Starter/ignition fuse blowing

Game on · Jun 12, 2015

Hi all,

New to the forum, thought i would try for some tech advice straight away!

Took my 2003 out last night and after refueling try to restart , short spin then nothing, forecourt investigations found the ignition/starter fuse blown. Spare 15A fitted, retry, fuse blown. Replace fuse, ignition on, bridge starter solenoid, running!

My guess would be a solenoid fault and i have one on order but im seeing lots of wiring faults listed on forums, anyone experienced this before?

Thanks

Fugly · Jun 12, 2015

Normal etiquette is to introduce yourself before diving in with questions but I would start looking for a short circuit, break in a wire etc

brooksy · Jun 12, 2015

Fugly said:
Normal etiquette is to introduce yourself before diving in with questions but I would start looking for a short circuit, break in a wire etc

he did about 25 mins prior to posting this :yes

Paul D · Jun 12, 2015

As you suggest, I'd definitely start with starter solenoid replacement. Worth keeping a spare anyway.

Make sure you don't buy substandard Chinese aftermarket unit, as some can short internally and you can find bike trying to start itself with no human intervention!!

Lots on here about suitable Yamaha units, but there are some good quality aftermarket units available too from reputable agents.

Game on · Jun 12, 2015

Hi all,

Thanks for the tips, and yeah short intro then cut to the chase, sorry. Good news is its sorted! Had a mooch about, checked and cleaned earths, recharged the battery (new 12Ah any way but couldn't hurt) put a new fuse in and the blighter fired up, I was distressed. Any how, if you whip the fairing off the mounting bracket has no edge protection at the fuse box, the yellow and red wire had sorted to earth.

Back to play time:thumbup

Fugly · Jun 12, 2015

Glad you got it quickly sorted

Game on · Jun 14, 2015

Paul D · Jun 14, 2015

Glad you got it sorted and thanks for the info:thumbup Must check that next time I pop the fairing off.

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