12-11-2013, 11:12 PM | #1 |
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Zong Sierra No Spark...what am I missing?
I recently purchased a Zongshen Sierra in a no start condition. Checked compression was at 120psi. It currently is not getting a spark of any kind.
Here is what I’ve done so far: Carb rebuild Ground / wiring continuity check Replaced (Taobao / DHL are awesome…) Spark plug Battery Ignition coil Stator coil Charging coil Rectifier CDI What am I missing? Please help and or point me to similar posts of the same subject? Thank you |
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12-11-2013, 11:16 PM | #2 |
post a pic of the cdi and stator , be sure to show the wires and plugs on both .
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12-12-2013, 12:05 AM | #3 |
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Welcome!
Excellent bike. I'd set the valves before doing anything else; 120psi sounds a little on the low side. Spud will be along soon to address your no-spark condition.
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12-12-2013, 12:14 AM | #4 |
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I suggest you check the resistance of the electrical components.
http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=12571
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12-12-2013, 12:18 AM | #5 |
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Tvnacman - Are you asking for pictures of the connection on the stator coil? I have it installed... I'll get pics of both connections tomorrow...
Weldangrind - Thank you... I was hoping to get the no spark taken care of before tackling the valves... but if that will help I can certainly do it... it's in the proper "prepped for surgery" condition at the moment |
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12-12-2013, 02:07 AM | #6 |
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Ohm ohm ohm
I checked all of the them before replacing the parts... I'll check the new parts again and see how they read...
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12-12-2013, 02:10 AM | #7 |
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If you have time, please post the resistance readings you get for each component. The actual readings will help us to troubleshoot your problem.
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12-12-2013, 05:17 AM | #8 |
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on the aussie version there s a one way kill switch on the clutch lever and one on the sidestand.
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12-12-2013, 05:19 AM | #9 |
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do the lights work? does the neutral gear light come on?
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12-12-2013, 06:59 AM | #10 |
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There are no safety switches on the U.S. version of the Zong.
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12-12-2013, 07:01 AM | #11 |
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Indeed, make sure the battery is good. However, the bike should start with the kick starter, even if the battery is dead.
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12-12-2013, 11:55 AM | #12 |
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i nearly ran battery down on my um dtf200 before realizing kickstand had to be up for it to run. it would crank all day long but no spark. soon as i raised stand.... fired right up!
kinda strange though, every other bike i have had with a safety switch would start in down position. not the dtf200 though.. |
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12-13-2013, 01:49 AM | #13 |
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Electrical
The lights work... it indicates when in neutral... Haven't had a chance to check the resistance values... will do that Saturday.
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12-13-2013, 02:25 AM | #14 |
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Question?
Does anyone know of a wiring diagram for the US version of the Sierra? I have the Euro version with the clutch lever and side stand kill switches, but my bike as far as I can tell (no wires near the side stand) doesn't have them.
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12-13-2013, 02:47 AM | #15 |
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Your U.S. version of the bike does not have any safety switches. Everything else on the European wiring diagram should be accurate.
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