Bypass clutch safety

[Agemax]

Im here myself today. I checked power at solenoid it was perfect. Used a screwdriver to jump the posts and she fired right up. Must be a safety, correct?

NO, not must be.......it could be a break in the circuit anywhere. bad or broken connection, you NEED to trace the wires back.............

[ThrottleBack]

Oh fun. Ok ill be back

[tkent02]

I still think they should teach very basic electricity in kindergarten.

[ThrottleBack]

I have power at starter button when set to RUN and not when off so thats working. I appear to have a working circuit

[Steel Toed Tank]

do you have power from the start button to the solenoid while the button is pressed?

[Agemax]

I have power at starter button when set to RUN and not when off so thats working. I appear to have a working circuit

is there a solid 12v and are you getting 12v to the solenoid when you press the button?

[ThrottleBack]

The solenoid is reading a solid 12v anytime the key is on. How do I test the link between switch and solenoid?

[ThrottleBack]

Edit the solenoid has power even if key is off

[ThrottleBack]

I just hit both posts just for fun with the key off and obviously it cranked. Turned key on switched to run hit button and it fired up.

[ThrottleBack]

Did that three times, now not engaging again. Wth

[Agemax]

sounds like your solenoid is faulty. check connections and ground is good. if that is ok then replace the solenoid

[ThrottleBack]

Might just head down the road and have it cross referenced

[ThrottleBack]

Thats out. Auto parts store has no cross and dealer is closed on sunday. What cycle shop closes on sunday

[Steel Toed Tank]

Sounds like either the solenoid is on its' way out as agemax has suggested or the wire from the starter button to the solenoid needs to be addressed.

There are two thick wires bolted to the solenoid, one directly from the battery positive to the solenoid (always has power), and the other from the solenoid to the starter (only has power when starter button is pushed).

Then there is a third smaller wire coming from the starter button, when the starter button is pressed it sends a signal to the solenoid, triggering the starter.

This wire is the one you need to check.

[JEEPRUSTY]

Might just head down the road and have it cross referenced

Cross referenced how? Against what?