How to Test a Ski-Doo Ignition Coil
If you are having problems when trying to start your ski-doo it may be due to faulty equipment. It is highly recommended that you try to troubleshoot the problem before taking it to a repair shop, which you will have to pay for them to diagnose the problem.
When you experience a problem starting your ski-doo it is more than likely the problem is associated with the ignition coil. There is a way you can test the coil if you have a digital multimeter.
- Turn on the digital multimeter and set the measurement dial on the resistance setting. This device can be used to troubleshoot most electrical and electronic components. A multimeter can be purchased at most automotive parts stores. There are several types of multimeters on the market, but a meter with the basic features is all you will need. As long as it is capable of measuring resistance in OHM's, volts DC and AC and measuring frequency hertz it will be fine. A basic meter will cost you approximately $50.
- Connect the positive (red) probe of the meter to the positive post of the ignition coil.
- Place the negative (black) probe of the meter against the negative post of the ignition coil, which is done to measure the resistance of the primary coil.
- Refer to the manual for the ski-doo to determine what the resistance should be. If the reading on the meter is different from that in the manual the ignition coil will need to be replaced.
- Continue on to check the secondary coil in the same manner. If the reading is different from that in the manual the ignition coil is faulty and should be replaced.