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using a dvom put your leads on the condenser on the 200 ohm scale and watch if the number rises. once you reach overload, switch the meter leads and it should climb back down. If this does not occur, you have a bad condenser.
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Will a bad ignition condenser keep a motorcycle from firing?
Yes, a bad ignition condenser will keep a motorcycle from firing. A bad ignition condenser might also have caused the points to stick together and burn up.
Where is the ignition condenser at on a hei ignition system?
inside the distributor
Where is the ignition condenser located on a 2003 Toyota Highlander?
The ignition condenser is located inside the distributor. In order to repair the issue, the distributor will need removed and replaced.
Where is the ignition condenser located on a 1976 Dodge D200?
Ignition condensers went out with the ignition points in the early 1970's.
On a Chevrolet 350 does an electronic ignition have points?
No it does not have points or condenser.
Does 83 ranger have points and condenser?
Nope- electronic ignition.
The function of the condenser in a breaker points ignition system is to?
The function of the condenser in a breaker points ignition system is to keep the points from sticking together. If the points stick together during ignition it could cause the points to burn up. The condenser sends a signal to the points and then takes the signal away to make the points separate.
Is there a condenser on HEI ignition systems?
Yes there is a condenser on HEI systems with large cap with coil-in-cap. It may seem counterintuitive but yes there is. Follow along. A "condenser" is simply a capacitor. HEI do have a capacitor/condenser within harness and it's adjacent to plug that attaches to ignition control module (beneath rotor). The HEI condenser/capacitor is employed to suppress "radio noise". OE GM HEI have a round condenser while many aftermarket HEI have a squarish-flat condenser. A replacement for OE round HEI condenser is supplied by Standard Motor Products (aka Standard Ignition) as part number RC-3.
What problems can a bad ignition condenser cause on a 1971 volkswagen super beetle?
If you have a bad condenser your car won't run. Always carry a spare set of points and condenser (you change them together) in the glovebox.
Where is the ignition failure sensor in a 01 stratus rt?
The ignition failure sensor in an 01 Stratus RT is located above the condenser. It is near the ignition coil. ?æ
Can an electronic ignition be used in lieu of points and condenser on Briggs and straton engine?
yes
Where is the condenser located on a 2001 Kia Sephia?
air conditioner condenser is in front of radiator ignition condensor should be in side the distributer cap or on side of distributer
