electric start ???

[yamaha17]

Hi.. my sxr 700 electric start is not working? the solenoid just makes a clicking sound when turning key. tried charging battery.. checked all wires and fuses. thinking it must be the solenoid. just looking for some opinions before ordering new solenoid. thanks

 

[PZ 1]

It may not be the solenoid, might be the starter. Use a test light or multi-meter to trace the problem.

 

[sleeper_dave]

Hotwire it and see what happnes. Jump the solenoid with a large wire or a piece of metal like a screwdriver or large washer. It'll spark. If the starter turns, it might be the solenoid. To further diagnose, use a multimeter across the 2 big wires on the solenoid and see what resistance you get when you turn the key.

 

[ssian]

check the ground cable also on the engine