Tag: CDI

Ask the Editors: New Components but Still No Spark

Ask the Editors: New Components but Still No Spark

Jumping gigawatts! Dear ATVC: I have a 2010 110cc Tao Tao ATV with a recently replaced CDI box and ignition coil. It turns over but will not fire up. I have taken the plug out and have no spark. I am lost I don’t know what else to replace. Any help is greatly appreciated. Deyles01 […] More »

By: | October 9, 2017


Ask The Editors: Is It A Faulty CDI Box?

Ask The Editors: Is It A Faulty CDI Box?

Dear ATVC: I have a 2001 Kodiak that came into my shop that lost spark. I went through the service manual and got down to the point where it says “Replace CDI”. While I guess that would be the route I would go I hate throwing a $300 part at it to see if it […] More »

By: | December 18, 2016


Ask the Editors: Ignition Failure Symptoms

Ask the Editors: Ignition Failure Symptoms

Dear ATVC: If my ignition was hooked up to all the electrical components on my quad and it the ignition went bad would nothing on the quad work? Njfishermen To answer this question we have to start by reminding that what we generally consider an ATV’s ignition is actually comprised of a few different components […] More »

By: | May 23, 2016



Ask the Editors: DS650 CDI Blues

Ask the Editors: DS650 CDI Blues

Dear ATVC: I bought a DS 650 with no CDI box. Last owner wired in new box that did not work. I since got a factory CDI but don’t know where wires plug in. I have a connector but don’t know order in which to place wires. Can anyone send me picture please? sailorjack50 Why […] More »

By: | March 28, 2016


Ask the Editors: How to Speed up a KFX Mini?

Ask the Editors: How to Speed up a KFX Mini?

Dear ATVC: Can someone please please point me in the right direction to speed the Kawasaki KFX50 up? I’m looking for an aftermarket CDI. Dirty South We have some good news for you. The aftermarket does offer a high performance adjustable racing 12v DC CDI box designed to eliminate that irritating rev-limiter that is keeping […] More »

By: | December 14, 2015


Ask The Editors: Upgrading Ignitions – Points to CDI

Ask The Editors: Upgrading Ignitions – Points to CDI

Dear ATVC: I just bought a CDI engine but my three wheeler had a points ignition system. Can I just convert everything so it corresponds with my CDI? Connor Miele Excellent question. The answer depends entirely upon what electronics componentry came with your new CDI-equipped engine. If the complete digital ignition was included, then indeed […] More »

By: | July 8, 2013



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