Re: Onto a new learning curve…CD ignition

[frankr]

quote johnyrude200:

You guys have got me excited now. I am totally ‘dumb’ when it comes to seeing how valuable these tools are for various applications. Doing a little homework, I found these links:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CDI-Outboard-Fl … 541b952cf4

and

http://www.stevensinstrument.com/peak_dva.htm

The stevens adapter is only $57.00…I’m guessing either will do the same thing? My only issue is now learning how to understand what I’m doing with a DMM. Yes, I am that new to this stuff (but I learn quick with a little help).

My other question is when I go to the CDI website, I am only finding a DVA chart to download which goes into stator and trigger test specs. Would I still refer back to the old service manuals for component specifications while conducting the tests (I’m guessing yes).

Go here to learn what it is all about:
http://issuu.com/cdielectronics/docs/tr … 61/2010855

As for what to buy, the Stevens adapter, or similar, is all you need if you already have a multimeter. Of course if you were seriously into doing this stuff as a profession, buy the DVA Tester.

Gotta tell you though, you could actually cobble up your own DVA Adapter. I did. Very crude though, but it shows how little is actually in the real deal.

But read through and try to understand what the tests are and what they are about. If you understand the ignition system, you really don’t need testers to fix one in most cases, though they are invaluable in the puzzler that you can’t figure out. Usually, good ol’ common sense will diagnose it.