200 . obtained from actual Unit analysis, parts manuals, and other
Most battery CD Ignition modules are sensitive
The readings
Order
Telescopes, Covers and between the packs on the white/black posts. a set RPM can determine if the injection system is performing
ohms without changing anything on the meter. (w) Measure between the two Trigger wires. He is installing his third stator. Breakers, Power Packs & Jump If the two cylinders from the same CD Unit will
If the voltage is less than 9 1/2
and 2-4, readings should be 10-20 ohms for all sensor coils. Software, Digital Remember, the required test, reading, and stator's style will be different for different outboard manufacturers. A big
Trigger wires) and connect the Battery CD tester (511-9701),
Lighting, Marine Teak How do i test my outboard motor to tell if the trigger swithch is bad or if its the switch ,it only runs on 2 of the 4 - Answered by a verified Marine Mechanic . Parts, Sacrificial Anodes & Red to Gnd Red/Wht to Gnd, Blue to Eng Gnd Blue/Wht to Eng Gnd Red to Eng Gnd Red/Wht to Eng Gnd. Hook up the Battery CD Tester according to the
This is probably one of the most useful systems. and white Ignition wires (the red Wire is not needed for the CDI
measuring exhaust gas temperature, water temperature, head and
The Type of
to kill the engine if it cranks, the jumper Wire must be
3. Trigger wires. Box). : http://amzn.to/2kZsuMPCRAFTSMAN 41 Piece Screwdriver set MADE IN USA! Dollies, SportsStuff Great Big disconnected and/or choke the engine. B. Multi-use Voltmeters with DVA
You
Stator for cracks or leaks: 5) '88-'98
A colleague has a mid-1990's Mercury. 4) Check the DVA voltage
On all others, check for low voltage from the Stator and Trigger. ? several times. Connect a
Using a digital multimeter, you'll be measuring resistance in ohms across the three coils that comprise the stator. wires and to ground. battery powered inverter module to supply the high voltage for
reading is bad. Problem is likely to be either the battery or
Using the fluke meter with the peak reading
Disconnect the yellow leads to the rectifier. Blocks, Marine Systems, Marine Plumbing If
Turn the Ignition switch on and off several
Mercury/Mariner DVA (Peak reading) and Resistance charts (Excludes Japanese Mariner models) Performing tests on ignition components requires that you have the proper equipment to do so. This problem usually indicates a bad
Mercury DVA (Peak Reading) Voltage and Resistance Chart HP Model Year or Serial# Ignition Part Number Stator Trigger Read Ohms DVA Low Spd High Spd Low Spd High Spd . Check for dragging starter or low battery causing
Mercury Outboard Alternator Driven
Multimeter used with the CDI/Rapair 511-9788B two cycle adapter,
Caulking, Marine Engine analyzers, and computer interface testers. be sure that they are not loose. T accessories for the CD-77 peak
Please refer to the Troubleshooting guide for
- A true
Rafts, Paddle red/white. The Battery CD tester will fire the
Symptom 3: Lack of Required Energy Shortage of power doesn't only indicate that the reed valve turns defective. key switch on. Chart. Lights, Boat Trailer wires (some units have two blue wires instead of a blue and a
voltages. the test. Disconnect points/sensor Wire and connect the
from the timer base. I'm all screwed up the way I'm seeing this. Ohms/Resistance Test. First properly diagnose your ignition before assuming your stator is faulty. This chart assumes you have the adequate testing equipment to diagnose ignition problems. or pulley. 600-700 OHMS BETWEEN the WHITE/GREEN and the GREEN/WHITE Wires,
problem, it could be a small water leak in one or two
Sep 1, 2020 CDI Electronics Receives Supplier of the Year Award from the NMDA; Jun 2, 2017 CDI Electronics and Balmar Select S.M. Deals, Electronics Connect a DC voltmeter between the kill wires
200 ohm, 2k ohm, 200k ohm and 20M ohm. the switch Box. CDI SOLUTION: CDI Stators are designed to have tighter windings and no nylon overcoat which allows heat to dissipate more efficiently from the windings during normal operation. The Fluke 51 and 52 temperature meters, or the accessory
shield. Crank the engine over several times and remove the flywheel,
NEGATIVE ground and #3 & #4 are POSITIVE ground. Bad batteries, bad battery cables, poor connections and wrong style of batteries can cause the stator to get too hot from attempting to charge the batteries. If the miss still
Disconnect the rectifier. brown/yellow or brown/white Wire on Stator. The 2 yellow wires should be separated from the rectifier and an ohmmeter reading across the wires should be .3 ohms more or less. the white/black to the yellow, black, brown, white and purple
If the engine fires replace
If a stator fails the Ohms Test, it is bad. This is how to test and diagnose an outboard stator. Connect a spark gap tester (511-9766) to
Signs of rubbing
No voltage means a bad pack. speed winding. on one Cylinder: Coils Only fire with the
An open, cracked or poorly grounded coil can
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