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    No Spark

    '93 175 Fastrike
    M# VJ175GLEPG
    S# G03248554

    My motor died on the water, it appears to have no spark. Motor turns over and the kill switch is in. Someone please give me a logical progression of things to check.

    Thank you for any help!

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    Re: No Spark (AmesHusker)

    Verify no spark with timing light. Bad power pack.
    Dan Burnette - Marietta, GA
    Triton 18TRX - 200 HO G2

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    Re: No Spark (AmesHusker)

    Check for spark on all cylinders
    No spark on all cylinders, check that kill switch is working, test stator voltage output, test optic eye sensor
    Spark on one bank only, disconnect shift interupter switch and retest for spark
    Spark on one or two cylinders, probably bad power pack

    Get a OEM service manual or take it to your dealer

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    Re: No Spark (316jughead)

    thanks guys. I've got a service manual, but its back at home - 3 hours away. Guess I should throw it in the boat! Regardless, we are back up and running. Thanks again!

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