How to test IC Igniter

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How to test IC Igniter

29 Jul 2012 12:50
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Hi everyone
I got kawasaki KZ650 H3 83'
How to test IC IGNITER ? I can find nothing about it in Clymer's book.

Thanks a lot girls and boys
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Re: How to test IC Igniter

29 Jul 2012 14:28
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See if it's the pickup coils first, they can get intermittent when hot:

Ohm Checking Pickup(Pulsing) Coils

The pickup(Pulsing) coils on the Kawasaki’s with the factory supplied electronic ignition can sometimes fail or become intermittent due to heat and vibration.

1.Trace back from where the pick up coils are mounted,(BEHIND A RIGHT SIDE, CD SIZED COVER) locate and disconnect a small 4 pin connector. Using a multi-meter set on OHMS and range of 2K, check between the BLUE and BLACK wires(#1 and #4 sparkplug wires) for between 360- 540 OHMS.

2.For #2 and #3 sparkplugs the wire colors will be YELLOW and RED, again 360-540 OHMS. The 550’s,650’s & 750’s may be backwards to the Z1’s,Kz900’s,Kz1000’s & Kz1100’s.

3.If the pickup coils are suspect of failing due to heat, they can be stressed using a hair dryer without the need of the engine running.

4.A replacement set of pickup coils might be obtained from a dealer who serviced the police Kawasaki’s.

5. If replacement pickup coils are not available, your next choice would be to order a Dyna “S” electronic ignition system from www.z1enterprises.com It replaces the IC igniter with a smaller module located where the mechanical ignition advancer was mounted.

6. Checking with Kawasaki.com website has determined that the Pick up(pulsing) coils are available . The pulsing coil # is 59026-1133 and replaces the older # 1002, 1012 which were used from the MKII motors until the 2005 P24.

7.Check the small 4 pin connector that the pickup coils connect to for corrosion/loose pins too.
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Re: How to test IC Igniter

29 Jul 2012 15:06
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If not already done, would assure the black-yellow wire from the igniter is providing a good ground.
And that the connectors and bullets associated with the black-yellow wire are clean and snug fitting.

Would also assure integrity of ground connection where the negative battery cable attaches to rear of the engine.

Good Fortune! :)
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Re: How to test IC Igniter

29 Jul 2012 16:38 - 29 Jul 2012 16:39
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Here you go....

BTW... This OEM Manual can be found here---->>>> FREE! KZ650 OEM Manual


1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

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Re: How to test IC Igniter

15 Aug 2012 09:22
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is this the same for a kz1000

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Re: How to test IC Igniter

15 Aug 2012 09:53
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What year KZ1000? 81-83 service manual in pdf in my signature will have all of the tests.
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Re: How to test IC Igniter

15 Aug 2012 10:43 - 22 Jan 2013 21:19
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Re: How to test IC Igniter

09 Dec 2023 09:17
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Lumbee 
Your post was all code   Deleted  as before on the other thread 
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