HOW-TO Fix A Chainsaw With No Spark - Ignition Module Replacement

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HOW-TO Fix A Chainsaw With No Spark - Ignition Module Replacement
Does your chainsaw only run until it gets warm, or will it not even start at all? It could be that you have weak or no spark at all at the spark plug.
Watch as I show you how to repair this problem.
Iginition module is Stihl part #1133 400 1350
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@donyboy73 4 жыл бұрын

Does your chainsaw only run until it gets warm, or will it not even start at all? It could be that you have weak or no spark at all at the spark plug.

@gasperajdnik5627 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a mechanic 👨‍🔧👨‍🏭, I have 16 experereants. I have a chainsaw and I fix it some Times. I know how to repair small engines, cars, motorcycles. I love your videos 🤝8-)

@jk30hussain 4 жыл бұрын

My chainsaw stopped working since last week it has no spark,after disconnecting ignition wire it sparks a lil though. I would like to know what should be done next

@zmanphx 2 жыл бұрын

My Chinese chainsaw which is new has the same symptom. Run strong when cold then dies and won't start when warm. I replaced the carburetor. Same thing starts right up when cold. Why would coil fail when warm?

@berylmohd 2 жыл бұрын

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@idkaybictd1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to upload. Managed to fix 'no spark' issue. It turned out not to be the ignition unit but a combination of bad earth and loose switch cable. You gave me the confidence to properly open up and investigate. Cheers from SCOTLAND!

@bedwards495 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all your instructions! You've walked me thru three repairs so far and your step by step diagnosis and repair instructions are so easy to follow. So glad i didn't chuck my ms170 to the trash bin. I've probably cut about four or five cords of almond and fig wood since installing my ignition coil with your help. Again thank you.

@frankdigiovanni4946 6 жыл бұрын

I would like to add to my previous comment,what is really astounding about you is this you take the complex an make it simple!!!!👍

@360Prairie 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Dony. Your production quality is right up there with DIY tv shows. It's obvious you spend a lot of time getting your shots just right, and editing the videos very well.

@philipjean1086 3 жыл бұрын

Love my ms261C but replaced both oil pump $120 and ignition module $170 in first 3 years. Have a 1984 sthil 028 wood boss only part ever had to replace was carb boot. I’m pretty handy fixing stuff but Donny your videos are the absolute best on you tube and are very helpful to me. Thank You

@duracurvature 4 жыл бұрын

Great troubleshooting video. Thanks for running the saw. Always nice to see the repair all the way through. For anyone passionate about IC engines, we always love to see them come alive.

@martinjalbert7630 3 жыл бұрын

You made my day after my Ms660 stopped working when hot. I thought I had flooded it, but no spark, I had a coil on hand, with your instructions it was back at work within 15 minutes. It started 1st pull the next morning. Thanks.

@overcomer8217 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your time and knowledge. You have given me the confidence to this seventy year old timer to rebuild my Stihl MS180C. You do a great service. Denny, Caope Cod

@PTSix-eg4zj Жыл бұрын

I normally don't get into comments but I must thank you. I have a Stihl 012AV that most certainly had an issue with dying when it got hot. Your comment that the spark plug can contribute to this saved me! You cannot purchase an ignition module anymore for my saw...so I thought I would at least try the spark plug after your comment...it worked!!! Before the saw would fire up no problem, run great...then die once it was hot. I replaced with a brand new NGK, it fired up, it got hot, it got hotter, it screamed, it wailed...it did not die! Before getting a new module one must try a new plug first. Thank you for your help!

@paintrock 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all of these videos. Neither my MS180C nor my 026 Pro would start after sitting for a year. Using your diagnostic tips and some relatively inexpensive parts, I have them both up and running.

@vytis3590 6 жыл бұрын

I tested my spark plug using your method. It was just a bad wire connection to control module and that fixed my Husqvarna's saw starting problem. Thank you so much!

@reginaldharrison8650 4 жыл бұрын

Dony thanks you so much I had a weak coil it would start some time had me question what was wrong. Your videos are easy to understand God bless you.

@McKlusky2012 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for showing us how easy it could be to find the reason with ignition problems! Great job !

@freddygill3425 3 жыл бұрын

Great teaching! Very clear and no wasted time. Thank you!!!

@mackjoe3978 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Great job, straight to the point with no rambling on how to replace the module.

@stevestoyanac6993 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dony! My saw won't start. No spark. The shop is two weeks out to repair it. But; thanks to you, I'll order a new coil kit and fix it myself and save a bunch of money by doing so.

@richardboston2148 2 жыл бұрын

this hus 240 has me stump no spark replaced coil/flywheel removed ground lead also check coil to ground new spark plug and still no spark turn flywheel with drill motor approx 1500 rpm and still no spark any suggestion

@JoshMcGrath98 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the very descriptive video. I don't know small engines at all and all other vids say magnets at top, but don't say what they are. So thank you from a new home mechanic for the great video!

@dansego3789 2 жыл бұрын

Great video had no idea where the ignition module was and troubleshooting a grounded ignition,fixed myself on the farm saved me time and money thank you very very much Dan

@100PercentOS2 4 жыл бұрын

This video is one of the best I've seen in a while. I learned quite a bit watching.

@BrucesShop 7 жыл бұрын

These coils are expensive. I have been looking for an aftermarket. But no luck. Thanks Don. Great video. I recognised the part # in the your comments.

@GregArnett-lo2ip 3 ай бұрын

I especially liked the tip about disconnecting the positive wire isolates it to the coil exclusively. That made me much more confident to order a new coil. Thanks!

@wendellsmith1964 3 жыл бұрын

KZfaq is great; excellent videos like this allow us DIYs to save a lot of money. Thank you.

@fredmartine674 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here, I have a 044 Stihl chainsaw. Recently, it only ran when it was cold and shut down once it warmed up but now it won't even start no more. I strongly believe it's the ignition module, haven't replace that for many years. Thanks for the info video.

@jimmyduggan323 4 жыл бұрын

Precise and explained simply . Top job :)

@curlykipper 6 жыл бұрын

great video and super presentation skills. To the point, clear explanations and FREE. Thanks a lot.

@speedygrasshopper9768 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, helped me quickly diagnose a Chinese 6200 62cc chainsaw where the on off switch was bad right new from the factory. Once I unplugged that black wire from the coil the spark plug was sparking while cranking. I'm sure that definitely means they don't do quality control or start each one up before packing them up. Anyway, ordered 5 new switches from ebay for half the price that one would cost shipped from a USA seller. While it's probably gonna take up to a month to arrive, I just turn it off with the choke, they turn off fine that way too.

@KerryBatdorf 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Help. Following your instructions to replace the MS 280 ignition module it now starts right up. However, at one point you mention starting problems could also be in some other part of the electrical system. Now, some time later after cutting a cord or two my saw will not TURN OFF when I move the switch to the OFF position. It sure would be nice to see more info about the other parts of the electrical system and what kinds of problems they might typically have.

@oldeagle1851 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation simple/short and clear.

@todddra 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Informative, high def, good camera work, Good naration. Thanks!

@Tony-Waldron 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, easy to follow and understand.

@CTSCAPER 7 жыл бұрын

You made that look so easy. Great job Donny!

@irenemackenzie3232 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Tony, very informative and super easy to follow.

@douglapointe6810 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Step by step and very clear with great tips.

@mikesmith1473 Жыл бұрын

Great video Dony, However, I would like to add one more tid-bit of advice. I have a Poulen 2250 that was driving me crazy. I had checked for spark and the spark plug was sparking fine but it would not start. Even with starter fluid it would not start. The carb was good, the gas lines were good, good compression, the spark plug was sparking but it would not run. Then I noticed an unusually large gap between the ignition coil and the flywheel. Why or how that happened I’ll never know. After I properly gapped the ignition coil the old 2250 runs like a new one. Thought I would share that with you so you can pass it on.

@treesplease4053 4 жыл бұрын

Superb, clear advice, thanks very much, job done, my saw is back running so I am a happy boy again.

@allmountainsawrepair2241 4 жыл бұрын

dony boy is a great technician.very helpful

@seahippies 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the help mate - from Australia *use a playing card 'guage' by the verniers it was 0.9 I'm getting 2 years from $14 coils from eBay - Carbs for the lower end MS series under $20 as well compared to the Stihl 'Genuine' parts.That genuine coil in OzTralia is about $80 USD

@Jocabod 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Thanks for your great videos. I've been restoring a Craftsman 18" 42cc saw. It looks to have had very little use but the fuel lines were disintegrated when I acquired it. I replaced the lines and it started and ran rough for 30 seconds or so then it died and would not start again. I replaced the spark plug and nothing. Because it had started I didn't think it was electrical so rebuilt and cleaned the carb. Still nothing so finally checked for spark and nothing using both spark plugs. So I ordered a new coil which fits but the terminal was different as was the angle on the spark plug lead cap.which made it tight to put the cover on. Still wouldn't start and no spark even with the new coil. What should I check/do now?🤔

@frederickjuneau7874 7 жыл бұрын

Always great to listen to 😎

@josecordova5513 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the valuable information... you inspire me to fix my own equipment... thanks again.....

@watermanone7567 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks, good to see repair video's again.

@GiocaToreGP 7 жыл бұрын

Good job, like always.

@paulhaines5755 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. Thanks! Think my 064's got a bad one. Runs good till hot, dies won't start. Now I'm at the point where it simply won't start and spark is present but seems kinda random or where you really got pull it to see it. I'll try the things you show here. Thanks!

@jplieurance 2 жыл бұрын

Very good. You explain the process and reasoning very nicely.

@mercifulmama 6 жыл бұрын

You are a excellent teacher - thank u 4 your help & God bless u :)

@snellsentinel6485 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your efforts regarding the replacement of this component in the still however the reality in the cost in doing so in new zealand makes the job prohibitive of course this is due to the expensive cost of parts that module retail price of $195 . thanks for your vido kind regards snell

@siemonhg 4 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video. Thank you!

@reginaldharrison8650 3 жыл бұрын

I learned so much from you Don just what I always needed thank you do much.

@gilclose5137 5 жыл бұрын

ANOTHER GREAT TUTORIAL - THANKYOU

@MissouriOldTimer 7 жыл бұрын

I've had the spark plug close to the opening and pulled the rope, it does make a pretty good flash when the fuel ignites..lol

@viperstrike3827 2 жыл бұрын

I have lost arm hair from that!

@63256325N 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos.

@VoteTeaParty 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent job with the "zoom ins" you should contract out to Canadian and American industry.

@tonym6920 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Dony!

@TheExcep_tion 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. To the point, informative and helpful. I subscribed. Thanks.

@clayton8395 6 жыл бұрын

Hello and good day all. Thanks for all the great videos Donyboy but I just found out I have an electrical problem on my ms270c which is not the ignition module. Would you be able to help with an electrical troubleshooting video? Thanks again for all the time and effort you put into your videos.

@johnmanning1006 7 жыл бұрын

hay dony thanks for donate your time to help others, you make the world a better place.

@dwoodog Жыл бұрын

Thanks Don. The coil on my little MS211 seems to have gave up. This video was exactly what I needed.

@johncurrie1789 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. Simple, clear explanation.

@susanacorado8537 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! thank you!

@carverindian 4 жыл бұрын

Question I have a stihl 024 Av starts great runs great until you raise it above your shoulders then it dies out. Fresh gas it has . Dealer has it claims coil ignition but does it take 3 weeks or longer to get part?

@homersturgill9172 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help.

@peterlambert-gorwyn6065 Жыл бұрын

Really good, helpful and informative guide. Thank you

@fred306801 Жыл бұрын

You make it look easy, sometimes things will fall into place and some times not so much.

@freddyguy6297 Жыл бұрын

Good Deal !!! Very helpful. Perfection!

@marknye51.thefixitguy 3 ай бұрын

great video again Dony. I am working on a new MS261C m-tronic saw that has no spark. I also found that when the chain break is engaged you cannot pull the recoi. I pulled the break cover off and found one of the tension springs was broken. I wounder if that may have contributed to the no spark issue. I'll do some more troubleshooting and make sure it's the coil.

@timbehm1320 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I took this apart and needed help, getting it back together appreciate the detail

@donyboy73 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@stormchaser8605 7 жыл бұрын

You f'in rock man, thanks for helping all of us DIY'rs along!

@donyboy73 7 жыл бұрын

thanks dude

@semco72057 7 жыл бұрын

I liked the way you diagnosed the problem and fixed that chainsaw. I have a Stihl chainsaw which is hard to pull over and don't want to start for me. The saw have been in the shop several times and I still have problems with it. After the problems I have had my solution is to never buy another Stihl saw again.

@robertaguirre8054 29 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot brother have a blessed day 🙏

@nicolauscory2065 6 жыл бұрын

Great job. Nice saw.

@tomkreye6674 Жыл бұрын

Another great and helpful video. I have this same saw and can’t figure out how to plug the hole for winter operation. Am I missing a part to cover the hole for summer?

@rightousman Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@snaponjohn100 7 жыл бұрын

Great video Dony. thanks for sharing.

@johnkosheluk1041 7 жыл бұрын

I am a stihl tech i like how the inside of the saw was clean

@davewilson7565 3 жыл бұрын

Great channel Donny 👍🏻

@Dinoxt12 6 жыл бұрын

Dony is a good mechanic 4Sure, thanks .And he likes that big power Stihl MS270

@chrisgould9960 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial, thank you.

@roba9335 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I did your test and unplugged the black wire and then checked and it had plenty of spark. I think the problem might be in the switch. Any videos on switch replacement/and further checking of the wires.

@lmalino695 6 жыл бұрын

On an older unit which has points which may be problematic, is there an easy way to determine whether the coil is the problem without having to to go all the way into the points?

@josedejesus6185 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks!

@patgraham3486 6 жыл бұрын

excellent video very easy to follow very helpful thanks so much

@michmich9826 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo merci a vous travail de pro !

@jasonpanozzo3317 4 ай бұрын

I passed silver school but your videos really help better than the modules on icademy

@ewaugh69 4 жыл бұрын

Another great vid. Thanks!

@diegovaquero3574 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! For the Video, it helped a lot!! And one question, why doesn’t my chainsaw’s chain not stop automatically, without using the brake? Thank you!!

@thembasigasa8302 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a good teaching god bless you

@thomasdingo5191 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, great video very well done. I can go and replace my coil with confidence now.

@emersoncampbell2661 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your through explanation.

@alort5358 3 жыл бұрын

Doc I got a got a stihl fs80r trimer 4137 3401 and put a new ignition coil 4137 -400-1350 and switch is good but no spark? Thank you for the videos you doing a good job!

@clint4004 3 жыл бұрын

I picked up a dolmar PS 420 that won't start only pops once..has spark. Immediately suspected the coil..checked flywheel key just to be sure...great video thanks

@davidhobson8284 6 жыл бұрын

I just keep learning more and more from donyboy73 on chainsaws how about do the same video but on a Husqvarna?

@williamriedel1686 Жыл бұрын

Best no nonsense chainsaw tutorial channel.

@genebodeman1289 4 жыл бұрын

It seems I never have time to see how till after I've paid to have it Done! How do you fix that?

@darrenbergeson7037 5 жыл бұрын

I have a question. I have a stihl 210c that had a melted clutch. So I ordered a After market gas tank/engine cover. The problem is that the holes that mount the ignition module are not the same. Any way of figuring out what updated module would fit in new saw body? Thanks for your help..

@joepruneda2263 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you MAESTRO!

@luksurias 3 жыл бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="280">4:40</a> I dont know on witch side i have to put the paper to make space. Thank you for all video you share with us.