2006 YAMAHA WR 450F coil

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MAP-CONTROLLED CDI UNIT
MAP-CONTROLLED CDI UNIT
A map-controlled, CDI ignition system is used in the WR450F.
The microcomputer in the CDI unit detects the engine speed and throttle position, thus determining
the optimum ignition timing through the entire operating range. In this way, quick throttle response
can be achieved according to various riding conditions.
Throttle position sensorCDI unitIgnition coil
Pickup coilAC magneto rotor

Function of Component
Component Function
TPS
(throttle position sensor)Detects throttle valve opening and inputs it into the computer in the
CDI unit as a throttle opening signal.
Pickup coil Detects signal rotor revolutions and inputs them into the computer in
the CDI unit as engine revolution signals.
CDI unit The signals of the TPS and pickup coil sensor are analyzed by the
computer in the CDI unit, which then adjusts ignition timing for the
operation requirements.

Principal of 3-Dimensional Control
Conventionally, ignition timing was controlled only
by engine revolutions (2-dimensional control).
However, ignition timing needs advancement also
by engine load. Thus, accurate ignition timing can
be determined by adding throttle opening to deter-
mine ignition timing (3-dimensional control).
3-D Image Map of Ignition Timing
(different from actual characteristics)
Ignition timing
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IGNITION SYSTEM
EC620000
IGNITION SYSTEM
INSPECTION STEPS
Use the following steps for checking the possibility of the malfunctioning engine being attributable to
ignition system failure and for checking the spark plug which will not spark.
*1 marked: Refer to “FUSE INSPECTION” section in the CHAPTER 3.
*2 marked: Refer to “BATTERY INSPECTION AND CHARGING” section in the CHAPTER 3.
*3 marked: Only when the ignition checker is used.
NOTE:
•Remove the following parts before inspection.
1) Seat
2) Fuel tank
•Use the following special tools in this inspection.
Dynamic spark tester:
YM-34487
Ignition checker:
90890-06754Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112
*1 Check fuse.Replace fuse and
check wire harness.
*2 Check battery Recharge or replace.
Spark gap test*3 Clean or replace
spark plug.
Check entire ignition
system for connection.
(couplers, leads and
ignition coil)Repair or replace.
Check “ENGINE STOP”
button.Replace.
Check main switch. Replace.
Check ignition coil. Primary coil Replace.
Secondary coil Replace.
Check AC magneto. Pick-up coil Replace.
Check neutral switch. Repair or replace.
Replace CDI unit.
OK
OK
No spark
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
Spark No good
No good
No good
No good
No good No good
No good
No good
No good

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SPARK GAP TEST
1. Disconnect the ignition coil from spark
plug.
2. Remove the ignition coil cap.
3. Connect the dynamic spark tester 1 (igni-
tion checker 2) as shown.
•Ignition coil 3
•Spark plug 4
ÈFor USA and CDN
ÉExcept for USA and CDN
4. Kick the kickstarter.
5. Check the ignition spark gap.
6. Start engine, and increase spark gap until
misfire occurs. (for USA and CDN only)
Minimum spark gap:
6.0 mm (0.24 in)
È
É
COUPLERS, LEADS AND IGNITION COIL
CONNECTION INSPECTION
1. Check:
•Couplers and leads connection
Rust/dust/looseness/short-circuit →
Repair or replace.
•Ignition coil and spark plug as they are fit-
ted
Push in the ignition coil until it closely
contacts the spark plug hole in the cylin-
der head cover.
EC625001
“ENGINE STOP” BUTTON INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
•“ENGINE STOP” button conduct
No continuity while being pushed → Replace.
Continuity while being freed → Replace.
2. Inspect:
•Rubber part
a
Tears/damage → Replace. Tester (+) lead
→ Black lead
1
Tester (–) lead
→ Black lead
2
B
1 B
2 Tester selec-
tor position
PUSH IN
Ω
×
×× × 1
FREE
a

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MAIN SWITCH INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
•Main switch conduct
Continuous while the main switch is moved to
“OFF” → Replace.
Not continuous while the main switch is moved
to “ON” → Replace.
2. Inspect:
•Main switch indicator light
Use 12 V battery.
Indicator light does not come on → Replace.
3. Inspect:
•Rubber part a
Tears/damage → Replace. Tester (+) lead
→ Red lead
1
Tester (–) lead
→ Brown lead
2
R
1 Br
2 Tester selec-
tor position
ON
Ω
×
×× × 1
OFF
Battery (+) lead
→ Red/Black lead
1
Battery (–) lead
→ Black lead
2
a
EC626002
IGNITION COIL INSPECTION
1. Remove the ignition coil cap.
2. Inspect:
•Primary coil resistance
Out of specification → Replace.
Tester (+) lead
→ Orange lead
1
Tester (–) lead
→ Black lead
2
Primary coil
resistanceTester selector
position
0.08 ~ 0.10
Ω at
20 °C (68 °F)Ω
× 1

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3. Inspect:
•Secondary coil resistance
Out of specification → Replace.
4. Inspect:
•Sealed portion of ignition coil a
•Spark plug terminal pin b
•Threaded portion of spark plug c
Wear → Replace.
AC MAGNETO INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
•Pick-up coil resistance
Out of specification → Replace.
NEUTRAL SWITCH INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
•Neutral switch conduct
No continuity while in neutral → Replace.
Continuity while in gear → Replace.
EC628000
CDI UNIT INSPECTION
Check all electrical components. If no fault is
found, replace the CDI unit. Then check the
electrical components again.Tester (+) lead
→ Orange lead
1
Tester (–) lead
→ Spark plug terminal
2
Secondary coil
resistanceTester selector
position
4.6 ~ 6.8 k
Ω at
20 °C (68 °F)k
Ω
× 1
Tester (+) lead
→ Red lead
1
Tester (–) lead
→ White lead
2
Pick-up coil
resistanceTester selector
position
248 ~ 372
Ω at
20 °C (68 °F)Ω
× 100
Tester (+) lead
→ Sky blue lead
1
Tester (–) lead
→ Ground
2
Sb
1 Ground 2
Tester selec-
tor position
NEUTRAL
Ω
×
×× × 1
IN GEAR
RW
12
–+ Ω×1
1
2L/W Sb

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CHARGING SYSTEM
EC680000
CHARGING SYSTEM
EC681001
INSPECTION STEPS
If the battery is not charged, use the following inspection steps.
*1 marked: Refer to “FUSE INSPECTION” section in the CHAPTER 3.
*2 marked: Refer to “BATTERY INSPECTION AND CHARGING” section in the CHAPTER 3.
NOTE:
•Remove the following parts before inspection.
1) Seat
2) Fuel tank
•Use the following special tool in this inspection.
Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112
*1 Check fuse.Replace fuse and
check wire harness.
*2 Check battery. Recharge or replace.
Check each coupler and
wire connection.Repair or replace.
Check charging voltage.Charging system is
good.
Check AC magneto. Charging coil Replace.
Replace rectifier/regulator.
OK
OK
OK
No good
OK
No good
No good No good
No good OK

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EC624000
COUPLERS AND LEADS CONNECTION
INSPECTION
1. Check:
•Couplers and leads connection
Rust/dust/looseness/short-circuit →
Repair or replace.
CHARGING VOLTAGE INSPECTION
1. Start the engine.
2. Inspect:
•Charging voltage
Out of specification → If no failure is
found in checking the source coil resis-
tance, replace the rectifier/regulator.
Tester (+) lead
→ Red lead
1
Tester (–) lead
→ Black lead
2
Charging
voltageTester selector
position
14.1 ~ 14.9 V at
5,000 r/minDCV-20
R
BW Y1
2
3. Inspect:
•Charging coil resistance
Out of specification → Replace.
Tester (+) lead
→ White lead
1
Tester (–) lead
→ Ground
2
Charging coil
resistanceTester selector
position
0.288 ~ 0.432
Ω
at 20 °C (68 °F)Ω
× 1

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TPS (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR) SYSTEM
EC690000
TPS (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR) SYSTEM
INSPECTION STEPS
If the TPS will not operate, use the following inspection steps.
NOTE:
Use the following special tools in this inspection.
Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112
Check entire ignition
system for connection.Repair or replace.
Check TPS. TPS coil Replace.
Check CDI unit.TPS input
voltageReplace.
OK
OK
No good
No good
No good