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5-4 2006 Buell Lightning: Starter
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STARTING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS 5.3
DIAGNOSTICS
Diagnostic Notes
The reference numbers below correlate with the circled num-
bers on the starter system flow charts.
1. See VOLTAGE DROPS under 5.5 DIAGNOSTICS/
TROUBLESHOOTING .
2. Remove starter motor and connect jumper wires as
described in
FREE RUNNING CURRENT DRAW TEST
under 5.7 STARTER .
3. Take measurement with connector mated.
4. See DIAGNOSTICS in 7.5 STARTER INTERLOCK .
5. See STARTER CURRENT DRAW TEST under 5.6
STARTER SYSTEM TESTING .
6. See FREE RUNNING CURRENT DRAW TEST under
5.6 STARTER SYSTEM TESTING .
Starter Test 1
Figure 5-2. Starter Terminals
1
3
2
1. Motor terminal
2. Battery terminal
3. Relay terminal
d0361x5x
STARTER
RUNS ON.
YES
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Check battery using visual inspection,
voltage test and load test.
Check connections at battery and starter
components. Is system operational?
STARTER
SPINS, BUT
DOES NOT
ENGAGE.
YES
STARTER
STALLS OR
SPINS TOO
SLOWLY.
YES
Check for audible
clicking noise.
NO
Solenoid clicks. See Starter
Test 2: Solenoid Clicks .
Relay clicks. See
Starter Test 3: Relay Clicks .
Nothing clicks. See Starter
Test 4: Nothing Clicks .
See Starter Test 5: Starter
Spins But Does Not Engage .
See Starter Test 6: Starter
Stalls or Spins Too Slowly .
Disconnect solenoid relay ter-
minal from solenoid. Is 12V
present on GN wire with starter
button not pressed?
OR
OR
Is 12V present on starter relay
Terminal 86 with starter button
not pressed?
YES
Replace
solenoid.
NO
Replace
right handlebar
switchgear.
YES
Replace
starter relay.
NO
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