---------------------------------------------------------- RotaxEngines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 09/26/08: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:46 AM - Re: Bad mag check 912UL (Catz631@aol.com) 2. 01:56 PM - Re: Bad mag check 912UL (Roger Lee) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:46:56 AM PST US From: Catz631@aol.com Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: Bad mag check 912UL Roger, Thanks for your reply! Yesterday I switched the red power wires from the coils to the modules and found the problem went with the wires (ie: now the left mag vs the right mag was acting up and the engine quitting) I then took my ohm meter and measured both the right and left red power leads. I measured 5.7 ohms on the left and " 0 " on the right so as you said, I should have a break in that wire. Now the problem was--- where? The wire looked fine.The break could be at the back of the engine (oh boy, pull the engine as it is a tight fit on my Kitfox) I took a chance and I connected one of the alligator clips to a sharp tipped scribe and worked from the connector end (at the top of the engine) down the wire pushing it thru the wire insulation. At about 3/4 inch from the female connector end I hit paydirt ! I was registering 5.7 or so on my ohm meter !!! Now this piece of wire looked absolutely solid and you could not feel the break with your fingers. After careful surgery on the wire I could see most of the strands had been broken for awhile (by the color of the ends) I spliced in a fresh piece of wire and was able to reuse the connector end. The module is now working and I am back in business! I can't thank you enough for your insight as you were on the money. Another learning experience on this strange engine! I wish someone would make up a full color wiring diagram that is easy to read (and large enough) I bought one a few years ago for my Triumph TR3 and Stag off of a guy on EBAY.It sure makes it easy to follow the wiring. I think I paid about$20- 25 apiece. It was sure worth it! Dick Maddux Kitfox 4-1200 Rotax 912UL Pensacola,Fl **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001) ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:56:17 PM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Bad mag check 912UL From: "Roger Lee" Hey Dick, Good job. You did it the only good way to track down a ghost in the wiring, inch by inch sometimes. Typically wire breaks happen at plug connectors or sharp bends around something. Happy flying! :D :D -------- Roger Lee Tucson, Az. Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated Rotax Service Center 520-574-1080 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 6373#206373 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rotaxengines-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RotaxEngines-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rotaxengines-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rotaxengines-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.