Stihl MS 250 Chain Saw Problems

[platefire]

I've had this one 7 years with no problems until recently when it wouldn't crank. I tried all my little tricks with draining old fuel and
putting in fresh fuel and checking spark which appeared no spark. Took it to a authorized Stihl dealer. They replaced the ignition
module for $130 and it ran fine to cut up one tree limb that had fallen. Took it out today to cut up another limb and it's doing the same thing
as before, not even a hint of wanting to crank. I checked the spark and could see a very faint spark but it was a spark! Right now
I'm pretty aggravated. He said to bring it back if I had any problems, don't know what that means! another $130??? After while
it starts approaching the cost of a new saw. My last Stihl lasted 30 years, so I was kinda hoping it would be a repeat

 

[Rivets]

Before bad mouthing anything, take it back and have the mechanic take a look at it. At a good repair shop and in a reasonable time periID, most good shops will replace a defective part under warranty. Wouldn’t be the first time I’ve run into defective parts.

 

[platefire]

I've had it back about a week. Most likely I will take it back tomorrow.

Just wondering?? I was pricing ignition modules on the net and there were cheap modules from $10 to $30 and the
Stihl was $75. Wonder how the quality of the cheap ones stack up against the Stihl?

 

[MParr]

Is it losing prime? Have the fuel lines, fuel tank grommet, and primer bulb been replaced?
Has the spark arrestor screen been cleaned?
Was a new spark plug installed?
I'm willing to bet that the shop didn't do a thorough evaluation.
Aftermarket ignition modules aren't the best.

 

[platefire]

No it's all original except the new ignition module. Believe it or not, it has no primer bulb. Same plug.