he doesn't have a start/stop problem because the solenoid make noise when he trys to start it.
true, the stop button could be stuck.Could still be a lanyard problem. I spent 2 hours chasing a no-spark condition that turned out to be a stuck lanyard switch. The lanyard was holding up the external part, but the switch plunger inside the start/stop assembly was stuck down.
Oh yeah a quick note for anyone doing compression tests that don't like sparks jumping all over...hold the kill switch down at the same time as the start switch. The motor will turn over, but the CDI won't fire.
Aaron
That wasnt a dumb question, to ask me anywayz. but after a beer or 12 the tether clip never even crossed my mind last night because the motor was still able to spin over by jumping the selinoid over. So now ive got spark and it runs, just have to get it to where i can start it with the button. im assuming the only thing it could be is the selinoid. gonna go pick one up. thanks for everyones response.:headbang:Water in the electric box can eat cdi's too. Been there.
Got your teather attached or bypassed? Dumb question but I've seen people forget and start looking for bigger problems.
You could also have a problem in your start/stop assembly. Bypass the kill switch all together at the plugs that disconnect between your assembly and e-box. They will usually be down near the carb. That could be your spark problem. It has been so long since I have messed with one of those switches that I couldn't tell you what color is start and which is kill.