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Denny


Joined: Dec 12, 2007
Points: 7

Toro CCR 2000, no spark from plug wire
Original Message   Dec 12, 2007 8:14 pm
I turned the key on and have no spark from the plug or even the plug wire when turning over the engine

How do I know if it is the coil magneto or the xstar module magneto?

It is a model 38180

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ride2live44


Joined: Dec 21, 2010
Points: 1

Re: Toro CCR 2000, no spark from plug wire
Reply #17   Dec 21, 2010 11:04 am
I had a friends ccr2000 that would run but always backfire. I asked around and was told that if it stays running the moduale was good, but I had a feeling that was the problem and wasn't spending 140 dollars on a hunch. Thanks to this tread I tried a universal ignition module from oregon (part #33-053) that I keep on hand and it runs great now. I did silicone around the wires on the unit for extra protection being this is a snowblower. Thanks to all in this tread for taking the time to share your findings.
borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: Toro CCR 2000, no spark from plug wire
Reply #18   Dec 21, 2010 11:28 am
Eighteen dollars vs. $140.00 for a Toro piece???? 

What do you figure?   $130.00 mark up?  Unbelievable!!!
niper99


Location: London Ont
Joined: Dec 2, 2007
Points: 354

Re: Toro CCR 2000, no spark from plug wire
Reply #19   Dec 22, 2010 1:50 am
l use these modules alot with older engines that have points that go bad, its a cheaper fix for the customer and a ton more reliable. l personally have NEVER seen one go bad yet.
sodamark


Joined: Dec 31, 2010
Points: 1

Re: Toro CCR 2000, no spark from plug wire
Reply #20   Dec 31, 2010 4:17 pm
As of yesterday, I had similar problems. No spark. Tried a new spark plug and that did not work. The writeups and advise on this post have been invaluable. Thanks everyone. Miller87's pics and summary were very helpful. I followed the same proceedures and actually ordered the stens module from the same supplier. The machine had never run this well since I purchased it ten years ago for 40 dollars. Sadly, after ten minutes of running, it quit as if the key had been turned to off. I pulled the spark plug and there is no spark again. Can these modules blow out that quickly? Could a bad coil cause it to fail? I clipped the wire from the old ignition module and used the wire nut provided to tie it the new wire. I used the negative wiring diagram for the module. Perhaps it's a defective module? Thanks for any thoughts or ideas. Mark
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pzeimet


Joined: Jan 26, 2011
Points: 2

Re: Toro CCR 2000, no spark from plug wire FIXED
Reply #21   Jan 26, 2011 1:49 am
Denny wrote:
FIXED!!!!!!!I had to scrape some paint to get a good ground and reverse the wires on the "universal" ignitor (Mega Fire II) $15.00 vs. $110.00 OEM

Blowin snow, thanks

Jan 25 2011
Denny, The xstar module went south on my 1992 Toro CCR2000 snowblower and after reading about your fix I also installed a Mega Fire II. The machine started right up. I ran it about five minutes,seems good. The next time I blow snow will be a better test. Actually it was this sight that led me to my problem. Thanks to all. 
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pzeimet


Joined: Jan 26, 2011
Points: 2

Re: Toro CCR 2000, no spark from plug wire
Reply #22   Jan 28, 2011 10:59 am
Blew snow yesterday with that little Toro for about a half hour after installing a $20 Stens Mega Fire II module. Ran great ,seems good.
fredmertz


Joined: Feb 4, 2011
Points: 3

Re: Toro CCR 2000, no spark from plug wire
Reply #23   Feb 4, 2011 11:25 am
Where do I order this mega fire II and how do I replace it?  My twenty year old CCR2000 will not restart after using it for a while until it gets cold again........All I have ever done to this machine is change the plug every year and replace the paddles once. Thanks
trouts2




Location: Marlboro MA
Joined: Dec 8, 2007
Points: 1328

Re: Toro CCR 2000, no spark from plug wire
Reply #24   Feb 4, 2011 8:24 pm
   Crapping out after running or a while and having to wait for cool-down to restart is typical with a bad plug.  You just might get away with a plug replacement
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fredmertz


Joined: Feb 4, 2011
Points: 3

Re: Toro CCR 2000, no spark from plug wire
Reply #25   Feb 5, 2011 8:52 am
New plug every year..............same result. Runs great as long as I don't try to restart after running it for twenty minutes or so. I have gotten used to doing the entire drive way and walks without stopping. Still would like to know about ordering the replacement module and any tips about installing it. Thanks again.
trouts2




Location: Marlboro MA
Joined: Dec 8, 2007
Points: 1328

Re: Toro CCR 2000, no spark from plug wire
Reply #26   Feb 5, 2011 9:19 am
   Have you tried testing for spark after gettnig hot and no restart?
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