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stingerP

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cobra only starts after high pitch whine
« on: March 15, 2014, 09:40:18 PM »
Got a 2003 cobra 50 2t. With 9000miles. I can only get it to start after I hear a high pitch whine coming from the battery compartment.  The sound is very intermittent and takes several attempts of turning the key on and waiting and/or trying to turn it over with the kick/starter.  The battery is a little weak. Usually between 12.7-9v. Is the cdi making this sound? Does it need some extra charge by the battery?  Anyone come across this problem?
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tortoise

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Re: cobra only starts after high pitch whine
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2014, 09:54:08 PM »
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stingerP

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cobra only starts after high pitch whine
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2014, 08:31:45 PM »
That is internal to the CDI right?  Think I'll finish running continuity tests to see if I got a faulty connection to it.
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Re: cobra only starts after high pitch whine
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2014, 12:20:00 PM »
I don't know what its called but its a small box that has something to do with the starter in there. it clicks or something. that might be it. green and red wires maybe?
« Last Edit: March 21, 2014, 01:05:59 PM by dreflu »
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