How do I start my ATV with a bad starter solenoid?
If you have a bad solenoid, you can start your quad by jumping the starter solenoid wires with a wrench. First, you will need to find the starter solenoid, usually located on the outside of the plastic next to or under the battery and close to the wiring harness.
Where is the solenoid on an ATV starter?
The solenoid is usually located near or on the starter. Put your multimeter to DC Voltage. The red lead goes to the battery (red) side of the solenoid. The black lead goes to ground. You should get a voltage reading of 12V or more.
Why does the starter automatically engage on my Honda ATV?
Kinda seems like the thumbswitch is being held in. Swapped in the starter solenoid from my other 300, same thing. The ignition key is off during all of this too. Got frustrated and put the old bad battery back in, fired right back up 1st kick.
Can a bad solenoid cause a car to not start?
If the starter engages but does not disengage when you let go of the key, the solenoid is likely bad and the starter may suffer significant damage as a result. 6. Sometimes your car starts, sometimes it doesn’t. Intermittent operation can be a sign of a failing starter solenoid. Other issues that present a bad solenoid
Where are the battery cables on a Honda ATV?
Click to expand… welcome to the forums. your battery cables are not hooked up right from battery to starter solenoid, then from starter solenoid to starter. as well as the ground cable. there is a sticky in the repair section with some art drawings ( lol )..of me showing the hook up.
Why is my solenoid not working on my Honda ATV?
This will bypass the internal workings of the solenoid and send power straight from the battery to the starter. If it starts, more than likely, the solenoid is bad. If it doesn’t, test the starter.
How do you test a Honda solenoid starter?
To test the starter, get a set of jumper cables and hook one end to a known good battery. I like to use a battery in an automobile that I drive, so I know the battery is good and also it’s a little easier to hook the cables. On the other end, hook the ground clamp to the starter casing or the engine.
Is there a way to bypass the solenoid on a starter?
Welcome to the forums. Double check that your battery cables are clean and tight. If that doesn’t help, jump the two posts on top of the solenoid (relay) with an old screwdriver or something. This will bypass the internal workings of the solenoid and send power straight from the battery to the starter.
What to do if your solenoid is not working?
Double check that your battery cables are clean and tight. If that doesn’t help, jump the two posts on top of the solenoid (relay) with an old screwdriver or something. This will bypass the internal workings of the solenoid and send power straight from the battery to the starter.