The engine cranks, but doesn't fire. The clicking sound is intermittent.
2007-04-01 03:14:26 · 8 answers · asked by tapeworm 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I put it on a trickle charge for a few hours yesterday...until it the charger showed that it was in the green (finished). I tried to start it, but basically got the same result.
2007-04-01 03:29:31 · update #1
It could be a weak battery,take the battery and get it load tested.It could also just be corrosion on the battery terminals,dirty connectors at the starter/solenoid.Make sure all connections are clean and the battery has a full charge.
A TRICKLE CHARGER WILL NOT GIVE YOU AN INDICATION OF BATTERY CONDITION,EVEN IF THE GREEN CHARGE LIGHT SHOWS "ok"
YOU MUST HAVE THE BATTERY LOAD TESTED OR IF IT NOT A SEALED BATTERY THE CELLS CAN BE TESTED FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITY WITH A BATTERY HYDROMETER
2007-04-01 03:23:35 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If U connect a voltmeter across the battery with the ignition etc off, it most likely will show 12 volt plus. If the starter is engaged check the voltage on the meter. A flat battery will drop to like 3 volts or something. This sounds like a very low charge in the battery.
2007-04-04 03:41:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the fluid level in the battery if it is low it will show a full charge on the charger but it will not have enough power to to start your ATV. Also if the battery was exposed to freezing conditions over the winter the battery may have white spots that you can see through the battery case(if it isn't a black case) this means the battery has sulfite deposits and it is no good replace battery.
2007-04-01 10:59:39 · answer #3 · answered by quincyurt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same things happens on my Yamaha TT-R 125LE dirtbike when the battery is low or weak or cold. Use a back-up starter if you have one or bring the battery inside your house and charge it so it warms up. Then go try again.
P.S. After I ride my bike and the battery is charged and warm, the electric start works fine with no clicking. And the clicking on my bike sounds like it is coming from the starter motor.
2007-04-01 23:58:58 · answer #4 · answered by guitar_playa101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The starter solenoid could be defective (the positive battery cable goes to it).
Feel the solenoid when you push the starter button. If the solenoid is doing the clicking, then replace it.
When you push the starter button, the electromagnet in the solenoid won't hold the "contact" in place. The clicking noise is the contact jumping around inside.
2007-04-01 14:18:29 · answer #5 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Low battery charge it up then see if it still makes the noise or just take the battery to a auto parts store and they Will check it no charge
2007-04-01 10:23:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
check your battery connections take them off and clean them up ... if that doesnt do it you have a bad battery
2007-04-01 11:09:16 · answer #7 · answered by wonderboy n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a short somewhere in the wires.or a wire is lose.
2007-04-04 12:43:08 · answer #8 · answered by Marcel SJ Rossignol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋