[XXL Wheeies]

I just bought a 03 Sno Pro 440. And it lost spark. When i pull it and check for spark i get 1 spark then nothing. Is that a sign of a CDI box? First i was thinking stator but since i get some spark every now and then i don't think a stator does that. Any help or ideas?

 

[RJ Gleason]

Start by unplugging the main harness from the engine and see if you then get spark.

 

[XXL Wheeies]

By Main harness do you mean the plug that goes to the stator down by the pull start? I have unplugged that and check it with a light and got no power. But i never check to see if i had spark

 

[RJ Gleason]

There are two plugs down there, the main and the cdi, you should still have spark by unplugging the main (no lights though). This will tell you if the problem is switches or stator.

 

[XXL Wheeies]

Ok i found the plug your talking about it goes to all the handlebar controls, unplugged it and still the same. Just 1 spark from both plugs then nothing till you let it sit for a min. I have 2 plugs coming from my stator, that i can see. One is a 4 prong the other a 2 prong. With a test light I'm getting nothing. I would guess stator, but i keep getting that spark every now and then, so i'm guessing myself.

 

[RJ Gleason]

If you switch the wires on the plugs, does the spark follow?
If you can try a known good coil set..............

 

[XXL Wheeies]

OK here is what i have found, first the sled is an 05 not a 03. Next when i unplug the cdi Exhaust condenser box. A small box with 2 wires going to it, i seem to get very good spark back. I have not tried to start it with out the box plugged in, but i can tell that the stator is not bad, i bought a new box and still have the same results. Should i move on to the bigger box, the CDI ECU?

 

[XXL Wheeies]

Ok the dealer says BAD stator, that sucks they want $800 for a new OEM one. Looking into rebuild ones now

 

[RJ Gleason]

PM Blain1, price is much better and it will hold up.

 

[XXL Wheeies]

Bad CDI box was the problem, its for sale now, runs great!! Full race trim $3200odo its a 2005