Honda GOLDWING GL1800, Service Manual

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STARTER/REVERSE SYSTEM
19-6
TROUBLESHOOTING
Starter/reverse motor will not turn for starting
1. Battery Power to Starter Relay Switch A Inspection
• Check that the battery is fully charged and in good condition.
• Make sure the reverse shift switch is pushed to “OFF” (neutral position).
• Check for a blown No. 8 ST. KILL fuse, No. 10 RVS START fuse (5 A) or No. 12 RVS fuse B (5 A).
Remove the left saddlebag (page 2-15).
Check for a loose or poorly connected battery cable, and an open circuit in the battery cable between
the battery and starter relay switch A.
Are all connections between the battery and the starter relay good?
NO – • Poorly connected battery cable.
• Open circuit in the battery cable.
YES – GO TO STEP 2.
2. Starter Relay Switch A Connection Inspection
Check for loose or poorly connected cable terminal at starter relay switch A.
Is the cable connection good?
NO – Poorly connected terminals.
YES – GO TO STEP 3.
3. Starter Relay Switch B Power Supply and Connection Inspection
Check for loose or poorly connected cable terminals at starter relay switch B, and an open circuit in
the starter relay switch cable between starter relay switches A and B.
Are all connections between starter relay switches A and B good?
NO – • Poorly connected terminals.
• Open circuit in the starter relay switch cable.
YES – GO TO STEP 4.
4. Starter Relay Switches A & B Operation Inspection
With the ignition switch turned to “ON” and the engine stop switch to “ ”, push the starter/reverse
switch and check for a “click” sound from starter relay switches A and B.
Both switches should click.
Do both switches click?
NO – • If both relay switches do not click, GO TO STEP 7.
• If starter relay switch A clicks but switch B does not click, GO TO STEP 10.
YES – GO TO STEP 5.
5. Starter Motor Power Supply and Connection Inspection
Remove the fuel tank (page 5-56).
Check for loose or poorly connected cable terminals at the starter motor, and an open circuit in the
starter motor cable between starter relay switch B and the starter motor.
Is the circuit between the starter relay switch B and the starter motor, and all connections at the
starter motor good?
NO – • Poorly connected terminal.
• Open circuit in the starter motor cable.
YES – GO TO STEP 6.
6. Starter Motor Operation Inspection
Connect the starter motor terminal directly to the battery positive terminal. (Because a large amount
of current flows, DO NOT USE A THIN WIRE.)
Does the motor turn?
NO – Faulty starter motor.
YES – Faulty starter relay switch B.