I recently replaced the bruches on the starter and replaced the battery and starter solenoid. Was working fine until today. I bypassed the starter solenoid and it fired up. Q: How is it possible to burn out a solenoid, or was it bad to begin with? And the bike is an 84 interceptor. Does the new solenoid have to be specific to that model, or can I get a different one??
2007-11-20 17:10:58 · 6 answers · asked by jd clamept 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I agree with bluffmike.
Isolate the true problem first.
By "bypassing", you didn't test the switch.
I have had dirty contacts before.... this is exactly how it works (or actually, doesn't).
As far as replacements go, it's best to use a direct replacement part. It makes future troubleshooting and repairs easier. It's also harder to sell a used bike with different parts on it.
However, a starter solenoid is nothing more than a big relay, and any one will work as long as the electrical specifications are equal to or greater than the original. Same coil voltage, equal or better current rating.
2007-11-21 11:33:09 · answer #1 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like others have said, the starter button may be at fault. First make sure the starter solenoid works. Unplug it from the wire harness. Leave the battery & starter motor cables attached. Jump the 2 solenoid wires. Y/R (+) G/R (-) The solenoid should activate. Then check if power is going to the solenoid when pressing the starter button. Using a test light, Y/R at the solenoid should have power when the starter button is pressed and the key is on. Try starting while squeezing the clutch lever. The neutral circuit may be at fault.
2016-05-24 10:12:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like others have said, the starter button may be at fault.
First make sure the starter solenoid works.
Unplug it from the wire harness.
Leave the battery & starter motor cables attached.
Jump the 2 solenoid wires.
Y/R (+)
G/R (-)
The solenoid should activate.
Then check if power is going to the solenoid when pressing the starter button.
Using a test light, Y/R at the solenoid should have power when the starter button is pressed and the key is on.
Try starting while squeezing the clutch lever.
The neutral circuit may be at fault.
2007-11-21 12:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a solenoid is just a switch and they can burn out, especially if your generator or regulator has been allowing wonky power to course through your electrical system. one problem in an electrical system can easily cause other parts to malfunction or die. best to replace it with the correct one, one that is specific to your bike.
2007-11-21 03:29:37 · answer #4 · answered by patrickh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trouble shoot the switch behind your starter button, first.
When you bypassed the solenoid you also bypassed the starter button. If it is corroded or dirty it cannot send signal to the solenoid.
2007-11-21 06:30:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
it was probably bad to begin with it when i re-did mine i replaced the solenoid also,and i didn't have that problem,its a good idea on those to replace everything,i burnt mine out trying to start it back in the last winter,it cost me a little over 90 bucks to re-do everything,i,ll give you a site for parts ,good luck and happy thanksgiving.http://www.rockymountainatv.com/home.do;jsessionid=AD39D8D0CB87B250DA5A29A12BD56E9E.webrmatv2
2007-11-20 17:34:53 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋