Triumph 2010 Tiger 800, Service Manual

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General Information
Starting Circuit
All Triumph models are equipped with an electric start system. This system consists of a starter relay, starter motor, starter
switch, sidestand switch, engine stop switch, clutch switch and the sprag clutch. The starter motor is connected to the
starter relay and the battery by heavy duty cables in order to supply the large currents required by the motor to start the
engine. When the starter button is pressed the relay is energised, which then allows current to the starter motor. The
starter motor will not operate unless the clutch lever is pulled in. Also, the starter will not operate if the sidestand is down,
unless the transmission is in neutral. If the starter motor does not operate, the following basic checks must be carried out
before further diagnosis is performed:
Check the engine·stop switch is in the 'RU N' position.
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Check the battery terminals are clean and tight.
Check the frame and engine earth connections are clean, tight and free from corrosion.
Ensure the battery is fully charged and in good condition.
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Check that any fuse in the circuit is not blown and is of the correct rating.
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Using the triumph diagnostic tool, check the operation of the neutral switch or gear position sensor (if
fitted), sidestand and clutch switches.
Note:
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On all new models from Daytona 675 onwards, which use a CAN connection between the
instruments and the ECM, the engine will not crank if the instruments are disconnected.
Rectify any defects as necessary.
General Fault Finding - Starter Motor and Relay
Symptom ' Possible cause<s>
Starter relay does not click, starter motor does not turn
Battery discharged or defective
Blown main or starter relay fuse
Defective starter relay wiring or starter switch
Check that the sidestand, transmission and clutch lever are
positioned for engine starting I.E. transmission in neutral,
clutch lever pulled in and the sidestand down
Defective alarm system � ensure any alarm fitted is working
correctly
Starter motor turns slowly Battery discharged or defective
Loose, corroded or dirty battery connections
Loose, corroded or dirty starter motor or starter relay
connections
Defective starter motor
Loose, corroded or dirty battery ground connections
Starter relay clicks but engine does turn over Battery discharged or defective
Crankshaft does not turn due to engine defect
Defective starter motor
Starter cable open circuit
Defective starter relay
Starter motor turns but engine does not turn over Defective sprag clutch
Defective idler gear, reduction gear or starter motor
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