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General automotive/motorcycle system operation:
The system is set up with:
Battery to solenoid to starter (large current)
Battery to start button to solenoid (small wire).
Power through the small wire engages the contacts through the solenoid to power the starter. If you don't get a "click" and you know you have a good battery (amperage), test for 12 volts at the small wire when the button is depressed. If you have voltage through the small wire present at the solenoid, the solenoid is bad.
Jumping the solenoid and getting the starter to spin is a strong indication.
General automotive/motorcycle system operation:
The system is set up with:
Battery to solenoid to starter (large current)
Battery to start button to solenoid (small wire).
Power through the small wire engages the contacts through the solenoid to power the starter. If you don't get a "click" and you know you have a good battery (amperage), test for 12 volts at the small wire when the button is depressed. If you have voltage through the small wire present at the solenoid, the solenoid is bad.
Jumping the solenoid and getting the starter to spin is a strong indication.
