2002 Bombardier Traxter Factory Service Manual, Page 151Get this manual
Section 05 ELECTRICAL Subsection 05 (IGNITION SYSTEM)
IGNITION SYSTEM TEST
Safety Precautions WARNING
To prevent powerful electric shocks while cranking engine, neither touch any electronic ignition components (ignition coil, high tension wire, wire harness, etc nor tester lead clipsAlso make sure that tester leads do not touch any metallic object
Test Disconnect ignition switchMeasure voltage between REDGREEN supply wire and the battery groundIf voltage is lower than battery voltage, test the wiringIf voltage is good, test switchUse multimeter and measure the resistance between the following wiresPOSITION OFF WIRE REDGREEN and REDYELLOW REDGREEN and REDVIOLET REDGREEN and REDVIOLET REDGREEN and REDYELLOW RESISTANCE Infinite (0.L)
Ignition and MPEM Fuse Condition
Check ignition fuse (15 amp) no1 and MPEM fuse (20 amp) no5 conditionReplace burnt fuse as necessary
OFF ON (wlights) ON (wo lights)
Infinite (0.L)
Spark Occurrence
Remove one spark plug and connect to its cableWhile holding the spark plug against metallic part of the engine, start the engineLook for spark at the spark plug tipProceed the same with the other spark plugReplace defective spark plugNOTE: If spark plug is found defective, replace both spark plugs at the same timeBoth spark plugs must be checked individuallyIf one works and the other isn't, try another spark plugKeep in mind that spark plug might test good this way while not being able to work properly under combustion chamber mixture and pressureIf known good spark plug(s) do(does) not work, continue the other tests