Mmuenster
New Member
I have been working for a while on this problem and would appreciate some help. I am an electrical engineer but haven't been able to get to the bottom of this problem.
I have a 2012 NC700XD that recently began having a problem when starting. Everything appears normal (fuel pump engages, dashboard illuminates, in neutral, kickstand down) but when I press the starter button, the starter solenoid just clicks and clicks. The starter motor doesn't make a sound. I have tried the following:
1) I have replaced the battery. I have recharged the battery. It reads 12.7V when the bike is off.
2) I have replaced the starter. No change.
3) I have replaced the starter solenoid. No change.
4) I have replaced the starter relay in the fuse box. No change.
Additionally, I have done the following troubleshooting.
A) After turning on the key, I have jumped the starter motor wire across the starter solenoid and the bike starts just fine.
B) Battery voltages measured as follows. Bike off 12.7 V. Bike on, headlight unplugged, 12.4 V. Bike on headlight plugged in, 12.2 V.
C) I have briefly attached a 10 amp car rapid charger to the battery which drives the voltage (with the bike on) to 14.0 V. In this condition, the bike will start when pressing the switch.
I suspect I have either a short in a wire to the solenoid or relay or a grounding problem but can't see any problems with the wires. I have replaced everything I can think of.
Any help would be appreciated.
Matt Muenster
Paso Robles, Ca
I have a 2012 NC700XD that recently began having a problem when starting. Everything appears normal (fuel pump engages, dashboard illuminates, in neutral, kickstand down) but when I press the starter button, the starter solenoid just clicks and clicks. The starter motor doesn't make a sound. I have tried the following:
1) I have replaced the battery. I have recharged the battery. It reads 12.7V when the bike is off.
2) I have replaced the starter. No change.
3) I have replaced the starter solenoid. No change.
4) I have replaced the starter relay in the fuse box. No change.
Additionally, I have done the following troubleshooting.
A) After turning on the key, I have jumped the starter motor wire across the starter solenoid and the bike starts just fine.
B) Battery voltages measured as follows. Bike off 12.7 V. Bike on, headlight unplugged, 12.4 V. Bike on headlight plugged in, 12.2 V.
C) I have briefly attached a 10 amp car rapid charger to the battery which drives the voltage (with the bike on) to 14.0 V. In this condition, the bike will start when pressing the switch.
I suspect I have either a short in a wire to the solenoid or relay or a grounding problem but can't see any problems with the wires. I have replaced everything I can think of.
Any help would be appreciated.
Matt Muenster
Paso Robles, Ca