Engine not starting; Clicking noise; dimming neutral light;

OnyxAvalution · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Nov 2005 Karma :

When i try to start my suzi GS125('89) up the neutral light will dim a lot and itll make a fast clicking noise before completely dying. Ive checked the battery, and the voltage is fine. Does anyone know what the problem might be or what i could do to narrow down the cause?

Thanks.

Brava210 · Crazy Courier Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Karma :

check the battery voltage while trying to start it,if it falls below 10volt on cranking the battery is knackered.
Gary
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Yep, classic symptoms of a gubbed battery. Give it a charge up and try. If that doesn't work and it will bump/jump start, buy a new battery.
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extreme3d · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Dec 2004 Karma :

^^^^^^

Agreed, it will be the battery. The clicking noise is just the relay, nothing mechanical so relax!! If the neutral light is coming on then there may just be enough power to bump start the thing if you need to get some where.

magnamaniac · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Karma :

Yep, a real case of SDB (Sudden Death Battery)
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OnyxAvalution · L Plate Warrior Joined: 02 Nov 2005 Karma :

I bought a new battery a little while ago, and it seems to be fine. I will check the voltage when i try to start it up though just to check.

Ive tried bumping it a few times, and it doesnt seem to have enough power to do it.

What other tests whould i do on the battery to check it?

luderacer · L Plate Warrior Joined: 21 Oct 2005 Karma :

have u cleaned all connections? also wires to the altonator, grounds etc if they are dirty or not making proper contact a good batter one matter

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

You need to check the voltage while there's a decent load across it.

I doubt there's anything that'll draw a decent enough current in your garage, but my dad used to use a small electric fire, then check the voltage.

But anyway, it's classic knackered battery.

Gaz