On many of the Honda ATV models, the ignition process is initiated by the Ignition Pulse Generator, which is located near the stator. The pulse generator is cruicial, because without it, you have no ignition. In spite of its importance, I have never seen it mentioned in these forums. Why is that? I am hoping that Rurouni20xx will comment on this subject because if anyone has encountered the pulse generator in their experiences, he has.

Do we not hear much about the pulse generator simply because it is so reliable that it hardly ever fails? Does it degrade over time? I’ve never heard of anyone adjusting the gap. Is the gap adjustable? Is it possible for the pulse generator to malfunction slightly, causing the engine to run rough, and we interpret that to be caused by the carb or something else? Does the pulse generator ever get wet and what happens when it does? If an ATV goes into deep water, is it likely that the pulse generator will be affected? If so, can it be dried out, or must it be replaced? Should it be replaced after a certain amount of time as a matter of routine maintenance? Are there any other quirks that are nice to know about the pulse generator? I would like to improve my education in this area.