by-passing starter relay - SV650.org

12-09-11, 07:51 PM

as above does anybody know how to is it as simple as connecting the two leads that are on it together.

12-09-11, 08:06 PM

um yes but i hope it doesn't go wrong. A relay is just a switch.

Sid Squid · 12-09-11, 08:44 PM

When you say 'bypass', what is it that you want to do?

If the relay you're referring to is the starter solenoid, 'bypassing' it would nake the starter motor run, possibly constantly if your bypass were convincing.

12-09-11, 09:12 PM

i think the starter relay is knackered, i think thats what it is its the black box with the main fuse on, when i try to start the bike it just clicks, the bike has a brand new fully charged battery and it clicks then all the lights on the dash fade then it clicks again and they brighten again.

Sid Squid · 12-09-11, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mouse8197

i think thats what it is its the black box with the main fuse on, when i try to start the bike it just clicks,

It is.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mouse8197

i think the starter relay is knackered,

Could possibly be, but then reading this makes me doubt/wonder about that:

Quote:

Originally Posted by mouse8197

it clicks then all the lights on the dash fade then it clicks again and they brighten again.

Hmmm... Do this:

With the ignition off put a meter that reads about 20V DC across the battery, note the voltage.
Try starting it, note the battery voltage when the solenoid 'clicks', what's the reading? Are they the same?
Put the positive lead of the meter on the output side of the solenoid, and the negative lead on the negative terminal of the battery, try starting it, when the solenoid 'clicks' what's the voltage?
Try again with the meter positive lead on the, (cleaned), terminal of the starter motor - guess what now? Voltage check.
Try again with the meter connected to the terminal on the starter and the body of the starter motor - volt check time!

13-09-11, 07:50 PM

cheers sid to late now but will have a go tomorrow and see what it reads.

18-09-11, 09:14 PM

hey guys a quick update in fact i feel a bit of a tw*t, started from the beginning with the electrics because it was really starting to **** me off that i couldn't find the problem, only to find the earth lead was loose, i know should have checked it first

, anyway bike back up and running

.mark

Richie · 18-09-11, 10:59 PM

in answer to the orignal question... I've used a pair of electrical insulated pliers and a Carina ;0)
Meh... got the truck started and out of a hot spot :0)

Don't try this at home kids

timwilky · 19-09-11, 06:54 AM

I used to short out the solenoid on the JCB to start it with a 2 pence piece. They got a bit warm.

Aye your description did sound a bit loose earth, but only just read the post.

12-09-11, 07:51 PM	#1
mouse8197 Guest Posts: n/a	by-passing starter relay as above does anybody know how to is it as simple as connecting the two leads that are on it together.

12-09-11, 08:06 PM	#2
thefallenangel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: by-passing starter relay um yes but i hope it doesn't go wrong. A relay is just a switch.

12-09-11, 08:44 PM	#3
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: by-passing starter relay When you say 'bypass', what is it that you want to do? If the relay you're referring to is the starter solenoid, 'bypassing' it would nake the starter motor run, possibly constantly if your bypass were convincing. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

12-09-11, 09:12 PM	#4
mouse8197 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: by-passing starter relay i think the starter relay is knackered, i think thats what it is its the black box with the main fuse on, when i try to start the bike it just clicks, the bike has a brand new fully charged battery and it clicks then all the lights on the dash fade then it clicks again and they brighten again.

13-09-11, 07:50 PM	#6
mouse8197 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: by-passing starter relay cheers sid to late now but will have a go tomorrow and see what it reads.

18-09-11, 09:14 PM	#7
mouse8197 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: by-passing starter relay hey guys a quick update in fact i feel a bit of a twt, started from the beginning with the electrics because it was really starting to *** me off that i couldn't find the problem, only to find the earth lead was loose, i know should have checked it first, anyway bike back up and running .mark

18-09-11, 10:59 PM	#8
Richie fantabulas Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nr Durham Posts: 4,940	Re: by-passing starter relay in answer to the orignal question... I've used a pair of electrical insulated pliers and a Carina ;0) Meh... got the truck started and out of a hot spot :0) Don't try this at home kids Last edited by Richie; 18-09-11 at 11:01 PM.

19-09-11, 06:54 AM	#9
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: by-passing starter relay I used to short out the solenoid on the JCB to start it with a 2 pence piece. They got a bit warm. Aye your description did sound a bit loose earth, but only just read the post. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

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