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turning key results in 'not dim' headlight with turn signals working as well but nothing else when starter button is pushed (clutch is in and kill switch is in run position). The manual states it could be an open circuit in the relay coil, due to the relay not making any sound when the button is pushed. I did a search through the threads and found most common is a bad ground or electrical needing a good cleaning...I will most definitely be going through all the wires, but just wondering what/where this issue could be residing. I appreciate all input and give thanks in advance, as I am new to this (in dire need of a GS 101 course) and would much rather be working towards showing off and enjoying this unique and classic ride...
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well if it is the relay itself, it's easy to test, take a cheap screwdriver ( with a plastic handle! ) and cross the poles on the solenoid.. if it's just the relay the bike should turn over just fine.
i would also check all your fuses. -
Did you check your fuses?? Make sure your battery connections and grounds are tight.Comment
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bike turned over
crossed the poles on the relay and the bike turned over just fine...Anyway I could still have a bad ground somewhere or does this mean I need a new relay....
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I need to replace mine. I was told a broad range of years ford one will work. Mine, you push the starter button and there is a 3 to 8 or 10 second delay before it turns, and I know my wiring is straight.Comment
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I hate having little patience with ordering online when I can drive down the street to get it but then having to pay extra....The ford one? Part number? I need to spend sparingly because I'll be putting some more bucks into this bike soon...Comment
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Hopefully somebody will chime in. I'll try a thread search. It's the one used on most ford models from the 90's I think until pretty recently. Once we confirm, I'm pretty sure you can go to parts store and say "Starter relay for a 94 escort" or something similar and it will be the right part.Originally posted by Lawhook View PostComment
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Quote from an old thread
The starter solenoid on my 87 Mustang is roughly the same size as the one on my bikes.Comment
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if you got like, a murrays, pep boys, auto zone or whatever near you that doesn't suck, if you take the solenoid in and say " i need something about this size " they should be able to produce one.Comment
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Thanks...
Are the gs1100 known for going through a relay, once and a while...Or this might just be the original...Thanks and I'm going to hit up the checkers down the way...I'll let you know what the part number is after/if I get it.Comment
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odds are it's the original or a used replacement.Comment
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And you are Not it...
replaced the relay and it wasn't that so on to removing the gas tank and searching for some bad connections...Comment
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can you still get it to start by crossing the poles?Comment
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Starter Relay
In order to confirm that the problem is the relay and not some component in the circuit that supplies power to the relay solenoid (wiring, connectors, starter, ignition switch etc) you need to disconnect the small leads from the relay and apply 12 vdc directly. If the relay still doesn't work then is really is the problem.Comment
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kill switch
Ya still getting power when crossed, I'm thinking its a bad connection with the kill switch....Comment
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