Can you bypass a starter relay on a ATV?
On some models you can bridge the battery side lug and the starter side lug CAREFULLY with an INSULATED screwdriver with the key on. This effectively bypasses the relay and starter switch.
Why does my motorcycle starter keep running?
Sounds like the starter solenoid is stuck on. That would make it keep cranking even when the ignition is off. You can either buy a new standard one or get high amp relay to replace the solenoid (these are far cheaper but you’ll need to do some wiring mods).
Why does my ATV not crank when the Kill Switch is off?
ATVs with electrical starter motors won’t even crank the engine if the kill switch is off. So if the engine will crank, you know that the issue is likely not with the kill switch.
Why does my bike starter keep cranking even after I Turn Off the engine?
Starter keeps cranking even after engine is turned off.. When I try to start my bike the starter will sometimes keep cranking and the only way to make it stop cranking is to disconnect one of the battery leads.
What happens when you turn the key on an ATV?
When you turn the key, you get no reaction what so ever. Except maybe a clicking sound from the starter. This behavior is very common when you have an ATV battery that keeps going dead. But depending on what is causing your battery drainage, your bike may behave differently. It can lose all of its power in just a matter of hours.
Why does my Honda ATV start all by itself?
But, when attempting to put a brand new battery in today, as soon as I try to attach the 2nd battery cable, the machine tries to start all by itself, just with touching the battery cable to the battery terminal. Kinda seems like the thumbswitch is being held in. Swapped in the starter solenoid from my other 300, same thing.
ATVs with electrical starter motors won’t even crank the engine if the kill switch is off. So if the engine will crank, you know that the issue is likely not with the kill switch.
What does it mean when your ATV won’t start?
The solenoid should make an audible “clicking” sound each time you hit the starter. If it does, you know it is getting power, and the problem is likely with the solenoid itself or possibly the starter.
Starter keeps cranking even after engine is turned off.. When I try to start my bike the starter will sometimes keep cranking and the only way to make it stop cranking is to disconnect one of the battery leads.
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.