Starting problems
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Starting problems
Hi I’m new to the forum but hoping someone can help. I have a cbr 400 nc23 1988, j
I brought it last June and have been bringing it back to life since. It was all going well until last week. The bike has been run on a number of occasions and sounded sweet. But now will not even turn over. I have a new battery, new starter solenoid, new ignition, I’ve checked the kill switch and starter button. All seem fine. As is the neutral switch. The starter solenoid doesn’t even click, but if you place a screwdriver across the terminals the bike turns over. I am quite a novice at mechanics / electrical and am pulling my hair out.
Any ideas???????
I brought it last June and have been bringing it back to life since. It was all going well until last week. The bike has been run on a number of occasions and sounded sweet. But now will not even turn over. I have a new battery, new starter solenoid, new ignition, I’ve checked the kill switch and starter button. All seem fine. As is the neutral switch. The starter solenoid doesn’t even click, but if you place a screwdriver across the terminals the bike turns over. I am quite a novice at mechanics / electrical and am pulling my hair out.
Any ideas???????
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Re: Starting problems
Have you checked the fuse in the starter relay?
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Re: Starting problems
Yes all fine, even tried another just to be sure
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Re: Starting problems
Checked the earths? Try bridging the starter button?if it’s not clicking check your ignition switch too ..
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Re: Starting problems
Found the problem. Seemed to be a break in the wire from the fuse box to the starter button. Replaced the wire and fired up a treat. Thanks for your help with the problem, much appreciated
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Re: Starting problems
Glad you sorted it it’s a pain in the arse when you have to spend hours fault finding
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