Honda XL125LK, Owner'S Manual

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ELECTRIC STARTER
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 – Faulty starter relay switch.
NO – Faulty starter motor.
7. Relay Coil Ground Line Inspection
Check the ground line of the starter relay switch (page 5-7).
Is the ground line normal?
YES – GO TO STEP 8.
NO – • Faulty neutral diode (page 5-8).
• Faulty neutral switch (page 18-9).
• Faulty clutch switch (page 18-9).
• 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 5-7).
Is the power input line normal?
YES – GO TO STEP 9.
NO – • Faulty ignition switch (page 18-7).
• Faulty starter switch (page 18-7).
• 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 5-8).
Does the starter relay switch function properly?
NO – Faulty starter relay switch.
YES – Loose or poor contact of the starter relay switch connector.
Starter motor turns, but the engine turns slowly
• Low battery voltage
• Poorly connected battery cable
• Poorly connected starter motor cable
• Faulty starter motor
• Poorly connected ground cable terminal
Starter motor turns, but engine does not turn
• Faulty starter clutch
• Damaged or faulty starter gear train
Starter relay switch clicks, but engine does not turn
• Crankshaft does not turn due to engine problems