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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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have got another problem starter sounds like service bay impact wrench when switch is pressed battery fully charged when i put volt metre across terminals its only pulling 10.5 volts release switch and were back to 12. 7 ,all connections are tight earth is good could starter be doomed??[:'(]
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 12:20 AM
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Possible,find solenoid.There will be a small wire running to it from relay.Put Black lead there and Red lead to + side of Batt.Hit start button for 1-2 seconds,check reading on meter.Number you see is difference between source[Batt] and destination [solenoid].Want to see a small,1.2.3 number.Thats voltage lost/used up.A big number means not much is getting to solenoid to activate starter causing tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat- noise I believe your hearing.Next ohm the relay ground to frame.Remember a fully charged batt doesnt always mean its good.Only a load test is positve proof.That sound you hear is usually low batt,not always,Good luck,Bob
 
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 08:41 PM
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cheers for info bob will give that a try tommorow p\s know were i can bulk buy pain killers this harleys splittin my skull many thanks gazza
 
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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bob stripped and cleaned starter brushes and com got a gentle rub with some fine emery all back together rip,s like a dream and got another battery its good to have help on the forum cheerz and a merry one to you gazza[sm=groupwave.gif]
 
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