Honda CRF450X 2005 Service Manual page 433

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7. Starter Relay Switch Continuity In spection
Connect the staner relay switch connector.
ELECTRIC STARTER
Pull the clutch lever and engine staner switch is pushed, check for continuity at the starter relay
switch.
Is there continuity?
YES - Loose or poor contact of the starter relay switch connector.
NO - Faulty starter relay switch.
Starte r motor turns engine slowly
• l ow 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 t urn
• Sta rter motor is running backwards
- Case assembled improperly
• Faulty starter clutch
• Damaged st arter gear train
Starter relay swit ch clicks, but engine does not turn over
• Crankshaft does not turn due to engine problems
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