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79 cx 500
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 1:26 pm
by balldy18
I have Honda 70 cx 500 ..I hosed it off it was pretty dirty, it was running before I decided to hose it and now it won't start. I put new solenoid, the starter works I tested it...changed the plugs, the 20amp fuse is good. this cdi stuff is new to me. I am going to try neutral safety next, maybe coils, maybe a switch?
Re: 79 cx 500
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 2:25 pm
by GS_in_CO
balldy18 wrote:I have Honda 70 cx 500 ..I hosed it off it was pretty dirty, it was running before I decided to hose it and now it won't start. I put new solenoid, the starter works I tested it...changed the plugs, the 20amp fuse is good. this cdi stuff is new to me. I am going to try neutral safety next, maybe coils, maybe a switch?
Does the starter roll it over briskly?
Do you have spark?
Every part you named is a maybe until you actually diagnose what's wrong.
Re: 79 cx 500
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 1:33 pm
by balldy18
hey took your advice no spark... new coil? repair manual says they never fail
Re: 79 cx 500
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 3:06 pm
by GS_in_CO
No spark both cylinders?
What can cause no spark? Well - plug wire, coil open, coil connector, power (ignition box)to coil, kill switch, etc.
Helps if you have a wiring diagram. But just unseating and reseating connectors can often "fix" issues.
Re: 79 cx 500
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:13 pm
by balldy18
I have the diagram .... starter disconnect switch, it says it is near the horn?
Re: 79 cx 500
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:07 am
by GS_in_CO
balldy18 wrote:I have the diagram .... starter disconnect switch, it says it is near the horn?
An electrical diagram showing part proximity doesn't mean that the physical parts are next to each other. But if there's other text indicating so then - they are.
Is the kill switch on the same side as the horn button?
Re: 79 cx 500
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 5:58 pm
by riya20
Does the starter roll it over briskly?