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Title: starter solenoid / relay gone bad twice in two months - another problem?
Post by: annguye1 on June 07, 2012, 07:08:34 AM

Hey guys,

My starter solenoid went bad in April, I replaced it. Rode the bike fine for a month, went to start the bike up last week, same problem - click, no cranking from the starter motor.

So, do you all know of any other issues that might cause the solenoid / relay to go bad?

Title: Re: starter solenoid / relay gone bad twice in two months - another problem?
Post by: zooom on June 07, 2012, 07:39:09 AM

bad ground possibly?

did you replace the solenoid with a brand new one?...have you reached out to the vendor that sold you the solenoid for any warranty possibilities?...what bike is this on?...

I am sure there is a whole host of other questions pertaining to issues surrounding this that others will think of which might possibly answer or lead to your problem...

Title: Re: starter solenoid / relay gone bad twice in two months - another problem?
Post by: annguye1 on June 07, 2012, 08:03:44 AM

thanks for the suggestion. the bike is an 05 620ie. yep it was a brand new solenoid. haven't spoken to the vendor but i'll have to check with them.

how would i check for a bad ground?

Title: Re: starter solenoid / relay gone bad twice in two months - another problem?
Post by: ducatiz on June 07, 2012, 08:11:28 AM

voltage drop tester

Title: Re: starter solenoid / relay gone bad twice in two months - another problem?
Post by: Howie on June 07, 2012, 09:50:22 AM

Does the bike crank if you bypass the solenoid? Did you check that the connector on the back of the solenoid is tight?

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