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Hall Control Unit Test

  1. Ensure ignition coil is okay. Disconnect plugs from idle stabilizer and connect them together. Disconnect Hall control unit. Connect voltmeter positive lead to terminal 4, and negative lead to terminal 2 on control unit connector.
  2. Turn ignition on. Voltmeter should indicate battery voltage. If not, check for open circuit in wiring. Repair as necessary. Turn ignition off and reconnect Hall control unit.
  3. Disconnect Hall generator connector from distributor. Connect voltmeter negative lead to terminal 1, and positive lead to terminal 15 on ignition coil. Turn ignition on.
  4. Voltmeter reading should be 2 volts minimum, then voltage must drop to zero after 1-2 seconds. If reading is incorrect, replace Hall control unit and ignition coil.
  5. Briefly tap center wire from disconnected Hall generator sending unit connector to ground. Voltage must increase briefly to a minimum of 2 volts. If not, check for open circuit in wiring to Hall control unit. If wiring is okay, replace Hall control unit. Turn ignition off.
  6. Connect voltmeter to outer terminals of Hall generator connector. Turn ignition on. Voltmeter should indicate a minimum of 5 volts. If reading is correct, but defect still exists, replace ignition system control unit and check for open wiring between generator and control unit. Repair as necessary.