Stihl 020AV ignition module replacement

[grweb]

i have one of the first generation Stihl 020AV "Professional" saws. Seems like the ignition module is bad - just quit firing. i bought a used working ignition setup (coil and module components) off ebay and was told initially it was off of a first gen 020. Well what the seller meant to say was that it off of a first gen 015. This setup looks exactly like what Stihl is offering as a retrofit replacement ignition kit for the first gen 020 saws. However i am not sure if 1.) the 015 kit will work on the 020 - do not see why not and 2.) how the silly thing bolts down underneath the flywheel - there is a significant configuration difference between this conversion kit and the original part.

Does anyone have any experience with this conversion and if so is there information somewhere i can get that will help me understand how to mount this new system?

 

[RES]

I have seen the ignition module mounted in two places on the 020av. I believe the early ones were mounted on the coil frame using the screw closest to the center (triangle shape pole). I have a 020av apart in front of me where the module is mounted inside under the plastic cap. The module number is 1118 400 1001. It has a mounting flange that is a part of the module with one hole in it . A screw attaches the flange to the saw body and provides the ground. The coil wire goes to the screw on the ignition module. I don't think it matters where the module is mounted as long as the module frame is grounded and away from the rotating parts of the saw.

 

[grweb]

Thank you for your reply

The module part number you noted is the same as the one on the module i bought from the Ebay seller. There is also what appears to be a junction block that connects the module and coil.

Would it be possible to send a picture of the module coil installation you are looking at on your saw.

Sent you an email with my email address in it.

Thank you,
glenn

 

[RES]

It is 1 o'clock here now. When my son comes home at 5 o'clock I will ask him. He has the camera.