Honda - Passport - Owners Manual - 1982 - 1982

1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Tests in the Honda Manual - a How To by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA Here's the page from the factory Honda manual that explains how to test the CDI components. It instructs the reader to use either a Sanwa or Kowa electrical tester, which virtually no one has. The various tests are described in "truth tables". These can be hard to interpret. This How-To illustrates making each test using a commonly available electrical multitester. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: The Tester by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA The multimeter illustrated is available at Harbor Freight. Radio Shack, Wal Mart and auto parts stores also have inexpensive multimeters. 002 OHMS Here we are setting up the meter according to the tests Honda expects us to run. The meter's internal battery sends power through the probes and measures the resistance of the probes, wires, and the circuit being tested. This basic test verifies the meter is working properly. This simple test shows the meter probes and wires have 2 Ohms of resistance. Your meter may read Zero Ohms or a few Ohms. These low cost meters may display varying readings during this test. Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) COM cdi module Shop Note: Zero Ohms is a short circuit. A solid wire measures close to Zero Ohms. Insulation is an open circuit. An open circuit = INFINITY on a meter Meter set to check resistance. The maximum resistance reading possible at this setting is 2,000 Ohms. Honda's tests for the CDI and Ignition Coil range from almost Zero Ohms to 800 Ohms. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: the Tests by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA The yellow box explains what the CDI unit is connected to on your bike. The dotted red box is the truth table. We will run the tests from left to right, top to bottom. The dotted blue box has the tests for the exciter and pulse coils on the engine. AC from exciter coil ignition coil pulse coil kill switch ground 100-2000 100-2000 if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test One: + to EXT - to SW = Infinity by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 1 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read INFINITY. This means no connection between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 1 to the far left, indicating infinite, or extremely high resistance. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Two: + to PC - to SW = Infinity by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 1 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read INFINITY. This means no connection between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 1 to the far left, indicating infinite, or extremely high resistance. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Three: + to E - to SW = Infinity by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 1 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read INFINITY. This means no connection between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 1 to the far left, indicating infinite, or extremely high resistance. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Four: + to IGN - to SW = Infinity by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 1 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read INFINITY. This means no connection between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 1 to the far left, indicating infinite, or extremely high resistance. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Five: + to SW - to EXT = .01 Ohms to 20 Ohms by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 14 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read between 0.1 Ohms and 20 Ohms. This means there is resistance between the test points. Shop Note: 14 Ohms is almost a short circuit. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 14 to the right, indicating a resistance value within the "good" range. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Six: + to PC - to EXT = INFINITY by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 1 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read INFINITY. This means no connection between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 1 to the far left, indicating infinite, or extremely high resistance. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Seven: + to E - to EXT = INFINITY by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 1 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read INFINITY. This means no connection between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 1 to the far left, indicating infinite, or extremely high resistance. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Eight: + to IGN - to EXT = INFINITY by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 1 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read INFINITY. This means no connection between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 1 to the far left, indicating infinite, or extremely high resistance. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Nine: + to SW - to PC = 40 Ohms to 100 Ohms by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 76 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read between 40 Ohms and 100 Ohms. This means there is resistance between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 76 to the right, indicating a resistance value within the "good" range. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Ten: + to EXT - to PC = 20 Ohms to 800 Ohms by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 122 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read between 20 Ohms and 800 Ohms. This means there is resistance between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 122 to the right, indicating a resistance value within the "good" range. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Eleven: + to E - to PC = 10 Ohms to 600 Ohms by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 392 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read between 10 Ohms and 600 Ohms. This means there is resistance between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 392 to the right, indicating a resistance value within the "good" range. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Twelve: + to IGN - to PC = INFINITY by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 1 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read INFINITY. This means no connection between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 1 to the far left, indicating infinite, or extremely high resistance. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Thirteen: + to SW - to E = 1 Ohm to 50 Ohms by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 30 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read between 1 Ohm and 50 Ohms. This means there is resistance between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 30 to the right, indicating a resistance value within the "good" range. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Fourteen: + to EXT - to E = .1 Ohm to 20 Ohms by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 00.8 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN EXT SW COM cdi module PC E cdi unit Meter should read between .1 Ohm and 20 Ohms. This means there is resistance between the test points. Shop Note: 00.8 Ohms is basically a short circuit. See the decimal? That is 8/10 of one Ohm This Cen-Tech meter displays a 00.8 to the right, indicating a resistance value within the "good" range. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Fifteen: + to PC - to E = 30 Ohm to 500 Ohms by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 441 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read between 30 Ohm and 500 Ohms. This means there is resistance between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 441 to the right, indicating a resistance value within the "good" range. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Sixteen: + to IGN - to E = INFINITY by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 1 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read INFINITY. This means no connection between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 1 to the far left, indicating infinite, or extremely high resistance. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Seventeen: + to SW - to IGN = INFINITY by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 1 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read INFINITY. This means no connection between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 1 to the far left, indicating infinite, or extremely high resistance. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Eighteen: + to EXT - to IGN = INFINITY by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 1 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read INFINITY. This means no connection between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 1 to the far left, indicating infinite, or extremely high resistance. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Nineteen: + to PC - to IGN = INFINITY by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 1 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read INFINITY. This means no connection between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 1 to the far left, indicating infinite, or extremely high resistance. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Test Twenty: + to E - to IGN = INFINITY by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 1 OHMS Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) IGN SW COM cdi module EXT PC E cdi unit Meter should read INFINITY. This means no connection between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 1 to the far left, indicating infinite, or extremely high resistance. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Exciter Coil Test: + to Black/Red - to Ground = 150 Ohms to 700 Ohms by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 198 OHMS DCA Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) Black/Red from Engine COM cdi module Engine Block/Ground Meter should read between 150 Ohm and 700 Ohms. This means there is resistance between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 198 to the right, indicating a resistance value within the "good" range. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue 1982-on Honda Cub/Passport with CDI Ignition: Pulse Generator Test: + to Blue/White - to Green = 50 Ohms to 170 Ohms by Jon Pardue Sarasota, Florida USA 88 OHMS DCA Jon Pardue November 6 2007 2000 OFF ON VW mA CEN-TECH DIGITAL MULTIMETER Black/Red (MAGNETO COIL) Black/White (KILL SWITCH) Green (GROUND WIRE) Blue/White from Engine COM cdi module Green Meter should read between 50 Ohm and 170 Ohms. This means there is resistance between the test points. This Cen-Tech meter displays a 88 to the right, indicating a resistance value within the "good" range. if its this good its from the labs and workshop of jon pardue