1999 Polaris PWC Genesis, Ficht, X-45 Service Manual, Page 63Get this manual
MAINTENANCEfTUNE UP Troubleshooting Electrical
NOTE: yellow colormay develop on spark plugs overtime due to salt water mist ingestionThis is conductive coating which will eventually cause foulingSymptoms: No spark or weak spark on one cylinder Nonresistor spark plugs in use
Poor connection (spark plug cap to high tension lead)
Poor connection (high tension lead to ignition coil) Fouled spark plug Faulty spark plug cap
Poor grounds or connections in electrical box Faulty ignition coil
Poor connections to Hall Effect sensors (trigger) Faulty Hall Effect sensor (trigger) Non-resistor spark plugs in use Fouled spark plug Engine stop switch faulty (shorted) Low battery voltagecrank speed too low with spark plugs installed Wiring incorrect or disconnected Terminal board or connectors corroded Poor grounds or connections in electrical box or at engine mount plate Poor connections at primary winding of secondary coil (blklblk-white on Polaris-Fuji engines) Faulty ignition coil Faulty exciter coil, trigger, or pulser coil (test stator) Excessive crankshaft runout on Magneto end (digital COl only) ( .004" or .10 mm)