Why does my Harley Davidson make a clicking noise when it starts?
When I hit the start button it made a loud rapid clicking noise and never started. I believe the battery should still be good however I will check that ASAP. Any suggestions on what the issue might be?
Why does my bike make the same clicking sound?
Put battery back in and hit start same click sound. After repeatedly clicking the start button I tracked the sound to the starter relay. Well with one hand moving the relay around and one pushing the start button bike would start up. After that I put off fixing it for a while and had been starting it the same way. That was until yesterday.
Why does my car make a clicking sound when I start it?
Thought maybe its the battery. Took the battery to local auto parts store and checked out just fine with good charge. Put battery back in and hit start same click sound. After repeatedly clicking the start button I tracked the sound to the starter relay.
Why does my Harley Davidson bike not start?
The battery was fine itself however, the battery was a slightly different size than the Harley battery. This would cause it to shift in the battery housing and cause a poor connection. Then the bike would drain on battery non stop. Thanks for all the help!
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?
Why does my bike make a clicking noise when I start it?
This post is to explain what the noise is and why it happens. The starter motor on a bike uses a lot of power to turn the engine. The starter button cannot handle the current that the starter draws from the battery so a large electric switch called a solenoid is used.
What does it mean if your Harley won’t start?
If that test was a “pass”, it would eliminate with 100% certainty, the starter and starter solenoid from the picture and all the associated wiring, all the way back to the fuse box. It would demonstrate that all the heavy starter grounds were OK also. Passing just that one simple test would eliminate a dozen possible items it could have been.
What does a click mean on a starter relay?
If the voltage drops below 9.5 vdc, the battery is junk. If the voltage stays at 12, the start button, or more likely the starter relay is junk, that also holds true with a “click” & is the next diagnostic, a new starter relay. If the voltage drops but stays above 10-11 vdc, & there is a “click” check the battery cables & again, the starter relay.
What are the problems with a Harley Davidson starter?
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Why do I hear a click when I start my bike?
If the voltage stays at 12, the start button, or more likely the starter relay is junk, that also holds true with a “click” & is the next diagnostic, a new starter relay. If the voltage drops but stays above 10-11 vdc, & there is a “click” check the battery cables & again, the starter relay.
Why does my bike not start when I push the starter button?
Pressing the button sends power to the starter solenoid, which sends a large amount of current from the battery to the starter to turn the motor. If the engine doesn’t crank, it could be because of a failure at any of those stages, a weak battery, or a bad starter.
Why is my Harley Davidson Sportster not starting?
Place your Sportster in second or third gear for the best results. A battery that can’t start your engine may no longer be recharging properly because of its age and current state of charge. The ground cables that connect the battery to your Sportster frame must also be undamaged and free of corrosion.
If the voltage stays at 12, the start button, or more likely the starter relay is junk, that also holds true with a “click” & is the next diagnostic, a new starter relay. If the voltage drops but stays above 10-11 vdc, & there is a “click” check the battery cables & again, the starter relay.
Pressing the button sends power to the starter solenoid, which sends a large amount of current from the battery to the starter to turn the motor. If the engine doesn’t crank, it could be because of a failure at any of those stages, a weak battery, or a bad starter.
Why do I hear clicks when trying to start my bike?
Learned from Harley Dealer to never jump bike with vehicle running. It’s too much juice. When trying to start while hooked u to started vehicle, head light was strong implying it should start, but not the case. Instead I just heard rapid clicking sound. Thought it was starter or solenoid. Very loud. Put new battery in and started right up.
When I hit the start button it made a loud rapid clicking noise and never started. I believe the battery should still be good however I will check that ASAP. Any suggestions on what the issue might be?
Learned from Harley Dealer to never jump bike with vehicle running. It’s too much juice. When trying to start while hooked u to started vehicle, head light was strong implying it should start, but not the case. Instead I just heard rapid clicking sound. Thought it was starter or solenoid. Very loud. Put new battery in and started right up.
Why does my car make a clicking sound when I start the engine?
This is NOT the sound of a broken starter. Again, this symptom (multiple and rapid clicking sounds and the engine won’t turn over or start) can be caused by a weak battery or loose battery terminals. 3. If you twist the key and you hear the starter motor cranking but the engine won’t start, then this is not the sound of a bad starter.
What causes the whirring sound on a bad starter?
If the engine is cranking and your vehicle won’t start, then you are probably dealing with an ignition or fuel system problem. But if you don’t hear a cranking sound and the engine won’t start while hearing the noises described above, then you are most likely dealing with a starter problem. What Causes The Whirring Sound On A Bad Starter?