dignostics from ecm spy

[quadracer711]

grounds where do i check the grounds at?

 

[Urban_Assault]

Quadracer... I know you've already checked the spark, but since you said you're not an electronics/engine guy, I wanted to clarify one thing we might have overlooked.

In order to test the spark plug, you have to make sure the base of the plug is still touching the motor somewhere. (Someone mentioned it, but I wanted to clarify) As long as the metal threaded part of the plug is touching something metal on the motor, you should have spark.

If no spark, buy a new plug and try that one. Plugs are only a couple bucks, so I would start there before digging into more complicated and expensive things like coils. Also, make sure they are set to the proper gap.

If both plugs are not sparking, I would check your kill switch before checking coils. It's unlikely that they both went out at the same time.

-Tim

 

[kab]

He said he grounds the plug to himself and feels a small shock but visually sees no spark. I've touched a plug before when someone turned the motor over and felt a hell of alot more than a small shock. So I doubt it would be the kill switch. I'm not sure but I would check grounds and test the coil. Just my opinion.

 

[firefighter1c57]

I know you said you're not good with electronics so... is the red switch on the right handle bar set to run or stop

 

[quadracer711]

haha when i said im not good with electronics not stupid lololol its on run. and if i was to ground it to the motor i should see the spark right? ok i was told from another member to test to make shure the ecm is telling the plugin for the coil to fire and i used a light tester and it flashes on the two side wires and getting power to the middel wire. do coils get weak?

 

[kab]

It could be the coils. I would think you could use a multimeter and test the actual output your getting and maybe see if you can find the specs of a known good coil or have another member test theirs. My bike is indoors for the winter or I'd test mine. And yes you should see a spark if grounding to the motor especially if you have the area completely dark. How many miles does your bike have?

 

[quadracer711]

u guys keep saying coils theres more then one? how do i test the coils and explain how to please

 

[quadracer711]

i think like 9000

 

[kab]

Sorry the coil, you could pull the plug wire off the coil and test the output directly. I'll be honest I have no clue what's wrong with your bike but I'd just work your way up the ignition system. Get a service manual and see if that has any suggestions, plus I do believe that will have wiring diagrams.

 

[quadracer711]

u think if i get ecm spy?

 

[kab]

Its a hit or miss with ecmspy, I have no clue. I'm new to these bikes myself but I work on all my cars. If you don't have spark on a car you test coils, ignition module, crank position sensor, ecm, etc. I would buy the cable and in the meantime just start checking for bad wires and grounds would be my guess.

 

[quadracer711]

u mean buy the ecm spy cable?

 

[kab]

Yes buy the cable. I can email you the current version of ecmspy and the drivers

 

[quadracer711]

ok please? my email is [email protected]

 

[ich]

I can email you the current version of ecmspy

i doubt that.

 

[jimijeans]

You can get updated ECM Spy for a 2009 Buell get with Xoptiinside .com to get the cable and you will need to get the Drivers from Xoptiinside also for it to work on the Computer you have.
You usually get the Drivers for the latest Version from FTDI .com most likely Xopti will have those Also.
Future Tech Distributors Inc. will also have the Drivers but Since You are unsure due to newness, PLEASE be Careful with With ECM SPY unless the Computer is something you use OTHER than information etc. and play around on ! Once you go to Xoptiinside.com website read up from there. AFTER that get with octopus for a few tunning lessons Due to you will need this for other areas of the Bike in the future. Post up to Octopus for the Tuniversity Lessons so you can get to riding sooner.*Jimi

 

[GAXB9R]

Did you find the problem?

 

[quadracer711]

well i finally figure out how to test the primary res on the coil and it was at a whopping 12.06. i dont no how to do secondary. but i think its the coil lolol wouldnt you guys think?