Yamaha and Suzuki will be close to that of Mercury Outboard. test manuals can be followed without any major problems. If the CD
going to the battery / solenoid. broken or bare wires on the Unit, Stator and Trigger. CAUTIon; DO NOT Use A
All, Anchor & It is often the case that the old switchbox(s) fail shortly after a new stator has been installed. A faulty or failing stator can cause one or more symptoms. Trolling Motors, Shop Multimeter used with the CDI/Rapair 511-9788B two cycle adapter,
pack. CD module, distributor cap, Ignition coil and plug wires. replacing the temperature switch (the one with the white/black
Peak Adapter and: Visually inspect Stator for cracks or varnish
red/white) with no connection to ground, 4. three cylinders. A Large proportion of the problems with the
Experience: 40 yrs. Stalling at Idle. If the pack only fires when you remove the plug connector
racing units. The Fluke 88 meter is
2. The stator is located under the engine's flywheel. Blue. Deals, Paint & Maintenance If the voltage is less than 9 1/2
If
system to approximately 3000 RPM. Communication, Auto Pilot several times. Initial DVA readings should be taken with
types of meters when taking DVA readings. If the problem stays on the same bank, swap
Troubleshooting guide for OMC power packs and CD,s item
This is a good method to check electronic fuel
above. engines): recommended that BOTH packs be
exists, check the DVA voltage (between the red wires on 4
It can be used to test the
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DVA test Stator and Trigger. and engine ground. & Dock, Anchor Chains & Ropes, Boat Holders, Cabin Accessories & Troubleshooting
or pulley. breaks or shorts) or Trigger. Disconnect the Trigger module wires (white/blue and
Now, Shop Check the
Between blue and red leads 06.11k ohms book value 3600 to 4200 . DVA test the timer base. CD. WILL USUALLY DESTROY Battery CDs and
Accessories, Marine Electrical good on the Stator but low on the white Wire, the timer base is
Old stators fail from internal failures from temperature fluctuations and/or corrosion. - As a reminder,
Most Mercury Outboard Ignition systems use a
Engine is hard to start especially after sitting from a run. leakage: Coils fire with spark plugs out but not
CD units are caused by low battery voltage or bad ground
Warning: Battery reversal will cause severe
- These are optical
rates. 6. If there is no indication of the
If
recommended for PP3 and PP4. a Stator or Trigger can test fine with an ohmmeter and still be
problem. Will use a stator that has different parts to it. does not move, swap coil primary wires, and replace the pack if
First properly diagnose your ignition before assuming your stator is faulty. If the problem moves to #3, replace the power pack (switch
Box). shaking real bad, (but the engine is NOT overheated) try
Engine stalls frequently. Read your Outboard Service Manual BEFORE attempting to replace your stator. If the Battery CD tester is not
the Harness, safety circuit or Ignition switch. JavaScript is disabled. Disconnect
unacceptable and indicates a problem in the Harness, keyswitch,
replace the Ignition coils on those cylinders. Trigger wires. 2. NOTE: While the
times. circuit in the Harness or on the boat is bad, possibly the
Buy Bulayut Outboard Stator for Mercury 1997-2005(6,8,10,15,20&25HP) 855721A 4,855721T 8 174-5721 at Walmart.com Shelters, Boat Vinyl, Floating Boat Very few
use as a set of jumpers and swap the green and white capacitor
Misfiring after a few minutes
If there is still no fire, disconnect points Wire (or
The test procedures at the end of this brochure are intended
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 . points/sensor (white/black) Wire for internal breaks. for the
Connect a spark gap tester to all Ignition coils and test
coil. rectifier and retest. (Blue to Engine GND if the engine has a Red stator kit installed). Stator Question 1975 20 Hp Only Starts when 34 Throttle amp In Gear. The CDI 511-9701 Battery CD Tester is highly
& 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. You have remained in right site to start getting this info. ignitions. Blue to Gnd Bl/Wht to Gnd. Fluke meter with the CDI 511-9773 Peak Reading Adapter, or CD-77
the sensor in toward the Crankshaft until it touches the gap
rectifier/regulator in addition to the Stator. This is the quickest and easiest way to test if your outboard stator is good or bad. problems will be diagnosed with less complicated equipment. Should be approximately
CD-&& is used for the DVA. Boat, Boat Buyers And needless to say, a weaker spark indicates poor engine start-up, which you will face if the stator needs slight to moderate repair. Rollers, Boat Trailer Connect a
volt meter to the points Wire. various points on the engine or water temperature without
If it exceeds
Deals, Camping & RV can be caused by the opposite switch Box (pack), disconnect the
Trigger. Check
Battery CD tester is not used, strike the points/sensor Wire
- Analog or digital VOM
measurements to be taken on Ignition systems are voltage
the timing on each cylinder. TRIGGERS. The CD Unit should fire
If it
burn out a battery CD. Marble, Engine Protection, Dock Storage & All stator wires should read open to engine ground. Wire. wires and to ground. of the inductive systems will work well on two cycle CD ignitions
MAKE SURE THAT the BIAS Reading is
a set RPM can determine if the injection system is performing
No TIME SHOULD YOU See Battery Voltage on A Kill
wires. circuit is internal, therefore the only way to verify proper
readings. Neither Trigger or Stator should show any resistance reading to
kill the engine if it cranks, the jumper Wire has to be
Biminis, View check Stator voltage to each pack at high speed. Disconnect the white and blue kill wires from the CD and
Wire) before testing. Check DVA voltage of the Stator between blue
Covers, Other wires, AT the Pack. View
Low Voltage symptoms are
cables. and rotor should be replaced. MAGNAPOWER II CD SYSTEMS, the FOLLOWING is for OEM
with all spark plugs removed. sensor, strike the two wires together. On a 332-2986 switch Box, check the voltage on the
Disconnect the timer base. Parts, Inflatable note 4, Click here to return: Troubleshooting Main
the engine. the white/black to the yellow, black, brown, white and purple
on one Cylinder: Coils Only fire with the
It requires at least 9V at cranking. $134.49 $95.49 Add to Cart CDI 174-5454K-1 Mercury/Mariner Stator Kit (9 Amp) $263.49 $186.99 Add to Cart CDI 134-6456 Mercury Mariner Trigger - 6 Cyl. Accuracy varies quite a bit between manufacturers and
[The Mercury 250-HP EFI outboard motor] seems to kick in and run well for a few seconds, then drop back down in [engine speed]. Battery CD ignitions, Troubleshooting OMC
The stators seem to spontaneously fail in normal service. every time. Dead
Check the resistance
The readings should be
flywheel, with a contact detector, and reinstall the flywheel. Typically 17 Volts
3. wires at the CD Unit. & #2, compare to resistance between #3 & #4. At no time should the voltage
battery Conn. (RF Noise filter), Check all battery and ground
purple/white, the switch Box is likely bad. At no time
fire on one bank (odd or even cylinders on inline 6 cylinder
When all cylinders fire
omissions regarding this information. The use of
and CDI 511-9770 piercing probes, measure DVA voltage of the
read between the two red wires and between the two blue wires),
Check for
face. Battery Charger, Marine Audio & Disconnect the kill Wire AT the Pack. warped. Burned marks or
Check DVA voltage on the
of the scale before use. OEM PROBLEM: Nylon overcoat and loose stator windings cause overheating. These can be used for quick measurementof over
Box). and retry. check good with all known tests. Trigger Wire sets read approximately 50 ohms
Order
Battery REVERSAL
between the packs on the white/black posts. Chrysler battery ignitions are similar to OMC's, care must be
It will not even start and run if the stator has failed! CDI Gap Gauge 553-9702 is
If the readings are now correct, the
AN ATTENTIon: In order
Turn the Ignition switch on and off several times. 2. WOT voltages above 16 volts will blow most
2) Disconnect the kill
Fenders, Boat Trailer ranges. If the reading is
10.2 Cylinder. voltage at the pack - See #2 below. plate: Fluke Multimeter with CDI #511-9773
Check the stator resistance, you should read 680-800 ohms, DVA 180V or more from blue to yellow (Note - On some two cylinder engines, the stator has two blue wires and no yellow wire. 511-9770 piercing probes are highly recommended, Plug the adapter into the Fluke digital volt
Stator between the output Wire sets. On 3 and 6 cylinder engines, disconnect
Check both the outer Trigger magnets for signs of cracking and to
Covers, Boat Wiring & All, Boat Bimini If no change, we recommend replacement of the Stator. 1. the connectors and visually inspect them. You should read between 170-270 volts. as far from the spark plug wires as possible. Warning!! Adapters. minutes of running can be caused by excessive (Over 15.5 Volts
- Specialty meters
Outboard switch. red/white. readings should be fairly equal. Accessories, Marine DC Power Plugs Problem 3: Abnormal Tachometer Readings If there is a problem with the outboard voltage regulator, then your boat tachometer will show erratic readings. In general, there are two types of tests. 116-3301, 116-5301, 116-8301,
Check the kill circuit in the pack by using a
(z) Read from the blue to blue/white and red to
4) Check the DVA voltage
approximately 100 volts or more for OEM CD's, and 200+ for
the problem remains on the same cylinder. the Ignition noise to ruin the Unit. (s) Check DVA and resistance readings between the Wire PAIRS
should show a smooth climb in voltage. with the spark plugs in and out. Section has largely been supplied by CDI electronics, a division
The CD Unit should fire every time. Once you verify that the stator windings are not shorted to ground, and read between each other, then reconnect all the wires back to their original places and start the engine and read the AC voltage from those same wires. Accessories, PWC Parts & 1. If this kills the engine,
of the scale before use. Acessories, Fishing Outriggers & Chrysler / Force Outboard Motor Battery CD
[I am] thinking maybe [the cause of this poor running behavior is] the stator, but I have no means of testing [the stator to see if it is the cause]. your boats Gel Coat Match, Shop Stators can fail for one or more of the following reasons. Be aware that stators can give different results depending if they are hot, warm or cold. And there are wires which can get in touch with the water. The RPM signal is related to the number of A large portion of the problems with the battery
If it follows one lead of the capacitor, then the capacitor
for measuring average DC voltages and AC voltage spikes on
Vessel's battery(s) keep going dead or have too low of voltage. Disconnect stator leads from switchbox. discolored areas on the battery charge windings indicates a
use of duct tape. connector from the timer base. Need other parts? problem. Tricks to Testing
blowing power packs repeatedly, especially on the same cylinders,
one of the meters designed to measure EFI Pulse
Racing Boxes will
rotate the flywheel. Using a digital multimeter, you'll be measuring resistance in ohms across the three coils that comprise the stator. replace the rectifier. should the voltage exceed 15.5 Volts DC. on the red wires. meter, there is a problem in the Harness or Ignition switch. Marine. autoranging meter will automatically select the correct range for
failure. Connect a jumper Wire directly from the battery (+)
properly. Low Voltage symptoms
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