Confused on CDI

Slaphappy · 04-03-2017, 07:16 PM

I have the Tao Tao Rhino and I am looking to get a spare CDI to carry with me.

With the engine off and the key in on position the lights come on. I'm assuming that makes it DC. But When I took off the box and compared it to parts I'm seeing on line it matches the AC plugs. 6 pin square.

How do I know if I need AC or DC?

Bruce's · 04-03-2017, 07:57 PM

I just googled the rhino CDI hoping for a picture ,and excalibermotorsports on eBay has them OEM for $12.95 ,for that money I would just order a few and not be bothered worrying about if it's ac or dc .

humanbeing · 04-03-2017, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Slaphappy

...How do I know if I need AC or DC?

AC or DC headlight are nothing related to CDI !!!
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Check the stock wiring:
AC: [key ON position]Voltage is NIL until spinned the starter (>40V) | The wire connects from stator dircectly| often in black & red
DC: [Key ON postion] There's ~1?V | The wire bonded to battery / rec

Mudflap · 04-03-2017, 08:54 PM

I would recommend getting one from Eagle ATV parts or another place that sells actual Taotao CDIs. I tried 3 different ones from ebay that were advertised to work on the Taotao 250 and none of them worked correctly. All too advanced.

Darth Racer · 04-03-2017, 08:54 PM

I still haven't ordered a spare CDI for mine yet. Want to get a couple of other spare parts like the rectifier/regulator etc.

Only thing I do know is stick with a OEM CDI unless you can get a confirmed reply of a non OEM one that works. Read in a lot of places upgraded ones don't work.

Slaphappy · 04-03-2017, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humanbeing

AC or DC headlight are nothing related to CDI !!!
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Check the stock wiring:
AC: [key ON position]Voltage is NIL until spinned the starter (>40V) | The wire connects from stator dircectly| often in black & red
DC: [Key ON postion] There's ~1?V | The wire bonded to battery / rec

Thanks!

Mine looks like this..
https://www.vmcchineseparts.com/coll...c-250cc-engine

Going to check Eagle for it.

Slaphappy · 04-03-2017, 09:10 PM

I need to slow down. Working 60 hour weeks and trying to fit this in is going to get me in trouble. I got home from work and took the CDI out with a flashlight in mouth. Put it back in the same way and it wouldn't start. I was afraid I bent a pin or something so I took the box off and put it back on about three times.

Tried pressing the kill switch 20 times and finally realized I had taken the plug wire off to give me more room. I wouldn't have been able to sleep if it hadn't started.

Bruce's · 04-03-2017, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudflap

I would recommend getting one from Eagle ATV parts or another place that sells actual Taotao CDIs. I tried 3 different ones from ebay that were advertised to work on the Taotao 250 and none of them worked correctly. All too advanced.

The $12.95 one from Excalibur I mentioned is supposed to be an o.e.m. one .

humanbeing · 04-03-2017, 11:33 PM

AC-cdi

DC-cdi

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Ac to dc : It's easy https://translate.google.com/transla...502&edit-text= Isn't it?

Slaphappy · 04-11-2017, 07:55 PM

CDI from VMC got here. It looks identical but haven't had a chance to plug it in yet. Worth a shot for $5.. if it works I may get a couple.

Still waiting on the carb.. didn't realize it would take almost a month to get it.

Slaphappy · 04-12-2017, 02:32 PM

Although it looks identical the CDI doesn't work. Shoulda listened and got the one from Eagle.

Mudflap · 04-12-2017, 03:15 PM

The CG engines used in Taotao quads must have the trigger coil located in a different place, or a different flywheel, or both. Wonder who the manufacturer is? Read somewhere they are CF Moto but I've seen nothing to back that up.

2LZ · 04-12-2017, 03:47 PM

Even though I've always been told they're junk, I've only had one CDI go bad and it's when the little rubber band broke and it fell on the exhaust of my XMoto. Not cool to smell plastic and then lose power a few miles from the truck.

Now you got me paranoid. I may grab one of these as well. I wonder if the TT250 takes the same one since it's also a CG?

Slaphappy · 04-12-2017, 08:33 PM

For all I know the one on there may last for years.. just figure having a spare with me is good preparation. Small and easy to carry. Comparable to having extra fuses in my vehicle I suppose.

Only fuse I remember ever replacing was on a cigarette lighter. But dang it..if I ever do need a fuse I got one with me!

Slaphappy · 04-27-2017, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce's

The $12.95 one from Excalibur I mentioned is supposed to be an o.e.m. one .

I ended up getting one from them. It came today and I can confirm it works. Thanks for the info. Carb came today...just need to find time now.

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Slaphappy Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 30	Confused on CDI I have the Tao Tao Rhino and I am looking to get a spare CDI to carry with me. With the engine off and the key in on position the lights come on. I'm assuming that makes it DC. But When I took off the box and compared it to parts I'm seeing on line it matches the AC plugs. 6 pin square. How do I know if I need AC or DC?
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04-03-2017, 11:33 PM	#9
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2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	Even though I've always been told they're junk, I've only had one CDI go bad and it's when the little rubber band broke and it fell on the exhaust of my XMoto. Not cool to smell plastic and then lose power a few miles from the truck. Now you got me paranoid. I may grab one of these as well. I wonder if the TT250 takes the same one since it's also a CG? __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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04-03-2017, 07:57 PM	#2
Bruce's Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sudbury ,Ontario Posts: 855	I just googled the rhino CDI hoping for a picture ,and excalibermotorsports on eBay has them OEM for $12.95 ,for that money I would just order a few and not be bothered worrying about if it's ac or dc .
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04-03-2017, 08:54 PM	#4
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,961	I would recommend getting one from Eagle ATV parts or another place that sells actual Taotao CDIs. I tried 3 different ones from ebay that were advertised to work on the Taotao 250 and none of them worked correctly. All too advanced.
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04-03-2017, 08:54 PM	#5
Darth Racer Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: MD Posts: 558	I still haven't ordered a spare CDI for mine yet. Want to get a couple of other spare parts like the rectifier/regulator etc. Only thing I do know is stick with a OEM CDI unless you can get a confirmed reply of a non OEM one that works. Read in a lot of places upgraded ones don't work.
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04-03-2017, 09:10 PM	#7
Slaphappy Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 30	I need to slow down. Working 60 hour weeks and trying to fit this in is going to get me in trouble. I got home from work and took the CDI out with a flashlight in mouth. Put it back in the same way and it wouldn't start. I was afraid I bent a pin or something so I took the box off and put it back on about three times. Tried pressing the kill switch 20 times and finally realized I had taken the plug wire off to give me more room. I wouldn't have been able to sleep if it hadn't started.
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04-11-2017, 07:55 PM	#10
Slaphappy Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 30	CDI from VMC got here. It looks identical but haven't had a chance to plug it in yet. Worth a shot for $5.. if it works I may get a couple. Still waiting on the carb.. didn't realize it would take almost a month to get it.
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04-12-2017, 02:32 PM	#11
Slaphappy Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 30	Although it looks identical the CDI doesn't work. Shoulda listened and got the one from Eagle.
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04-12-2017, 03:15 PM	#12
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,961	The CG engines used in Taotao quads must have the trigger coil located in a different place, or a different flywheel, or both. Wonder who the manufacturer is? Read somewhere they are CF Moto but I've seen nothing to back that up.
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04-12-2017, 08:33 PM	#14
Slaphappy Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 30	For all I know the one on there may last for years.. just figure having a spare with me is good preparation. Small and easy to carry. Comparable to having extra fuses in my vehicle I suppose. Only fuse I remember ever replacing was on a cigarette lighter. But dang it..if I ever do need a fuse I got one with me!
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