How long does a CDI unit last?

How long does a CDI unit last?

A CDI system has a short charging time, a fast voltage rise (between 3 ~ 10 kV/μs) compared to typical inductive systems (300 ~ 500 V/μs) and a short spark duration limited to about 50-600 μs.

How do I know if my CDI unit is bad?

The CDI is not easy to diagnose because the observable symptoms of a faulty CDI box can lead to different directions. Sometimes, a bad CDI does not cause sparks at all. Again, when a CDI box is about to go bad, it can lead to misfires, issues with starting, rough running or even stall the motor.

Does a CDI box control timing?

The basic CDI system is a trigger mechanism, coils, and a box, often black, with capacitors and other circuitry inside. In addition to dischargin’ those capacitors, the box may also influence your rev limit, timing advance, and other variables related to spark, but that’s it.

How does a CDI ignition system work?

Working Principle of a CDI System. A capacitor discharge ignition works by passing an electrical current over a capacitor. This type of ignition builds up a charge quickly. A CDI ignition starts by generating a charge and storing it up before sending it out to the spark plug in order to ignite the engine.

How do you test a CDI unit?

Ensure that you test the side that comes from the stator rather than the side heading to the CDI box. Your multimeter should be set at 2k ohms resistance. Once this is done, measure the resistance between a blue wire to white wire and then the white wire to the ground.

How do you tell if your CDI is AC or DC?

Your CDI has two plugs, a 4-pin and a 2-pin. The 4-pin side may have 3 or 4 wires connected to it (both AC and DC versions). If the 2-pin connector has only 1 wire going to it, it’s a DC CDI. If there are 2 wires attached to the 2-pin connector, then it’s an AC CDI.

How do I know if my CDI is AC or DC?