Why does my starter motor make a high pitched noise?
If the starter motor makes a high pitched noise every time you hit the starter button and only occasionally actually turns the motor over, your problem is the starter jack shaft.
Where is the red lead on my starter?
Connect your meter’s red lead to the positive (+) battery post, and the black lead to the starter terminal of the solenoid, or to the battery terminal on the starter, if your motor uses a remote-type relay. Make sure to keep your meter’s leads away of moving engine parts during the test.
Why do I hear a click when I start my car?
That’s why you may hear a single, solid click coming from the starter relay or solenoid. Some vehicle models, like Ford, use a remote starter relay to operate the starter motor; others use a starter-mounted solenoid. Still, other models may use both a starter relay and a starter-mounted solenoid.
Why does my Harley Davidson make a hard clicking sound?
Clicks when trying to start does not engage. I have a Harley-Davidson 1999 sportster 1200. I get a hard fast clicking sound when trying to start. I Have put the battery on a charger and let it charge overnight. It still does the same thing. Is this a bad battery?
Connect your meter’s red lead to the positive (+) battery post, and the black lead to the starter terminal of the solenoid, or to the battery terminal on the starter, if your motor uses a remote-type relay. Make sure to keep your meter’s leads away of moving engine parts during the test.
Clicks when trying to start does not engage. I have a Harley-Davidson 1999 sportster 1200. I get a hard fast clicking sound when trying to start. I Have put the battery on a charger and let it charge overnight. It still does the same thing. Is this a bad battery?
That’s why you may hear a single, solid click coming from the starter relay or solenoid. Some vehicle models, like Ford, use a remote starter relay to operate the starter motor; others use a starter-mounted solenoid. Still, other models may use both a starter relay and a starter-mounted solenoid.
Why is my starter clicking at the solenoid?
Often, you’ll hear this interference manifest itself as a click, or a series of fast clicks, at the starter solenoid or relay. Most car owners can diagnose the problem using a simple series of tests with a digital multimeter (DMM). And these tests only take a few minutes.
Where does the starter go on a V twin?
Occasionally the bike starts. When you hit the starter button, it sends 12 volts and about an amp or so to the 86 position on your starter relay.
What are the most common starter solenoid problems?
There are 4 most common starter solenoid problems. #1.The starter solenoid failing to reset, even upon releasing the starter button, or turn the car switch in the off position, the starter continues to operate. #2.The sucking action of the starter solenoid failing from time to time.
Why does the starter not engage when clutch is good?
The jack shaft will not engage unless the clutch is good. Correction, the jack shaft will engage with the clutch ring gear, but will not turn the engine over if the overrunning clutch is slipping. I had the same problem, would work some times and not other times, made a whirrrrring noise! I am going to assume your bike is about 87 or newer.
What are the symptoms of a Harley Davidson starter problem?
Harley Davidson Electra-Glide 1985 FLHT start clutch drive problem. Symptoms: When starter button is pressed there is a click and nothing happens or the starter drive tries to engage and then does not stay engaged. There is a lot of racket and noise like gears grinding.
Where is the starter button on a V-twin?
In the starting circuit you have ignition switch, run/stop switch, fuse, starter relay, solinoid and starter motor… Using a tester light you can see if you have battery voltage to the solinoid… Look for the green wire… Turn you ignition on and hit the start button, if the tester light comes on then your relay is ok…
What happens if you hit the starter button and nothing happens?
Battery good, lights , horn turn signal works. Fuel pump runs , hit starter and nothing, lights do not dim and no sound at all. All fuses O.K. starter relay maybe ? any advice ? 06 roadking by the way.
Can a bad starter relay carry a test light?
Bad starter relay that is partially making contact to read voltage with a volt meter and turn on a test light but will not carry any load.