Duane,
The fact that I get a single spark just at the moment that I RELEASE the start
switch... doesn't that indicate that there is current flowing through the
primary of the coil until the switch is released? Can you think of anything else
that would account for that single spark?
Thanks,
Richard
> Richard
> Before you get upset with your Electronic Ignition installation in your
> Onan, be sure that you are getting DC power to the coil while holding the
> start button. Place a DC volt meter between terminals 9 & 1 for
> indication of DC power available (10 to 12 volts DC). You should also
> hear the fuel pump running at the same time.
> If in doubt, place jumper wire between terminals 9 & 5 to bypass the
> control board (all except the 5 amp fuse). You should hear the pump run
> as soon as you attach the jumper. Must have a good fuse installed for
> operation & protection of overloads.
>
> Duane Simmons
>
The fact that I get a single spark just at the moment that I RELEASE the start
switch... doesn't that indicate that there is current flowing through the
primary of the coil until the switch is released? Can you think of anything else
that would account for that single spark?
Thanks,
Richard
> Richard
> Before you get upset with your Electronic Ignition installation in your
> Onan, be sure that you are getting DC power to the coil while holding the
> start button. Place a DC volt meter between terminals 9 & 1 for
> indication of DC power available (10 to 12 volts DC). You should also
> hear the fuel pump running at the same time.
> If in doubt, place jumper wire between terminals 9 & 5 to bypass the
> control board (all except the 5 amp fuse). You should hear the pump run
> as soon as you attach the jumper. Must have a good fuse installed for
> operation & protection of overloads.
>
> Duane Simmons
>
