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Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by maz43, Jun 19, 2013.

  1. maz43

    maz43 Member

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    My XJ is acting up. When I hit the start button I hear the relay under the tank click but the starter doesn't go. In this condition jumping the solenoid does nothing-no power.
    If I put the bike in 2nd gear and move a little bit(turning the motor) It will then start. It will also push start.
    The cut-off relay and side stand relay check out ok.
    Any ideas?

    Maz
     
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    Does battery check OK? could be dead or going.

    Brushes comes to mind, but i'll let someone else chime in on that.
     
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    It could be a sort of dead spot in the starter, I had a similar issue with my old Goldwing, I had the starter checked and rebuilt, worked fine after.

    I would open the starter and clean it thoroughly first. It could be full of carbon dust in there.
     
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    After switches and relays checked good and the soleniod passed, I pulled the starter and cleaned it up.
    Brushes are still in spec and now the bike starts fine.

    Thanks for the ideas


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