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Old 01-07-2009, 12:47 AM
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Default Why do i lose Spark?
i lose spark when i connect the battery, if i disconnect the battery i get spark. what gives?

89 warrior 350 with pull start
 
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Old 01-07-2009, 03:15 AM
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Default Why do i lose Spark?
Not possible technically, check your grounds and battery cables out and terminals.
 
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Old 01-07-2009, 10:14 PM
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Default Why do i lose Spark?
is your battery bad? maybe shorted out internally. try putting in a new battery and see if that works.
 
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Old 01-08-2009, 01:23 AM
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battery is fine, starter spins over if i jump solenoid, just lose spark
 
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Old 01-08-2009, 09:00 PM
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Default Why do i lose Spark?
sounds like something has a bad ground.
 
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