starter solenoid / relay gone bad twice in two months - another problem?

[annguye1]

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?

[zooom]

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...

[annguye1]

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?

[ducatiz]

voltage drop tester

[Howie]

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