PushMowerRepair.com - Testing a Victa Ignition Coil

[@phillipja2010]

Thank you so much, I love you guys! This is the best video I have found on how to test Victa ignition coils and fix my mower.

[@notdirtyflics1067]

Thank you for your video it's the only one I found that shows how to test it off the engine

[@theduder2617]

Continuity will not determine a good/bad coil however. It can register even when the coil's resistance is beyond operating specs. It is best to stick with the 20kohm setting for determining the condition of the coil's functionality, since it's resistance can be quite low if the failure is a shorted coil, and rather high for an overheated and weakened coil. Use a lower ohms setting when testing the primary coil winding.

[@LovemeAquarius]

Thank you so much !!! My brush cutter is not starting. I checked the coil and found it has 4.53 Kilo Ohms. Is it faulty level for brush cutter ignition coil ?

[@ramdanelimam7620]

Hello I have a chainsaw homelite 340, its coil ignition burns, I have not found on the market a replacement for the same model, can I use another model of a other brand? thanks for your vide

[@jamessparkes5516]

great video. What causes them to die? I had 3 die in one month (separate mowers)...

[@RememberTheSlapFilms]

Thank you for posting this vid - this exact information was (for me) hard to find. Concise and clear, cheers.

[@mikesam4951]

Hi, thank you for your video, a question please, if the one/two terminals gives continuity to the metal part which has the 2 bolts to assemble, is that means that it's shorted to ground and it's faulty? Thank you in advance 😊😊😊

[@RussellBooth1977]

I'm pretty sure the Victa powertorque mower I have has the coil with the module built into the coil,I can't find an external mounted module which is normally found near the carby. I had an ignition reading of around 14.7 k ohms on the secondary winding today & I found out there was an issue with the kill switch shorting out inside the carby. So I just removed the wires from the carby & found out that all of the sudden,I had spark. Since I have the carby removed I just refitted the spark plug & lead then chucked some fuel down into the intake. All I wanted to prove today is that the mower actually runs & sure enough after a few pulls of the starter cord she fired over for 5 - 10 seconds. So, that one still needs a full overhaul as it has sat out in the rain & the engine was full of water which has rusted out the crankshaft bearings, they are Pitted & noisy. The carby does need an overhaul ,a new primer bulb front plate is needed & the deck needs rust removal so I'll end up with a good lawnmower.

[@Pushmowerrepair]

Yes some more recent power torque engines have coils with the module integrated into the coil, These units typically measure in the range of 14.5 K ohms. Best of luck with your rebuild!

[@wayneheta7033]

Ha guy's Wayne here . Would you happen to have a old Victor ignition magneto or a condenser to suit one . Thanks very much Wayne .

[@RumpleXstillXskin]

I've replaced the coil and it works fine ....almost started 1st pull ......your video did help in some way thanks

[@mrgeo3256]

My Ignition Coil says 7.90 oms . It has a spark but the engine does not work, once worked but not again! on both cables says the same 7.90 oms . What is your opinion ? I have the third ignition coil of your video .

[@purotango1]

Thanks mate you help me a lot.

[@wayneheta7033]

Sorry guy's , it's for the old Victor with the G4 carby . Thanks Wayne .

[@craigyorston1593]

hey guys I don't see a Victim ignition coil for sale on your website, is there one you recommend to purchase online? I see some on eBay for as little as $15, is that too cheap to be good quality?

[@craigyorston1593]

that should say Victa :-/

[@Pushmowerrepair]

Hi Craig we can supply genuine coils however they are $115, if purchasing a coil of ebay I would suggest around the $40 mark for a good quality coil.

[@cryptoscalpers9603]

my coil shows 8.80 but mower will not even kick. I have put a carby kit in it, checked spark plug which electronically ok. Could a faulty ignition module stop a mower from starting?

[@Pushmowerrepair]

Yes a faulty ignition module will stop a mower from producing a spark

[@Columbariusify]

very useful

[@gergemall]

Thank you

[@jimanastasio192]

AL,Thanks for the info ,repairing old motorcycle .

[@nicholasvanderwolf1803]

thank you simple and helpful

[@cliffordanderson7772]

when you turn the key on lawn mower there sound like is no power getting to the starter. sound like it clunk but nothing happens. would it be wiring or starter?

[@Pushmowerrepair]

Clifford Anderson It could be both wiring or starter. The most common cause of that issue would also be a flat battery.

[@Pushmowerrepair]

Clifford Anderson It could be both wiring or starter. The most common cause of that issue would also be a flat battery.

[@carlos8368]

Thanks for your video. I have a huskvarna chainsaw model 235 I tested the ignition coil the way you teach here and I have 3k omhs. In this video you mention that readings above 12k would mean a bad coil but how about low reading as mine does, do you think it is bad too? thanks

[@Pushmowerrepair]

Hi Charli the reading varies depending on the coil type so we do not know the required reading for your particular coil

[@FaveroDonna]

Quick question - I notice your meter seems to stay on 1 when testing bad coil in the 20K ohms range sometimes. Mine will stay on OL is that the same?

[@Pushmowerrepair]

Yes it is the same OL means open loop or over limit

[@scalding1104]

Thanks for posting this tutorial it is quite helpfull !

[@riskimara3399]

Just spark plug and primary terminals are connected ? What about primary and ground ? Or sprk plug n ground ? Can you send me a wiring of this ignition system ? Sorry for my poor english

[@Pushmowerrepair]

+riski mara We do not have a wiring diagram available for this coil or ignition system

[@riskimara3399]

can you explaind how this ignition system work sir ? thank u

[@Pushmowerrepair]

+riski mara The coil has a primary and secondary coil connected in series, There is also an ignition module which is sometimes included in the coil or sometimes attached to the engine below the carburetor as a separate module.

[@roonzacar7276]

What about other coils, are you also looking for 9.2 to 9.5?

[@Pushmowerrepair]

I'm not sure what valve you would be looking for in other coils, the best way to know is to check a brand new one for reference, i wouldn't expect many coils to operate on higher then 13 but can't be sure. as a rough guide lower resistance is better as it should make it easier for the spark to travel to the plug.

[@RumpleXstillXskin]

I've 2.5. Omes on my old coil ....no we're near 9.5 ....I've bought a new on still 2.5 omes on this one as well ....don't no what to do ? Can you help plz cheers

[@Pushmowerrepair]

Hi Mate if your coil is the same as the one it the video it would be faulty. If your coil is different the required reading will also be different so 2.5 k ohms could be a good or bad reading I do not know

[@warrenh6429]

Hi mine reads only 3.1, any ideas

[@roonzacar7276]

Thanks for that, think i need another coil, do you have a second hand one for a Briggs mower?

[@Pushmowerrepair]

If you visit our webpage and send me a picture though the contact us form i can have a look and let you know.

[@sypher0101]

Where can you find the specifications for the Ignition Coil to see if it's within spec ?

[@Pushmowerrepair]

+sypher0101 Coils specs can be found by contacting the coils manufacturer or by measuring a number of working and not working coils

[@glen3993]

I saw it done using the red lead on the wire and black lead on the metal part

[@cobbadog]

Good information. I just found your videos and being a restorer of Victas and other mowers for displays at Rallies I find your videos helpful.Is there a way of testing the electronic module from a Victa 160cc using a multimeter?

[@LeslieHowardRedweikREALTOR]

Anyone know the answer to this?? We'd rather not spend $70+ dollars on a part we may not really need for an onan mower. (electronic module).

[@alliyahlabbuanan3723]

How to buy a ignition coil to you.

[@jesuisravi]

Well done!

[@danielwinlandfarm7633]

Thanks Man, Helped me out!

[@shaikraheem1738]

good work

[@viisteist1363]

3:24 - what the heck is that even??? what is the purpose of the killswitch then if you already get continuity in both of the wires like that? i thought that it has to be faulty when there is continuity between those terminals, because i cant get any spark either

[@EfstathiosOuranitsas]

thanks!

[@K_S536]

My coil on Kolher XT 6 is reading 760 on 20K resistance. Is it Ok ?

[@Pushmowerrepair]

***** Different brands of coils have different specifications, we do not know the correct reading for your coil, But the fact you are getting a reading is positive and suggests the inner circuit is connected as it should be.

[@jessicastaggs5607]

Mine is at 6.18. Based on your range, I'm assuming that it's bad.

[@Pushmowerrepair]

+Jessica Staggs Yes a reading of 6.18 suggest one of the inner windings has failed

[@NPartipilo]

I have a blue spark when checking plug when grounded against engine. Since the weedeater still will not start and I already have replaced lines, filter, carburetor, plug and etc, ..is it possible that the ignition module is weak, not putting out enough spark? Thoughts? Thanks..

[@Pushmowerrepair]

+NPartipilo A blue spark is usually a sign of a strong spark, from the sounds of things I would be checking the compression of your engine.

[@garrykrause2375]

COOL BEAT DUDEEEEE

[@H.W.H.alshammari]

Thanx

[@rusellkumar7011]

mine only gives 6.2 .Is that bad as I cannot start?

[@Pushmowerrepair]

Hi Russell A low reading like that suggests your coil is internally shorted and would not be working correctly

[@MrAvant123]

You cannot reliably test an ignition coil this way. Many coils are okay when cold but fail to deliver spark once hot I have seen this many times on 2 stroke engines.

[@yggameplays7448]

i have 16.28 on my coil is that bad?

[@Pushmowerrepair]

+Yolos Games Yes in general 16.28 is a high reading and could be the cause of a issue

[@legitcatcher2184]

Mine showed fine but it still won't spark

[@ivanstoinev1911]

why my lawnmower is breaking brand new ignition coils

[@theduder2617]

It has been a while since you posted, but if you are still battling this problem, check for excess oil around any part of the ignition system. If there is oil around the spark plug, and/or in, on and around the spark plug wire boot, it causes excess drain on the secondary winding of the coil which is basically an enclosed Tesla coil. Even a plug wire with oil on the outside insulation can cause rapid premature coil failure. Same applies to the coil itself.

[@kctraviesodj]

I have that problem with my John Deere he 45 and those coils aren’t cheap $95 each it keeps breaking them and I don’t know why

[@scottvan1898]

Edgar Aguilera I think the manufacturer don’t made coil runs for long time any more

[@jessecoleman2271]

That is a cdi coil isnt it...

[@simonprivate5131]

My 2t Victa coil shows 15.5 hahaha

[@feisarzamora7473]

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