cdi help

busa · Derestricted Danger Joined: 02 Apr 2003 Karma :

hey i just bought a 85 gsxr 400 but the cdi box went in it. is it possible to rewire or recondition these
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Scooby · Scrappy Doo Joined: 26 Mar 2002 Karma :

I very much doubt it as they are normally silicone sealed units. If it was me and I definitely knew the CDI was donald ducked I would rip it apart to see if it could be fixed before I ordered another one. Very much doubt you'll have any success though.
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busa · Derestricted Danger Joined: 02 Apr 2003 Karma :

THANKS FOR THE INFO SURE IL RIP IT OUT AND SEE IF I CAN OPEN IT
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Scooby · Scrappy Doo Joined: 26 Mar 2002 Karma :

No need to shout, I ain't far away.
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Git · Brolly Dolly Joined: 17 Dec 2003 Karma :

I don't think there is anyway of fixing cdi's unless you know what we be looking for, i once pulled one open and i killed it even more trying to open up and have a look, i maybe wrong but a fair while ago when i bought mcn pretty regular i think i may of seen an address in the back pages that claimed a company could fix them, or it could of been reprogramme them, I'm unsure, may be worth having a look possibly.

Scooby · Scrappy Doo Joined: 26 Mar 2002 Karma :

All I am saying is, if you're going to order a new one you may as well rip it apart in case something blindingly obvious is wrong. I don't do electrics Laughing

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ZaphodBeeble · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Karma :

It is possible to fix them, I fixed one on a DR350 last year. Usually or at least sometimes its a little resistor that has blown and needs replacing. They are usually about 2-3mm wide with solder on either end. Best bet is to get a fuse tester or something and see if voltage flows through them all, if it doesn't flow through one then it's probably blown.

Have fun!
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Git · Brolly Dolly Joined: 17 Dec 2003 Karma :

Ripping apart and looking is sweet Thumbs Up

Push that diode in here, persuade that resistior in there and...

bang Laughing

ZaphodBeeble · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Karma :

Well if it's already screwed then why not shove a screwdriver in it? Laughing

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busa · Derestricted Danger Joined: 02 Apr 2003 Karma :

thanks for the info, its worth a try it might just save me a lot of money
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EuropeanNC30R... · Gay Hairdresser Joined: 20 Jun 2002 Karma :

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but GSX-R400 cdi's are notoriously crap and difficult to get hold of. I've heard of people paying £120 and waiting 6 months for one, and they're very rare in breakers because of the same reason. Have a look on www.400greybike.co.uk for more information.