No Spark, Bonneville 2003

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  1. Ola

    Ola New Member

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    #1 Ola, Aug 12, 2020
    Hi,
    I have trouble with my Bonneville 2003 . I have no spark and my local Triumph dealer can not find the problem so they told thatb it was 95% the CDI and then I changed that and still no spark. I have measured the coils and they seem ok. Ihave new ignition cables and new NGK Caps as original....
     
  2. Wishbone

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    Wishbone First Class Member

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    #4 Wishbone, Aug 12, 2020
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  5. Ola

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    #5 Ola, Aug 19, 2020
    Hi,
    Now i measured the coil again, and I seem to have 8,5 k Ohm on the secondary side....Is this to low?
    I have 5-6 ohms on the primary side.
     
  6. Callumity

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    #6 Callumity, Aug 19, 2020
    The ignition coil values are not always reliable. The HT value is about 18-20k ohms between outputs (minus HT leads) and the LT about 8-9k. The fact yours is low might indicate an internal break. The best replacement is the PVL originally used on BMW twins -
    PVL PART 356 1 OO
    https://www.triumphparts.co.uk/product/ignition-coil-pvl-1200-models-and-bonneville-800-865/ If you can’t find one in Sweden.

    The pick up coil should be about 570 ohms. It is easiest measured at the 2 pin connection just to the right of the battery and slightly below (under side cover)

    Another worthwhile check, ignition on, is that you have battery voltage to the ignition coil +ve terminal.

    HT - High Tension
    LT - Low Tension i.e. battery voltage
     
  7. Ola

    Ola New Member

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    #7 Ola, Aug 27, 2020
    Thank you for all the help, It was a problem with the side stand switch. Now It is working again....:)
     
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  8. Wishbone

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    #8 Wishbone, Aug 27, 2020
    Great news and thanks for giving the solution:)
     
  9. Thripster

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    #9 Thripster, Aug 27, 2020
    Very surprised that the dealer wasn't able to find that........hope they didn't charge you anything for saying they didn't know what the problem is!
     
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