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Multi-meter test results

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Tom/Idaho

02-20-2008 15:25:18




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I used a Kingdom KD 605 made in Korea (Unk No/So, hard to tell these days. Meter set at 200.
Instructions say results may vary if a Kawasaki ohmmeter (57001-983) is not used. There are 17 test steps and the instructions say that, "if any of the meter readings differ from the stated values, replace the CDI unit".
The CDI cost about $300.00, so, I would like to be sure it"s faulty.

Test A should be actual reading 0.45 - 1.8 01.0 0.8 - 3.2 01.6 16 - 64 No reading
Test B should be actual reading 0.45 - 1.8 01.0 0.4 - 1.6 00.7 15 - 60 no reading
Test C should be actual reading 2.6 - 10.5 no reading 2 - 8 " " 2.5 - 10 " " 29 - 116 " "
Test D should be actual reading 0.5 - 2.5 01.6 0.4 - 1.6 00.7 16 - 64 no reading
NO TEST ON E
Test F should be actual reading 2 - 8 no reading 2.5 - 11 no reading 3 12.5 no reading 30 -120 no reading

What I know about using a multi-meter a pig knows about Sunday.
I would say the CDI is defective, but, at $300.00 each, I would like some expert opinion. Thanks for your past responses and any help here. Tom/Idaho
For some reason the spacing I put between "should read and actual" does not appear in the final message.

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tech4

02-20-2008 19:27:02




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 Re: Multi-meter test results in reply to Tom/Idaho, 02-20-2008 15:25:18  
I actually have a Kingdom KD 508 meter in my junk tool box for dirty work to keep from blowing my good meters but it has never blown on me. If the 200 scale is the same as mine then that is 200K or 200,000 ohms. Do you have the selector switch on kohms? Touching the leads together should read 0 and with leads not touching should read a 1 on the far left of the scale. If you are checking properly and the right scale then your CDI would seem to be bad with the readings you got. Do you have a no-spark condition? I see a lot of Kawasaki CDI's listed for less than $200.

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Tom/Idaho

02-21-2008 04:29:02




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 Re: Multi-meter test results in reply to tech4, 02-20-2008 19:27:02  
tech4,touching the leads together does indeed read 0 and not touching there is a 1 on the far left side. Not only do I have no spark I also have no crank. No voltage to the starter button at all. I can make the starter button crank the starter by jumpers, but no spark. Lights work great.
Where can I find a Kawasaki CDI for less that $200 ? Thank you for your assistance, Tom/Idaho



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tech4

02-21-2008 06:26:38




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 Re: Multi-meter test results in reply to Tom/Idaho, 02-21-2008 04:29:02  
I would have to see the electrical schematic to know for sure but there may be an interlock in the CDI to prevent starting if the CDI is defective. Then again maybe there is a power problem that is not providing power to the CDI. What model Kawasaki do you have? Is it motorcycle or ATV or snowmobile? Give me a model and I will see if there is a schematic on the INTERNET and maybe can suggest some tests or measurements. I agree that I would hate to buy a new CDI and still have a problem. Of course a substitution from a working unit would help. Give me a part number on the CDI also.
I was just running Kawasaki CDI on Google and found a lot of places with CDI for sale but don't know your model. Click the link below to see the Google search.

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Tom/Idaho

02-21-2008 07:25:31




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 Re: Multi-meter test results in reply to tech4, 02-21-2008 06:26:38  
It"s a 96/97 Kawasaki ATV 220 with a Denso CDI # 21119-1457. I have a wire diagram and it appears to me that the CDI does not get any voltage till you press the starter button which of course is not getting any voltage. Based on my limited ability to read/understand schematics seem a bit odd.
I could email the diagram to you if that would help. I don"t know how to attach it here.
I thank you for any assistance you give, Tom/Idaho

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tech4

02-21-2008 10:00:01




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 Re: Multi-meter test results in reply to Tom/Idaho, 02-21-2008 07:25:31  
Email me the schematic and I will take a look. Click my name for my email address.



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Mark - IN.

02-20-2008 16:45:13




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 Re: Multi-meter test results in reply to Tom/Idaho, 02-20-2008 15:25:18  
What you posted, is that a test that the manufacturer suggests right out of the box new, and that's failing? Or, you're having a problem with the meter and that's what is suggested under trouble shooting?

Multimeters are pretty simple once you get used to them and know what it is that you need to accomplish with one. They'll do plenty, but in general and most often, folks use them to read AC or DC voltages (set to next lowest scale "above" the voltage are expecting to read) and for reading resistance measured in ohms (same as voltage, next scale above what are expecting, or until get reading then multiply by the scale are set to). Many or most can read small currents and a few other things as well.

Good luck, and be safe when you're using it.

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