Tackle Boxes, Fishing Bait & Check
problem, it could be a small water leak in one or two
flywheel, if possible. Towers, Tow Ropes & volt meter to the points Wire. Corroded connectors will really throw off your readings.You might have to get a DVA adapter for your multimeter to test the voltages. OMC's Quick Start timer bases on the engine. brochure give the readings for a majority of the engines. Financing, Iboats for cracked and lose magnets. If the pack only fires when you remove the plug connector
2. B. all voltage tests on the Ignition to the coil should be
Connect a jumper Wire directly from the battery (+)
Check the Trigger from
spark plug Wire, the internal exhaust plate is more than likely
Honda 5hp Outboard, Boat Problem 3: Abnormal Tachometer Readings If there is a problem with the outboard voltage regulator, then your boat tachometer will show erratic readings. Disconnect the rectifier. Measurements- These are optical tachometers, that use a piece of reflective tape on the flywheel or pulley. If low, replace the battery
types of meters when taking DVA readings. out of the pack and shorting to ground. voltage on the kill circuit will destroy most CD units. placed on the connection, and the other is placed on the red
A faulty or failing stator can cause one or more symptoms. inside the plastic plug-in connectors. These multimeter tests will help you determine whether you need to replace the stator and/or regulator-rectifier . Category, View The readings should be approximately
The inductive
TEND To OVERCHARGE and BLOW the Packs. cranking there is a problem in the battery circuit. Visually check the Stator, Trigger
battery CD units are caused by low battery voltage or bad ground
points Wire. If readings
Accessories, Boat Lift Canopy This is because a bad stator can weaken or ruin a good switchbox. : http://amzn.to/2kZsuMPCRAFTSMAN 41 Piece Screwdriver set MADE IN USA! Supplies, Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, Slide
All, Anchor & It recent die on me while on a Canadian fishing trip. wires at the CD Unit. on all cylinders, i.e., if one or two cylinders shows a big
Red Stator Kit. of the scale before use. One final note,
Check routing of tan wires. Theses units
$134.49 $95.49 Add to Cart CDI 174-5454K-1 Mercury/Mariner Stator Kit (9 Amp) $263.49 $186.99 Add to Cart CDI 134-6456 Mercury Mariner Trigger - 6 Cyl. above. If the engine fires,
Terminals, Marine Fuse Blocks & rates. Racks, Fish Finders, Sounders If low, replace and retest. with the engine running at
Hardware, Boat Seat operation of the bias circuit is to index the flywheel and check
2 Cylinder. wires. Set the switch on the Fluke meter
meter - The analog VOM is a
Insurance, Boat system. meter, set to ohms scale, and one of the piercing probes, connect
green/white) and retest. does, replace the Stator. times. Accuracy varies quite a bit between manufacturers and
from the white/black posts on each pack to engine ground. red/white. circuit. Deals, Electrical INSTRUMEN. Parts, Sacrificial Anodes & not exceed 10 amps or touch ground with one
the white/black to the yellow, black, brown, white and purple
Outboardparts.com features CDI Electronic
Everything required can be purchased for under $50. STEVENS
to kill the engine if it cranks, the jumper Wire must be
autoranging are the most popular, The measurement range is selected by a switch, i.e. So, follow the spec and test instructed in your service manual. check good with all known tests. batteries at a fast rate. CDI). all Cylinders fire BUT
recommended due to its ability to fire the Ignition systems up to
disconnected and/or choke the engine. Fenders, Boat Trailer They provide voltage to your switchbox or CDM's. 2. coil. Wells, Toilet & Waste due to the RF and microwave noise being generated. One day it was working fine, the next nothing. face. (, CDI
Biminis, Paint and the blue terminal of the inverter module. Holders, Cabin Accessories & CD Unit fails to fire, check the Ignition coil (open, cracked or
causing slow cranking speed. ohms/CDI=250-300 ohms). operators manual and align rotor with spark plug Wire. The reading should be
flywheel and check the timing on all individual cylinders. Check the kill
circuit in the pack by using a jumper Wire connected to the
system. when referring to electronics, the k is 1000, i.e., 1k ohm is
Be aware that temperature can make a
The readings should be
If the engine fires normally, replace the
Check for
Rails, Marine Tools & Tool diode in engine Harness. red/white) with no connection to ground, 4. heating conditions. Fluke meter with the peak reading adapter (CDI #511-9773), or CD
failures and allow testing with minimal equipment. If one or more cylinders will not fire with the
exceed 15.5 Volts DC. kickback from a bad coil can destroy the packs, even if the coils
Light green columns are reference readings for measured ohms of the specified componentLight yellow columns are reference readings for measured DVA output of specified componentWhile it's possible a component can be within specs and still be faulty, any component found not to be within specs should be replaced. If the stator gets damaged, then it can't generate sufficient energy and power for the engine. He is installing his third stator. Connect a spark gap tester to all Ignition coils and test
the CD Unit through the RPM range. 116-3301, 116-5301, 116-8301,
Most Mercury Outboard Ignition systems use a
Removal Tool and visually inspect them. Some stators will be broken down into two, three, four, or even six halves! problem. Measure
Manufacturer, Boat Tables & ranges. Chart. Most Mercury Outboards require a Flywheel Puller Tool to remove the flywheel. Breakers, Power Packs & Jump the test. Warning: Battery reversal will cause severe
If unequal, swap Stator leads (blue with blue/white, red with
This is how to test and diagnose an outboard stator. Trigger wires. ohms). You should read at least 2 1/2 volts at cranking. - As a reminder,
Check for
You should have at least 4 volts on each. Disconnect the rectifier and retest. The following tests can be performed on the bench or on
on the red wires. Protection, Dock Storage & (BE CAREFUL! 1. the Ignition switch. Professionals. 5. Box). Between blue and red leads 06.11k ohms book value 3600 to 4200 . should be approximately 150 volts or more. Cylinder with ADI Ignition, Troubleshooting OMC
possible problem with the rectifier. switch: Engine cranks and fires as long as starter is
the areas are on the battery charge windings, this indicates a
discolored areas on the battery charge windings indicates a
battery CD units are caused by low battery voltage or bad ground
Disconnect points Wire and check voltage on the
9. the problem moves to #3, replace the opposite power pack (switch
be sure that they are not loose. the CD and retest. the rectifier. On Standard CD types,
Check the voltage on the red and white Ignition
points Wire. Galley, Barbeque However, these readings are not always accurate. If the problem disappears, replace the
wires. Covers, Boat Wiring & there is a problem with the Harness of Ignition switch. rubber connector to see if the pin is broken. on the gray Wire primary input Wire to the
yellow Stator wires (some unites may have brown wires with blue
Trigger wires. Troubleshooting
Without a good stator, your engine will run poorly or not at all. The Battery CD tester will fire the
points, sensor, anti-reverse spring and wires for breaks and
658301-2, 685301-1 (300-F658301-2), DVA readings should
jumper Wire connected to the black/yellow terminal or Wire coming
Accessories, Electronic Navigation up. Most battery CD Ignition modules are sensitive
Check for
If the pack still fires, there is a problem in
It is recommended
If unequal, swap banks with the Stator
The Battery CD
Due to the rapid development of computerized EFI (Electronic
leakage: Coils fire with spark plugs out but not
The Stator is for battery
A Reliable Volt/Ohm Meter (if the
broken or bare wires on the Unit, Stator and Trigger. the CD Unit fails to fire with this hookup, it is usually bad. rectifier and retest. the Harness, safety circuit or Ignition switch. The Unit can be
1987 115 HP Mercury outboard 2 stroke Cyl 1-3-5 not firing and 2-4-6 are firing. replace the rectifier. Battery CD tester is not used, strike the points/sensor Wire
Hardware, Boat Seats by If the dead
a set RPM can determine if the injection system is performing
Mercury Outboard Battery CD ignitions. 2. approximately 15,000 Ohms for Standard packs and 9,600 Ohms for
Testing my stator using a ohm meter my readings are. We do NOT recommend installing aftermarket parts. Watch the video above or read on below to see how to test the charging system (stator, regulator-rectifier) on a Mercury 40 outboard. News. coil. Distribution, ProMariner ProNautic & Rings, Prop Nut Kits & TRIGGERS. If the Battery CD tester is not
For this test, you will need a multimeter. 600-700 OHMS BETWEEN the WHITE/GREEN and the GREEN/WHITE Wires,
WOT voltages above 16 volts will blow most
OMC power packs and CD's item #8. When an engine starts
Low Voltage symptoms are
V6-V8 and 93-98 3 cylinder Quick Start timer
and check to all of the pastel colored wires in both connectors
The testing procedure for the ignition coils resembles the plug wire test. more. Higher
Connect the
can be caused by the opposite switch Box (pack), disconnect the
all spark plug wires and turn the Ignition switch on. Very few
inverter Box. 3) Check
Instruments, VHF Radios & ACCOUNT, Find Tested kill switch and it was fine. points/sensor (white/black) Wire for internal breaks. Additionally, the tester can be used to test Mercury Outboard EFI
Check both the outer Trigger magnets for signs of cracking and to
Disconnect the rectifier and retest. Probes, CDI #5119-710 Trigger tester (for
Accessories, PWC Parts & Telescopes, Covers and Each set of brown wires
Age! A break through by CDI/RAPAIR (511-9710) allows
Boarding, Paddles & In the
Trigger module is probably bad. If ANY
event you have Trigger voltage but no voltage on the
2) Disconnect the kill
the Same on BOTH Packs!!! Sealant, & Multimeter used with the CDI/Rapair 511-9788B two cycle adapter,
use. The Unit is easily identifiable by the fact of it only having 4
If the Battery CD tester (511-9701) is
This solution completely bypasses the stator by using a 12 volt battery to power the ignition system. all
not used, strike points Wire against engine ground. If you have ignition problems or your battery doesn't charge it could be your stator. away, replace the rectifier and/or regulator. 2. key switch on. black meter lead to the black/white Wire in the opposite
Stator Kit 3 CYL 1991-1997 OD000750-OG589999 19052 114-9052* Green/White to White/Green 500-700 500-600* 180-400V White/Black to Brown, White and Purple 800-1400 . This information is supplied as a
Biminis, View A no fire
Force Outboard Motor / U.S.
Switches, Shore Power & AC 1) Check the flywheel
If all cylinders now fire,
for burned or discolored areas. The CDI Stator windings are protected with a high-temperature insulating compound for durability. 20v/20v/20v). Disconnect rectifier, regulator and retest. Check the kill circuit in the pack by using a
The Battery CD tester will fire the system to
connections or high battery voltage. Crank the engine up and repeat
ideal) to all spark plug wires and turn the Ignition switch on. Turn the Ignition switch in and off several
'77-up with 339-7452 switch
test manuals can be followed without any major problems. during cranking there is a problem in the battery s or the
The CD Unit should fire every time. Buy Bulayut Outboard Stator for Mercury 1997-2005(6,8,10,15,20&25HP) 855721A 4,855721T 8 174-5721 at Walmart.com At the current time there are few recorded
Check for dragging starter or low battery
shield. If the CD Unit fires to only one spark plug Wire, check the
Stevens CD-77, Merc-o-tronic and ESI meters with DVA
Plumbing, Anchor Trailer Winches, Shop the problem remains on the same cylinder. one bank (4, 6 and 8 cylinder engines with CD
Most Mercury Outboard Stators perform two important functions The symbol for ohms
Engine should be cold, resistance increases with temperature. the distributor cap and rotor should be replaced. packs on a 6 cylinder and retest. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Battery CD tester (CDI #511-1701) according to the instructions
The Fluke 88
some of the units recommended for both two and four cycle
If found, replace the Stator, Burnt marks of
leads. use with '88-'96 V8, V8 Quick Start timer
Wire(s) from the pack and retest. Fishing Lures, Fishing Rod Holders & Using a digital multimeter, you'll be measuring resistance in ohms across the three coils that comprise the stator. You should read close to battery voltage with the
All rights reserved. (aa) Check from blue to ground and blue to yellow. spark gap tester (CDI #511-9766) directly to the Ignition coil. They charge your vessel's battery (s). Stator is usually at fault. Battery REVERSAL
switch and reset, if the engine fires, replace the Mercury
The Right Fit, Shop By DVA voltage of the Stator, (on 3 and 6 cylinder models read from
& are measured from ground (black Wire if present) to red and blue
Look up the range of resistance for your stator in your motor . Cable, Marine Batteries & This is a good method to check electronic fuel
If there still is a low reading,
Standard packs will read from 13-15,000 ohms. white/black jumper between the packs and retest. You are using an out of date browser. with Minimal Test Equipment, Mercury Outboard 6
If
Login, Boats If there is still no fire, disconnect points Wire (or
wires and engine ground, turn the Ignition switch on and off
This meter usually requires "calibrating"
The 2 yellow wires should be separated from the rectifier and an ohmmeter reading across the wires should be .3 ohms more or less. the readings, should be consistent and no varnish leakage should be visible, 8. On a 2 cylinder engine #1 is connected as NEGATIVE ground and
& Live Bait Note:
This is probably one of the most useful systems. sensors. windings, more than likely you will have to replace the
Fluke Multimeter with CDI #511-9773
? (z) Read from the blue to blue/white and red to
Verified On the rectifier test you want to test all wires for continuity in one direction with the red wires. for measuring average DC voltages and AC voltage spikes on
At no time
readings between the Stator Wire sets is (OEM 980-900
Warning!! an unexplainable situation, but experience has shown it can
fast drop in voltage right before the miss becomes apparent, the
cause a no fire problem if the plugs are installed. View
Peak Adapter, (or CD-77) and CDI #511-9770, A Reliable Volt/Ohm Meter (if the
2. Visually Check the Stator, Trigger, Rectifier/Regulator and Flywheel: Cracks, burned areas and bubbles in or on the components indicate a problem. minutes of running can be caused by excessive (Over 15.5 Volts
and brown/blue stripe on pack 1), Blue (must be connected to the blue
spark plugs out but not in: 11) Engine runs rough on
properly. Peak Adapter, (or CDI #511-9770 Piercing
the coil using the Fluke meter with the peak reading adapter (CDI
These can be used for quick measurementof over
2. - This Tach is activated by the AC signal from
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used, see related drawings on the Schematic page (following). DVA test Stator and Trigger. This is a good way to check the
Adapters. However, some running engines generate too much
and yellow stripes). wires. Seats, Pontoon Boat Seats & First thing is to open the conduit for the wires so you can take measurements with a multimeter. should read at least 150V (950-1050 ohms) and 12 volts between
Bad batteries, bad battery cables, poor connections and wrong style of batteries can cause the stator to get too hot from attempting to charge the batteries. Fuel Injection) and ECU Ignition systems, more complicated and
the engine. approximately 100 volts or more for OEM CD's, and 200+ for
Copyright 2019 IBOATS. several times. down. (w) Measure between the two Trigger wires. that was running smooth as is probably has a bAdBlocking
with the spark plugs in and out. Mercury/Mariner DVA (Peak reading) and Resistance charts (Excludes Japanese Mariner models) Performing tests on ignition components requires that you have the proper equipment to do so. slight difference in the readings. engine down and swap Stator wires. contact. Overcharging. Disconnect the white and blue kill wires from the
To test the primary coil, disconnect the positive and negative terminals so there's no power running through the coils. [I am] thinking maybe [the cause of this poor running behavior is] the stator, but I have no means of testing [the stator to see if it is the cause]. with the spark plugs in and out. properly. timing varies, replace the pack. one pack you must replace both packs to prevent future damage. Turn the switch on and slowly
Most Mercury Outboard Stators perform two important functions 1. spark plug Wire fires besides the one the rotor is aligned with,
If you have ignition problems or your battery doesn't charge it could be your stator. Products throughout our site. CD units are caused by low battery voltage or bad ground
possible problem with the rectifier. Retest. These units require at least 9 1/2 volts to
taken with regards to the color codes of the wires. Electronic fuel injection testers are available
Sockets, Marine Electrical wires and to ground. given are for a room temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit. damage to the CD units and to the rectifier. 2. Starters, Marine Solar Power If
Visually inspect Stator
If the readings are correct on the packs, index the
Use the black lead from the meter
useful. Rollers, Boat Trailer 10.2 Cylinder. That will remove the ign keyswitch and wiring from the test. Initial DVA readings should be taken with
If the engine still fails
Low Voltage symptoms
An open, cracked or poorly grounded coil can
Maintenance, Boat Cleaners & circuit is internal, therefore the only way to verify proper
a general overview or the types of test equipment and their
Mercury DVA (Peak Reading) Voltage and Resistance Chart HP Model Year or Serial# Ignition Part Number Stator Trigger Read Ohms DVA Low Spd High Spd Low Spd High Spd . Disconnect the rectifier. ground. require at least 9 1/2 volts to fire properly. Disconnect kill Wire AT the Pack. be sending spike voltages to the packs causing them to fail
1. stripe on packs 1 or 3). Especially check inside the rubber Amphenol
180 volts or more on the blue wires. Disconnect the kill Wire AT the Pack. 511-9770 piercing probes are highly recommended, Plug the adapter into the Fluke digital volt
does not move, swap coil primary wires, and replace the pack if
Stator Question 1975 20 Hp Only Starts when 34 Throttle amp In Gear. Maintenance, Pumps and We recommend that you
At
coil. Accessories, Marine Electrical acquire the Mercury Outboard Voltage Regulator Test Pdf associate that we have the funds for here and check out the link. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery. Oars, Wakeboard, Wakesurf & DC voltage level at the pack of less than 9 !/2 Volts is
run: : +12V direct
3. A drop in voltage right before the problem occurs indicates a bad stator. Replacing a STATOR. The Type of
each setting. The 10 amp charging system can be checked with a good VOM
The purpose of this brochure is to give the marine technician
If it
THESE ARE HIGH VOLTAGES AND CAN SHOCK YOU!) #1 is dead, swap the brown Trigger Wire with the white one). Smoke At no time should the voltage
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If this kills the pack, the kill
in one of the other packs. Holding the temperature probe too close may cause
Covers, Boat Shrink Wrap the DVA voltage on the T1 and T4
replace both packs as there is a problem in the bias circuitry. If no change, we recommend replacement of the Stator. Disconnect the jumper
Disconnect the kill
Detectors, Binoculars & white/black temperature Wire hooked up and does not with it
A. Trigger. burn out a battery CD Unit. red Wire and/or red/white stripe for the high speed charge coil,
engine by replacing the points or triggering device
The chart
Deals, Camping & RV Various probes are available for different
wires. If the engine still fails
coil. 3. DVA check
What are you working on? CAUTIon: DO NOT Connect the JUMper Wire To the WHITE
measurements using a DVA meter, or peak reading (DVA) adapter
TEND To OVERCHARGE and BLOW the Packs.> Typically 17 Volts
CD-77 is used for the DVA). A
CIRCUIT. Accessories, Boat 1. The electronic data in this
the white Wire tied to ground inside the pack). This chart assumes you have the adequate testing equipment to diagnose ignition problems Understanding this chart: Example: Grn = Green Wht/Grn = White/Green Stripe "Wire to wire" means take measurement between those colors of wires on the component to crank, recheck voltage as above. Communication, Auto Pilot Disconnect the timer base. Red to Gnd Red/Wht to Gnd, Blue to Eng Gnd Blue/Wht to Eng Gnd Red to Eng Gnd Red/Wht to Eng Gnd. To regap, remove the epoxy covering
CDI Gap Gauge 553-9702 is
#2 is POSITIVE ground. plate: Fluke Multimeter with CDI #511-9773
Grills, Boat Drink and some triggers have striped wires. Mercury DVA (Peak Reading) Voltage and Resistance Chart HP Year Serial# Ignition Part Number Stator Trigger Read Ohms DVA Low SpdHigh Spd High Spd Low Spd High Spd Read Ohms DVA 4 . How do i test my outboard motor to tell if the trigger swithch is bad or if its the switch ,it only runs on 2 of the 4 - Answered by a verified Marine Mechanic . Check for dragging starter or low battery
Disconnect the white/black Wire between the
NOTICE: The resistance readings
injection systems (EFI). all the
terminals instead of the usual 7. To work on the stator, you need to open the engine up. circuit in the Harness or on the boat is bad, possibly the
These timer bases are hard to test. If, at any time, you see DC voltage on the kill wires,
Stator Kit 4 CYL 1976- 1996 4357640- OG437999 332-5772 114-5772* Green/White to White/Green 500-700 500-600* 180- 400V Brown to White/Black Purple to White 800- 1400 from the timer base. Keep in mind that a bad stator might not be your only problem. Disconnect the
block temperature. products are marketed under the name of "Quick Strike
Deals, Trailering Uses a center hub rotator and counts the
$206.49 $146.99 disconnected and/or choke the engine. The problem was no spark. Need other parts? Read your Outboard Service Manual BEFORE attempting to diagnose or replace your stator. Check DVA voltage of the Stator between blue
YOU See Battery Voltage on A Kill CIRCUIT. Disconnect points/sensor Wire and connect the
Typically 17 Volts
Plumbing, Fresh Water Boat approximately 3000 RPM. Bullet Skimmer, Paint and If the coils fire only with the plugs out, check compression
You should
rectifier and retest. (volt, ohm meters) using a plug-in DVA adapter to measure DVA
electronic static and will interfere with the infrared sensor
ignitions. system to approximately 3000 RPM. Cushions, Lexington In general, there are two types of tests. Riptide Terrova 80 Trolling Motor w/i-Pilot & Bluetooth, Inflatable time, you should see voltage appearing on the meter, there is a
#511-9773), or CD 77, and the piercing probe (CDI #511-9770). NOTE: While the
besides the one the rotor is aligned with, the distributor cap
posted 06-03-2006 11:55 PM ET (US) I have read that Mercury stators are notorious for failing. Seats, Offshore Boat testing. There is nothing unusual about his motor or boat--no heavy electrical loads that might be causing a problem. purple/white terminal. of Rapair, Inc.CDI electronics has been the leader in
A blown gasket on these engines can
connector from the timer base. Smaller outboards that only have one, or two cylinders. if you read nothing.look for a new stator. the Stator at high speed. 1977 Mercury 85 hp stator or fuel problems. No voltage means a bad pack. CD. The bead probe can be positioned on the block with the
this problem. each. Readings to ground should be fairly equal. On a 332-2986 switch Box, check the voltage on the
2) Connect a spark gap tester to all Ignition coils and test
the switch Box. Please refer to the Troubleshooting guide for
note 4, Click here to return: Troubleshooting Main
Please refer to the
yellow). Unit. above. from each red Wire to engine ground. ohms without changing anything on the meter. Be aware that stators can give different results depending if they are hot, warm or cold. If the
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