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Starter Relay Replacement Wiring

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Montanamoment, Aug 18, 2021.

  1. Montanamoment

    Montanamoment New Member

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    Hey y’all,

    So after a week of sleuthing around my bike to find the non-starter problem, I am certain my starter cut off relay is worn out. So on the hunt for a new one I’m tempted to just replace it with a new aftermarket basic 4 prong SPST relay and just pop the old terminals out of the original harness/plastic connector. However I’m really confused as to which color terminals go where on the relay prongs.
    I know that ground is gonna the sky blue wire connected to the neutral switch so that will go on prong 85.
    And that’s about all I know for certain so far lol.
    Red/white #2 as they call it in the book is connected to the starter solenoid and by way the battery so i’m guessing that goes on 86 to complete the circuit??? Then (Im guessing at this point) Red/White #1 that connects the kickstand relay, ignition coils, ignition unit, fuse box etc is gonna be 30?? and that leaves Black/Yellow wire that connects clutch switch to be terminal 87 opposite 30??? I’m in so over my head with this one guys, any help is much appreciated.

    1981 XJ550 Maxim

    Also sorry I’d post pics of the new relay but I’m too new to the community just yet but it’s a basic 4 prong SPST relay for reference
     
  2. Colin 85 700

    Colin 85 700 Active Member

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    I would get ahold of Len at XJ forever, banner at top, and just order a proper new one instead of bastardizing the wiring... just saying.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    the realys are still available, and not expensive.
     

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