03 Fatboy starting issue
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12-15-2017, 05:58 PM
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03 Fatboy starting issue
hi folks, looking for some idea!
My 03 Fatboy is a non starter! I have brand new fully charged battery, i turn on ignition and push start button, nothing happens, no clicking, no sounds, nothing. Bike in neutral, off kickstand, fuel, lights are bright, horn loud, full charge, etc. but not a hint to turning over or any clicking from starter. Any suggestions to check? Many thanks, Neil.
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12-15-2017, 08:59 PM
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#3
12-19-2017, 12:38 PM
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Ditto on service manual.
As a softail, it's probably setup like my '05 FLSTN (Deluxe). There's a fuse panel access inside the rear wheel fender. Requires lowering or taking off the rear wheel. Most of the main power fuses, fusable links, etc., are here. You'll need to check those.
If those look good ( pull each and, if not obviously broken, pass them through an ohmeter - bell/siren should go of indicating conductivity with low ohm reading)....
You could also (with manual by now), determine the positive pole/lead of the starter motor. You'll probably need to remove or pull aside the oil tank to do this:
Hook a voltmeter (DC) red lead up to that + current input on starter and touch the black lead to bare metal bolt or something on the frame. Click ignition button on. Thumb the starter. Be surprising if you're getting 12V there. Probably not (due to broken circuit elsewhere). But interesting if you are. Could then be something internal electrical in the starter...
As a softail, it's probably setup like my '05 FLSTN (Deluxe). There's a fuse panel access inside the rear wheel fender. Requires lowering or taking off the rear wheel. Most of the main power fuses, fusable links, etc., are here. You'll need to check those.
If those look good ( pull each and, if not obviously broken, pass them through an ohmeter - bell/siren should go of indicating conductivity with low ohm reading)....
You could also (with manual by now), determine the positive pole/lead of the starter motor. You'll probably need to remove or pull aside the oil tank to do this:
Hook a voltmeter (DC) red lead up to that + current input on starter and touch the black lead to bare metal bolt or something on the frame. Click ignition button on. Thumb the starter. Be surprising if you're getting 12V there. Probably not (due to broken circuit elsewhere). But interesting if you are. Could then be something internal electrical in the starter...
#5
12-22-2017, 10:28 AM
try to find the small signal wire on the starter,,,might be hard to reach with the oil tank and lines,,,,not the big positive cabe from the battery!!!!the little one with the plastic connector, unplug it from the starter,,,,take a small jumper wire attached to the + terminal of the battery and touch it to the connector on the starter that you removed the wire from,,,make sure the bike is in neutral and secure and be prepared for the engine to crank,,,,if it does crank when the connection is made, your issue is with your relay, wiring or switches,,,,if it does not crank you have a battery/power or ground or starter motor/soenoid problem.
do this at your own risk, be safe,
m
do this at your own risk, be safe,
m
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12-29-2017, 06:24 AM
#7
12-31-2017, 12:16 PM
try to find the small signal wire on the starter,,,might be hard to reach with the oil tank and lines,,,,not the big positive cabe from the battery!!!!the little one with the plastic connector, unplug it from the starter,,,,take a small jumper wire attached to the + terminal of the battery and touch it to the connector on the starter that you removed the wire from,,,make sure the bike is in neutral and secure and be prepared for the engine to crank,,,,if it does crank when the connection is made, your issue is with your relay, wiring or switches,,,,if it does not crank you have a battery/power or ground or starter motor/soenoid problem. do this at your own risk, be safe.m
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