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02-11-2012, 04:28 PM | #1 |
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Ok...new starter solenoid is in.
Battery at 11.999999v Just a click from junction box. Can't devote too much time to it this weekend. Next steps 1. Disassemble starter switch. Stare at its innards. Perhaps unload a can of electrical cleaner on the guts 2. Continue removal of all bodywork |
02-12-2012, 04:08 PM | #2 | |
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Put the tester back on, then hit the starter switch. If the reading drops more than a couple of volts, the battery may have a bad cell (or 6...). If you do have some bad cells, you aren't going to get enough cranking amps to get the job done, and what your ass needs is a new battery. JC
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02-12-2012, 05:12 PM | #3 | |
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02-12-2012, 06:19 PM | #4 |
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I would be lucky to get my neutral and oil pressure lights on with a battery reading of under 12.0 volts. Forget about cranking.
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02-13-2012, 09:07 AM | #6 |
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I should probably add that the aforementioned load test, needs to be done on a fully charged (or as fully charged as you can get it) battery.
Load testing a partially charged batt, will result in false readings and conclusions. No Worries makes a good point. You should be reading somewhere around 12.75 on a topped up batt, especially if you're trying to start a very cold (sub-freezing) bike. JC
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