GPZ500 Fails to start (it usually does)

[FenSean]

I have usually reliable GPZ500. It has always started when battery is ok. New battery charge. Nothing. Electrics are on. Nothing.

Could any one advise me.

Do I > Check if there is any DC current going down to staring-Motor on relay/Switch supplying electric to S-Motor

(When battery is flat, this relay normally clicks.)


Cheers

[Rogerborg]

Checked the usual noddy stuff? It's not in gear, the battery earth is OK, you haven't blown a fuse?
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[FenSean]

Yes, just spoke with bike shop. I'm getting from top of solenoid 12volts reading, continuously. (1 lead from battery, one lead out to S-motor). This appears wrong? Test done by M-Meter on top of sole-terminals.

I also placed meter on terminals entering S-motor and pressed start button. No voltage present. I also checked the fuses in box.

[Stelmer]

I've heard of a worn ignition switch causing the warning lights to work but not the starter button.

[FenSean]

No, Their is a relay switch click noise from fuse box, its faint, but there.
thanks anyway

[stinkwheel]

With your multimeter. You should check for voltage between each post and earth rather than between the two posts. There should be 12v at one and nothing at the other.

Try shorting between the two terminal posts on the solenoid with an old screwdriver (you ought to get sparks and suchlike so don't panic if you see them). The starter motor should turn when you do so.

If it does, there is a fair chance the solenoid is duff. I've had two of those ones go over the years.

If it doesn't there is a problem with the starter motor or its connectors (assuming the battery is ok).

Also check inside the block connector on the solenoid (which holds the main fuse) for signs of corrosion.
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[FenSean]

Thanks guys, that is very helpful, I will do the bridge test and see if the starter responds. Cheers

[FenSean]

Well thanks guys, (stinkwheel), you have made a nervous man happy.

I did the bridging terminal test on the side solenoid and sparks flew and the motor turned over. Phew.

I will now seek to get a replacement part. They are about a tena only.

Cheers