Starter System; Description; Troubleshooting - Suzuki DR-Z400S 2001 Service Manual

7-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

STARTER SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION

The starter system consists of the following components: the starter motor, starter relay, side stand switch,
neutral switch, turn signal/side stand relay, clutch lever position switch, starter button, engine stop switch,
ignition switch, and battery. Pressing the starter button energizes the starter relay, causing the contact points
to close, thus, completing the circuit from the starter motor to the battery. The starter motor draws about 80
amperes to start the engine.
Starter motor
Starter relay

TROUBLESHOOTING

Starter motor will not run.
The transmission is in neutral. Turn the ignition
switch to the "ON" position. Push the engine
stop switch in "RUN" position. Grasp the clutch
lever. Listen for a click from the starter relay
when the starter button is pushed.
No click
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Clutch lever
position switch
Neutral
switch
Turn signal/side
Side stand
stand relay
switch
Clicks
Engine stop Ignition
switch switch
Starter
button
Check if the starter motor runs
when its terminal is connected to
the battery terminal (Do not use
a thin wire because a large amount
of current flows.)
Runs Does not run
• Faulty starter motor
• Faulty starter relay
• Loose or disconnected starter
motor lead wire
Fuse
Battery