Honda CB HORNET 160R 2015, Shop Manual

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ELECTRIC STARTER SYSTEM
6. Starter Motor Inspection
Connect the starter motor terminal to the battery positive terminal directly.
(A large amount of current flows, so do not use a thin wire.)
Does the starter motor turn?
YES
– GO TO STEP 9.
NO
– GO TO STEP 7.
7. Relay Coil Ground Line Inspection
Check the ground line of the starter relay switch (page 18-3).
Is the ground line normal?
YES
– GO TO STEP 8.
NO
– • Faulty neutral switch (page 17-12)
• Faulty neutral diode (page 18-4)
• Faulty clutch switch (page 18-5)
• Loose or poor contact of the related connector terminal.
• Open circuit in the wire harness.
8. Relay Coil Power Input Line Inspection
Check the power input line of the starter relay switch (page 18-3).
Is the power input line normal?
YES
– GO TO STEP 9.
NO
– • Faulty ignition switch (page 17-10).
• Faulty starter switch (page 18-3).
• Loose or poor contact of the related connector terminal.
• Open circuit in the wire harness.
9. Starter Relay Switch Inspection
Check the function of the starter relay switch (page 18-3).
Does the starter relay switch function properly ?
YES
– Faulty starter relay switch.
NO
– Loose or poor contact of the starter relay switch connector.
Starter motor turns engine slowly
• Low battery voltage
• Poorly connected battery cable
• Poorly connected starter motor cable
• Faulty starter clutch
• Poorly connected ground cable terminal
Starter motor turns, but engine does not turn
• Starter motor is running backwards
• – Case assembled improperly
– Terminals connected improperly
• Faulty starter clutch
• Damaged or faulty starter gear train
Starter relay switch clicks, but engine does not turn over
• Crankshaft does not turn due to engine problems