Starting System Diagnosis - Buell 2003XB9S Service Manual

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STARTING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

DIAGNOSTICS
Diagnostic Notes
The reference numbers below correlate with the circled num-
bers on the starter system flow charts.
1. See VOLTAGE DROPS
TROUBLESHOOTING.
2. Remove starter motor and connect jumper wires as
described in FREE RUNNING CURRENT DRAW TEST
under 5.7 STARTER.
3. Take measurement with connector mated.
4. See DIAGNOSTICS in 7.5 STARTER
5. See STARTER CURRENT DRAW TEST
STARTER SYSTEM TESTING.
6. See FREE RUNNING CURRENT DRAW
Starter Test 1
YES
STARTER
RUNS ON.
Disconnect solenoid relay ter-
minal from solenoid. Is 12V
present on GN wire with starter
button not pressed?
YES
Is 12V present on starter relay
Terminal 86 with starter button
not pressed?
YES
Replace
right handlebar
switchgear.
5818
5-4 2003 Buell XB9S: Starter
under 5.5 DIAGNOSTICS/
INTERLOCK.
under 5.6
TEST.
Check battery using visual inspection,
voltage test and load test.
Check connections at battery and starter
components. Is system operational?
YES
STARTER
SPINS, BUT
DOES NOT
ENGAGE.
See Starter Test 5: Starter
Spins, But Does Not Engage.
NO
Replace
solenoid.
5845
NO
Replace
starter relay.
5832
1. Motor terminal
2. Battery terminal
3. Relay terminal
1
d0361x5x
Figure 5-2. Starter Terminals
5822
YES
STARTER
STALLS OR
SPINS TOO
SLOWLY.
See Starter Test 6: Starter
Stalls or Spins Too Slowly.
5.3
3
2
NO
Check for audible
clicking noise.
Solenoid clicks. See Starter
Test 2: Solenoid Clicks.
OR
Relay clicks. See
Starter Test 3: Relay Clicks.
OR
Nothing clicks. See Starter
Test 4: Nothing Clicks.