Buell 2008 XB SERIES Electrical Diagnostics Manual page 27

Starter Stalls or Spins Too Slowly: Starter Test 6
Perform voltage drop tests between
Battery positive and Starter Battery
1
terminal. Crank engine.
Is voltage drop greater than 1.0 volt?
YES
Repair connection
between Battery
and Starter.
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Perform voltage drop tests from Battery
positive to Starter terminal. Crank engine.
1
Is voltage drop greater than 1.0 volt?
YES
1
Is voltage drop greater than 1.0 volt?
NO
Repair or replace
Starter Solenoid
(contacts).
Clean Ground
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connections.
NO
Perform voltage drop tests
between Battery negative and
Starter studs or bolts.
YES
Perform Starter Current Draw Test (on
5
Perform Free Running Current Draw
Test (on bench).
6
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Are test results within range?
YES
Remove spark plugs while in
5th gear. Rotate rear wheel.
Check for engine, primary
and/or crankshaft bind.
Use appropriate code
2008 Buell XB Diagnostics: Starting / Charging 1-13
NO
vehicle).
NO
Test Starter Motor
for opens, short or
Grounds.
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