Electrical problem

I originally posted this on the end of a thread I had started in the Hangout Lounge, but it should really be a new thread. Here's what I posted: "Got the new float valves installed and as K-Moe so wisely suggested I tested them before putting the carbs back into the bike. Good thing I did as one was not sealing properly. Cleaned up the seat but didn't really see what was causing it to leak. Blew it out with compressed air and put it back together and now it seals properly. Put the carbs in the bike, hooked up the Aux gas container, hit the key and it tried to start. Then it wouldn't even turn over. Turns out the Safety Relay is not sending 12v to the starter solenoid. Not only is the starter not working (unless I hit it with a jumper) but there is no spark. So I looked at "The Best Wiring Diagram of All Time" and when you hover over the safety relay it says to disconnect it to bypass the safety features. So I did, but that makes absolutely no difference. Is that wiring diagram not good for my xj550J model?"
When I said it tried to start, I mean that it turned over like it should when I pushed the starter button and at least a couple cylinders fired. Then it died. The neutral light is on and when I put 12v on the Red/Wh lead to the solenoid, pressing the starter button will cause it to turn over but there is no spark. Done for the night. will try to trace it out in the morning, but don't have a 82 xj550j wiring diagram. I replaced the fuse box with the newer type fuse box. I checked them all and they are good.

 

This should really stay in that thread. It's the same bike. Splitting issues across several threads makes it harder to get it fixed, not easier.

 

moved posting to original thread

http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threa...val-and-install-experience.93598/#post-522648