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Posted by:
Thomas Kraus
Friday, November 06, 2009
08:31 pm | Not all the time, but on occasion when I hit the start button on the wing it acts like it has a dead battery. The second time it did it I replaced the battery, but the problem still exists. The problem has popped up several times since battery replacement. If any one has encountered this problem and knows how to fix it, I would sure appreciate the help, or just point me in the right direction.
THANKS IN ADVANCE
  
Tom & Diane
The Great Smoky Mountains...what a great place to ride!
93 Blue Aspencade
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Posted by:
James Jones
Friday, November 06, 2009
08:38 pm | The starter button is probably dirty.
James I. Jones |
Posted by:
Martin Larson
Friday, November 06, 2009
08:48 pm | V-e-e-e-r-y slowly depress the starter button and see if it catches and spins. Mine's been like that for years, and I just live with it. martin
1995 Goldwing Interstate
Dallas Ft Worth
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Posted by:
Ray Colgin
Friday, November 06, 2009
09:07 pm | Might be the starter relay has burned contacts ? |
Posted by:
Ross Olson
Saturday, November 07, 2009
06:01 am | Well if it where happening to mine I would start with cleaning the battery post and cables. Spray the starter button. See if this helps and if problem still was there I would look at connections on starter motor and the wiring in between. |
Posted by:
James Peacock
Saturday, November 07, 2009
07:11 am | Thomas I agree with Ross.
Go to radio shack and get you a spray can of contac cleaner and spray the starter buttion real good ,be sure to cover all the plastic ,the contack cleaner can damage the plastic.
After you have done that if you have a air compresser blow air in to the switch just do not use high pressure.Then go through and check all your connections real good.
Here a couple of months ago our car was doing the same thing,turned out the battery cable were it hooks to the battery was all coroded this was on a dodege intrepid.The battery on them is down below the air cleaner box were you can not see it.Cleaned and retightend all the connection no more problems.
When it comes to electrial problems look for the simple things first. |
Posted by:
William Warren
Saturday, November 07, 2009
11:06 am | The starter button carries low current, it activates the starter relay that carries the high current between battery and starter motor.
So look at the starter relay too. If the bike is in neutral, you can test it by applying battery current to the terminal leading from the starter button. It should kick in immediately.
You can do this test with the engine stop switch in "off" or "stop" position as you are jumping the relay itself.
Also, I recall some having problems with the reverse switch near the reverse lever after using same as a "park brake" repeatadly.
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Posted by:
Mark Jenkins
Sunday, November 08, 2009
08:41 pm | First off your symptom is vague, "acts like it has a bad battery? Cranks but does not start, does not start, headlight out? Dash light dim? etc. There is a starter relay by the Right foot peg behind the cover. Does that click? Check the voltage on all 4 wires if you need to.
My 1500A has had a start problem for a while now. Intermittantly when you depress the start button it will not crank. Slowly release the button and it will begin cranking. I just removed the right switch assy (around the throttle) removed 3 little screws and wd'ed the start swtich. I could not find my contact cleaner at the time. It has not been long but that seemed to fix my problem but time will tell. I have also heard about the Reverse lever/switch causing problems. |
Posted by:
Thomas Kraus
Monday, November 09, 2009
03:09 pm | A GREAT BIG THANKS TO ALL THAT POSTED! I GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP. WITH EVERYTHING I HAVE DONE, HOPEFULLY, THE PROBLEM NO LONGER EXISTS!
AGAIN, THANKS TO ALL!
TOM
Tom & Diane
The Great Smoky Mountains...what a great place to ride!
93 Blue Aspencade
COME RIDE WITH US AND SEE WHAT SHE RIDES!
cyclemate
Riding faster than everyone else only guarantees you ride alone.
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak!
...and speaking of Jack...
Those that don't know,
KNOW JACK!
Mountain Memories Cabin
our states |
Posted by:
James Bertuca
Monday, November 09, 2009
03:51 pm | Check your side stand switch also...... It just might be loose. |
