need help with 81 kz 550

Hi,

My 81 KZ 550 has problem ,starter will turn over with key off and engine run switch off why? it also has no spark ?


Dirk Gadberry Sacto Cal

Dirk2013 wrote: ...81 KZ 550 has problem ,starter will turn over with key off and engine run switch off why? it also has no spark ?
Dirk Gadberry Sacto Cal

Hello, Dirk, and WELCOME to KZr!

Perhaps there's a malfunction within the ignition switch itself, such as a short, corrosion, worn out, etc.

I don't know whether or to what extent the switch might possibly be disassembled for inspection and/or repair. Or if it might help to spray it internally with an electrical cleaner such as Deoxit.

If a replacement switch is needed, would check for availability at Z1 Enterprises.
For an example, click > www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?i...lock&item=EM40-80610

As for no spark, would begin diagnosis by assuring that both ignition coils are receiving battery voltage.

Also, if needed, there are wiring diagrams in KZr's FILEBASE.
For one of the diagrams, click here > www.kzrider.com/filebase/doc_download/301-z550a2




Could also check out the info and service manuals provided by KZr member, loudhvx:
General-- home.comcast.net/~loudgpz/GPZweb/index.html#home
Service manuals -- home.comcast.net/~loudgpz/GPZweb/Mnls/Mnls.html

Good Fortune!

SO check this out. Un bolted cid box tonight, basically it is no longer grounded to frame but has all wires connected. Now started will not turn over with key off But still no spark I'm thinging the cid box is suspect?

Dirk

or u have a something grounding to the frame that shouldnt be and the cdi box is being affected by it

Ya I think that may be possible. I changed cdi today and it does the same thing any idea were ground problem could be ?

If possibly referring to the IC Igniter wiring, it likely has a ground wire (usually black/yellow) that must be properly grounded.

Good Fortune!

So I put back in old IC igniter, checked and cleaned every connector and ground. Now it works, No sure were problem was? Most of the connector plugs had corrosion in them, maybe just a bad connection?


Thx for your help Dirk

some times u just have to clean