Which Cdi Do I Have?

Your CDI has two plugs, a 4-pin and a 2-pin. The 4-pin side may have 3 or 4 wires connected to it (both AC and DC versions). If the 2-pin connector has only 1 wire going to it, it's a DC CDI. If there are 2 wires attached to the 2-pin connector, then it's an AC CDI.

How many types of CDI are there?

Most CDI modules are generally of two types: AC-CDI. The AC-CDI module obtains its electricity source solely from the alternating current produced by the alternator. The AC-CDI system is the most basic CDI system which is widely used in small engines.

Are all CDI the same?

Because ignition characteristics (particularly timing) vary widely across vehicle models, there's no one CDI box that can cover them all. The CDI must be matched to the engine that's being worked on. ... The CDI boxes in these systems are not interchangeable.

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