Why is my Pontiac g6 not starting?
While there are a variety of reasons your Pontiac G6 won’t start, the most common 3 are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
Will a bad starter still turn over?
Starter Drive Failure The engine will stop turning over but the starter motor will keep going. Usually when the starter drive fails, the brushes and other components are about gone as well.
Why does my Triumph Bonneville make a buzzing sound?
The problem is likely due to the starter relay. This can be checked by removing the left side panel and using your fingers to feel if the mechanism is moving when you try to start the bike. A strong click: This sound is much stronger and is also accompanied by a buzzing sound from the Bonneville.
Can a bad solenoid be a sign of a bad starter?
Intermittent operation can be a sign of a failing starter solenoid. Other issues that present like a bad solenoid. Problems that might cause your car to act like it has a bad starter solenoid can include: Bad battery – If the battery voltage is low it will be unable to provide enough power to start your engine.
Can a bad ignition switch cause a Bonneville to die?
If replacing the battery doesn’t prevent dead battery symptoms, a bad regulator/rectifier can cause problems that seem to be coming from the battery. We’ve also met a few instances where the culprit was a worn ignition switch.
Can a blown fuse cause a starter to not start?
Blown fuse – Sometimes the simplest explanation is the best one. A blown fuse in the starter circuit could be the cause of a no-start problem. Broken or corroded wiring – Damaged or dirty wires to the battery or to the starter solenoid (or wires that are loose) can prevent sufficient power from reaching the starter.
What to do if your Bonneville wont start?
Charge the new battery overnight; 2. Get yourself (if you haven’t got one yet) an intelligent battery charger, with cable and connector installed on the bike, so that when you’ve finished for the day with the Bonny you can plug in your intelli-charger. This way you’ll have no future starter problems.
Why does my Bonneville EFI not turn on?
Hi Herbie and welcome to the forum. There is a well-known issue with the Bonny efi’s (like yours) that if the battery standing voltage is less than – from memory – 12.5volts, the ECU will not excite the starter relay. 1.
Why does my Bonny triumph not start up?
There is a well-known issue with the Bonny efi’s (like yours) that if the battery standing voltage is less than – from memory – 12.5volts, the ECU will not excite the starter relay. 1. Charge the new battery overnight; 2.
Do you need a new solenoid on a Bonneville?
I have fitted a new battery and I can start by linking the poles on the solenoid, does this mean I need a new solenoid or is there something else I need to check first thebiglad Old fart, still riding !