Why is my Honda foreman not starting properly?
From what you explained it sounds like either the starter motor is no longer functional or you have a bad cable (or connection). You can take the starter motor off the bike and test run it by attaching jumper cable leads to it that are connected to a known strong 12 volt battery.
Why does my Honda Foreman make a clicking noise?
1997 honda foreman 400 4×4. Sometimes when I go to use the electric start it just sits there and makes a terrible electric clicking noise but sometimes it starts perfectly. Battery is fully charged. Does anybody know what could be wrong or steps to find out.
Why does my Honda turn off while driving?
The Honda would sometimes shut off mid-turn because the wires would shift slightly and cause the good contact points to disconnect. The Nissan just had so much corrosion built up it wouldn’t start at all! If the terminals look clean the other answers here are an excellent next step.
What should I do if my Honda Foreman 400 has no spark?
Spent $100 on a new OEM unit but nothing changed. Back to square one staring at the electrical diagram. Consulted the forums again as well as the dealer and parts house. Next suggestion was replacing the ignition coil. If not that, could be the stator or ignition pulse generator.
Where is the starter on a Honda Foreman?
Click to expand… it should be right next to the battery, small round part, one cable from the battery, ( pos ) hooks to one terminal, other terminal goes from it, to the starter. it also has a wire connector on the top/side, two wires, most are yellow/red strip, green/red stripe. Click to expand… Click to expand…
From what you explained it sounds like either the starter motor is no longer functional or you have a bad cable (or connection). You can take the starter motor off the bike and test run it by attaching jumper cable leads to it that are connected to a known strong 12 volt battery.
Is there a problem with my Honda Foreman 400?
As I write this, the issue is solved but I used this forum and others along with a shop manual to repair my 1998 Honda Foreman 400 TRX400. In all my research I didn’t see many definitive solutions so I figured I’d post this in hopes that someone else would find it helpful in the future if faced with the same problem.
Is the plug on my Honda Foreman 450 on fire?
I’m new to this forum stuff. I bought a 2001 450S last month that has no fire to the plug. the last owner said he shut it down one day & it wouldn’t start-no fire. I have a honda manual & checked it out . the pulse generator is only making .2-.3 volts while cranking.
1997 honda foreman 400 4×4. Sometimes when I go to use the electric start it just sits there and makes a terrible electric clicking noise but sometimes it starts perfectly. Battery is fully charged. Does anybody know what could be wrong or steps to find out.
What’s the problem with my Honda Foreman 450?
Has one hole in the right front mud flap from it catching on the tire and rubbed a hole through. Still has original tires from factory on it. Air filter was nice and clean and it didn’t smoke. Oil looked good in it.
How can I test my Honda Foreman starter?
You can take the starter motor off the bike and test run it by attaching jumper cable leads to it that are connected to a known strong 12 volt battery. The FSM for your Foreman has a complete section devoted to starting and charging systems, along with troubleshooting flow charts to assist you.
How many miles does a Honda Foreman have?
Not to hijack, but a local 2000 foreman has under 2000 miles, which seems odd but it looks good. Even with regular service, would just the corrosion and deterioration over time make this a worthwhile machine? I don’t want to jump into a money pit. Click to expand…
What kind of problems does a Honda Foreman have?
1997 honda foreman 400 4×4. Sometimes when I go to use the electric start it just sits there and makes a terrible electric clicking noise but sometimes it starts perfectly. Battery is fully charged. Click to expand…
Can you pull start a Honda foreman without the kickback?
You should be able to pull start it without the kickback. The kickback is very hard on your starter, solenoid and battery. Check your automatic compression release as well. You should be able to pull start it without the kickback. The kickback is very hard on your starter, solenoid and battery.
How many hours on a Honda Foreman 450?
I’m selling my rancher that’s in my signature for 1400 and also getting a Yamaha big bear 350 that doesn’t run with the 1400. Using the 1400 as the down payment and going to sell the big bear to make up the rest. Just wanted to know some common things to check on the foreman because I’ve only worked on my rancher How many hours on it?
Is the starter solenoid on my Honda Foreman bad?
The motor was rebuilt about 5 years ago more than likely, your starter solenoid is bad, and needs to be replaced. DON’T BUY CHINA CRAP !, BUY OEM FROM HONDA !.
What should I do if my push button start is not working?
In the meantime, we recommend holding the key fob close to the push button start and trying to start the vehicle again. In order to start the engine with push button start, the brake must be pressed. Try adding a bit more pressure with your foot and start the engine again.
You can take the starter motor off the bike and test run it by attaching jumper cable leads to it that are connected to a known strong 12 volt battery. The FSM for your Foreman has a complete section devoted to starting and charging systems, along with troubleshooting flow charts to assist you.