Can't find gl 1200A computer.
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If you have a working ICU. I'm willing to trade 2 of my defective ICU's.
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To me it is a matter of what the factory calls the unit and even then they can be inconsistent. The name I used is what it is labeled in the electrical factory manual, the parts manual calls it an Igniter Unit. The 'black box' in the Gl1200 I/A is only analyzing inputs to set spark stuff and it isn't doing near what ECMs do in newer machines. Part of the variations are the 1200 was the first Wing to utilize a black box, it was the mid 80s and this stuff was just getting going. Today there are so many black boxes (in vehicles) they all have different names and the list seems to grow with each new model that comes out. Good luck
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To me it is a matter of what the factory calls the unit and even then they can be inconsistent. The name I used is what it is labeled in the electrical factory manual, the parts manual calls it an Igniter Unit. The 'black box' in the Gl1200 I/A is only analyzing inputs to set spark stuff and it isn't doing near what ECMs do in newer machines. Part of the variations are the 1200 was the first Wing to utilize a black box, it was the mid 80s and this stuff was just getting going. Today there are so many black boxes (in vehicles) they all have different names and the list seems to grow with each new model that comes out. Good luck
The OP says he has 2 defective units. Something happened when he reversed the connections on the starter relay. Wondering how he knows the igniter unit is the problem without trying a known good one. Hard to tell exactly what happened with the reverse polarity.
Here is a company that sells new aftermarket ones.
www.regulatorrectifier.com
Here is a company that sells new aftermarket ones.
1984-1987 Honda Goldwing GL1200 TCI Igniter CDI Unit
This is a new aftermarket replacement for the Goldwing GL1200 Igniter (TCI) which has been discontinued by Honda. OE #(s): 30400-MG9-741, 30400-MG9-742 The original ignition unit may have been stamped with one of these numbers: (TID14-32, MG9, 131100-4260, 131100-3820, 131100-4261, AKBZ40...
www.regulatorrectifier.com
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Perfect. Glad to see availability.The OP says he has 2 defective units. Something happened when he reversed the connections on the starter relay. Wondering how he knows the igniter unit is the problem without trying a known good one. Hard to tell exactly what happened with the reverse polarity.
Here is a company that sells new aftermarket ones.
1984-1987 Honda Goldwing GL1200 TCI Igniter CDI Unit
This is a new aftermarket replacement for the Goldwing GL1200 Igniter (TCI) which has been discontinued by Honda. OE #(s): 30400-MG9-741, 30400-MG9-742 The original ignition unit may have been stamped with one of these numbers: (TID14-32, MG9, 131100-4260, 131100-3820, 131100-4261, AKBZ40...
I still think it may be another problem. Let's see if the OP is wiling to spend the money for a new unit.
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I have electrical trouble shooting manual for gl 1200A. My bike cranks but won't start. There is no spark on the spark plugs. Coils tested according to specs. The diode, battery, and sparkplugs are new. Manual says that to test for the CDI or ICU to know if it's working, connect the negative pole of the digital meter to battery negative pole and the positive pole end of the meter to the disconnected connector ( wiring side) of the ignition coil and start the engine. If there is no spark, the CDI is defective.
I sent a link for a brand new CDI.
After all the extensive troubleshooting, you never mentioned checking the kill switch. The 1200 will crank and not start if the switch is off or defective. Do you have the 12 volt going to the control unit?
I no longer have the manual for my 1200, so this is just a guess.
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Tnx for the links for CDI. The kill switch is in run position. I'll check if there is voltage running on it. I just thought of it yesterday. I want to make sure (WITH YOUR HELP) that there is nothing I've missed before buying the new CDI.
I tested the kill switch. It's good. Is there anything else that I missed which prevents the sptark plugs to spark? I just don't want to buy expensive ICU if that is not the cause of no spark.
Do you have 12 volts at the kill switch? 12 volts while on and 0 when off.
I'm not sure since I don't have my manual anymore, but it may be the pulse generator located under the timing belt cover. Do you have 12 volts going to the ICU?
Hopefully someone familiar with a 1200 will respond. It's been 20 years since I had my '85.
I'm not sure since I don't have my manual anymore, but it may be the pulse generator located under the timing belt cover. Do you have 12 volts going to the ICU?
Hopefully someone familiar with a 1200 will respond. It's been 20 years since I had my '85.
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I have 11.76 volts going to the ignition coil. At the kill switch I have 0.17 volts open (0) position while 0.00 at run position. Battery voltage is 13.7 volts.
Correction on earlier reply. I got 6.67 volts at the kill switch.
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Can you pls send me again the link for the ICU. I can't find on my email again.
1984-1987 Honda Goldwing GL1200 TCI Igniter CDI Unit
This is a new aftermarket replacement for the Goldwing GL1200 Igniter (TCI) which has been discontinued by Honda. OE #(s): 30400-MG9-741, 30400-MG9-742 The original ignition unit may have been stamped with one of these numbers: (TID14-32, MG9, 131100-4260, 131100-3820, 131100-4261, AKBZ40...
www.regulatorrectifier.com
One thing I just noticed on their site,
"Please email us about the CDI test and repair and stator rewind service."
They may be able to repair one of your old ones for less $$$
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