How to test starter relay

[@stephencolleary4549]

I have spent weeks trying to figure out if I had relay problems or starter problems or rectifier problems. Just watched your video walked out to the bike and it started instantly using your method. Genius! Thanks for the vid!!!

[@bigfixdiy]

Glad I could help! Check out my other videos for more helpful tips

[@p3aceofmind9]

My bike didn't studders n nothing it killed my battery. Any advice

[@homeplay123]

THANK YOU SO MUCH I WAS GOING CRAZY TRYING TO FIGURE IT OUT TOOK MY STARTER OUT NOTHING TRIED YOUR METHOD WORKED IMMEDIATELY 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@funwithashleymariano3864]

Ok you turned it on.....so what is wrong with it??.?

[@davidbeirer6423]

Idiot

[@johnbouchard4103]

This also bypasses all the safety interlocks. BE SURE THE BIKE IS IN NEUTRAL.

[@bigfixdiy]

Good advice

[@genestallons5926]

Real excitement ?

[@cstkch6909]

You'll know right away 😅

[@RicoDidit-jd6xp]

You don’t even know how much you just helped me! I’ve replaced my stator and rectifier and still no start, I was about to order a starter too when I saw this video and tried it and boom! All I need is a starter relay

[@user-mb9ns6qr7g]

Thanks for the info, i was on a camping trip on my scooter and thought i was doomed i did this and it started no problem.
The one time i was like 20 miles from the nearest town and my shitty luck something had to go wrong lol thanks buddy.

[@bigfixdiy]

That's super cool, glad I could help

[@splunky2319]

i have the same bike, 2003 600 katana. yours might not be the same size and year but i like how you turned it into a street fighter

[@bigfixdiy]

Haha the good citizens of Sacramento turned it into a street fighter, I just kept riding it

[@rickywhite9403]

I'm learning something new from you and thank you because I have that went out on me same thing as you are working on now

[@juanc21m56]

Good to know I have starter problems lol

[@tristinbelt7849]

Youre my hero

[@robbieoneil5945]

I was shown this about 40 years ago & used it quite a few times with My old 1985 Harley Softail Standard, but now with My 2015 Heritage Softail Classic, I'm yet to find the starter relay, if it indeed has one, My owners manual doesn't even mention anything about it, so it either hasn't got one or else it's well hidden, but if it has got one, it would make things a lot simpler than always having to take the seat off & get a jump start from somebody whenever the Bike won't start.

[@mikiesssnell4188]

U are a amazing person

[@bigfixdiy]

Thanks brother, you are too

[@user-uo9km9yx9i]

But what I wanna know is why is it doing this and what's the part that needs replaced.

[@W_TDH]

Told my if you know

[@kevinedmee3417]

I really need the fix to this problem

[@joescheller6680]

very simple the relay😂😂😂

[@greenteasupreme]

Thanks for the video! I'm having a hard time finding this part on my 2015 DRZ400sm. Any thoughts?

[@tristannantista9616]

If you still haven't found the solenoid run wire from the both terminals to a switch so you can just press the switch to start

[@kevinkkklll]

Its right next to the airbox on the drz on the right side

[@rickywhite9403]

So witch one is bad ? The relay or the switch

[@CanadianCombine-Buck]

There known that chaf wires on the. Clutch cable, frame, on the necks behind the ignition switch. Causes bare wire exposed. Then the power supply when key turns, does nothing. Common issue with 2001-2005 wire harness on the VL800' s. All they needed was extra inch of wire at each connection. Saves stretching, rubbing wire issue.

[@bridgetteendsley9420]

Works on Ford cars, trucks too

[@stolen_m]

so if a screwdriver doesnt start it the relays bad?

[@mattstunts3487]

Was your relay bad or was it the starter?

[@ogzhxn]

Hi just a quick question. The relay clicks but engine doesn’t start. Strangely, if I flick the relay engine cranks and starts. What would be the cause for this? Thanks!

[@bigfixdiy]

@@ogzhxn the relay might be getting stuck? Maybe test the relay?

[@maqq9799]

good video

[@stephensullivan2225]

How do you fix the problem. Having the same problem mate 😅

[@bigfixdiy]

Haha I still haven't gotten around to it. I assume a wire came loose after I drove it on a dirt road

[@ScrapSurvivalist]

So stupid question if I put the screw driver in between. And I can start it that way does that mean I have to replace the part

[@bigfixdiy]

Not necessarily. If this method starts the bike that does NOT verify that anything is wrong with it. This is just an option for if your starter switch isn't working

[@xaviermunguia09]

If it doesn’t start , and you only see the sparks . It’s probably a bad starter right ?

[@bigfixdiy]

@@xaviermunguia09 possibly, but its also possible that the connection isn't complete enough. Make sure you lay the screw driver across both terminals for a couple seconds. If you don't get a good connection it could just throw sparks

[@doreenduncan3411]

So do I need a new relay or do I need a new handlebar starter assembly?

[@bigfixdiy]

@@doreenduncan3411 its probably a wiring issue somewhere between the handlebar switch and the relay

[@Chipbayles]

I have an 05 r6 went to replace the rectifier and stator after I put it back together it just keeps blowing the fuse on the starter relay just from turning the key. I’ve back tracked everything and there’s no grounded wires. Never had this problem before all oem parts. Any help would be appreciated

[@voodoo_child5897]

Check the wiring to relay, if it's secured then check the starter relay fuse. The rating of the fuse cld be lesser then required for the cranking. Maybe that's wad causing the fuse to blow. Find out the fuse rating from the bike manual. Possible u can try a higher rating fuse so that it doesn't burn right thru

[@Chipbayles]

@@voodoo_child5897 I ended up fixing it. I had to hard wire a hayabusa rectifier straight to my battery and the stator. Was recommended by a local shop. But it worked

[@voodoo_child5897]

@@Chipbayles nice! I have a 2012 busa too :)

[@Yuri-hv6zl]

What’s the long term fix for this ?

[@manicmurse]

Replace the relay

[@Yuri-hv6zl]

@@manicmurse it worked! 8$ part

[@julianloera8458]

@@manicmurseI did and it’s still not working same sound

[@rickywhite9403]

Because it started with the relay after you hit the relay I know I'm not very intelligent on bikes but I need to fix my own stuff because labor and parts were killing me

[@EASTstLou]

There any way you can help me I recently bought a 2003 suzuki gsx750f an cant seem to get it to crank over battery is good spark plugs are good i dont know whats up with it

[@kait_9]

Just had to replace the stator and rectifier on mine. Neither of those fixed the issue. It’s getting power, and cranks, but doesn’t turn over. If that’s the issue you’re having, check for a bad wire, or replace your relay switch.

[@rekomoore7042]

Thanks bro

[@benmanwaring8260]

i have the exact same bike even turned in to a street fighter. mine wont start but will click what does this mean?

[@bigfixdiy]

I would guess the battery might need a charging or even replaced

[@christopherstroup8906]

What about when all it’s doing clicking how would you do that by chance. I want some advice, it just keeps clicking😡🤬my bike is broken😭😤😢

[@whosreplays5012]

what if there is the click then what could it be

[@jmvneto51]

Dude I was waiting for this answer.

[@F00F1GH73R5]

@@jmvneto51it’s a UA-cam short, it’s not gonna have every answer to every scenario, he just has the answer to this scenario

[@justtyler5049]

It could be the fuse, or the start or itself, the clicking is the relay receiving power (that means the relay is receiving power but it might be damaged and not completing the circuit, so you’d have to test the continuity with a multimeter). Also the fuse could have blown, most motorcycle relay caps (on top of the relay switch) there is an extra fuse, maybe try switching it ?

[@robbieoneil5945]

Does Your Bike have a security system with an alarm & a security fob? My 2015 Heritage Softail has & I've found if I get that clicking sound, especially after I've had the battery on charge for a few hours, it's usually the size 2032 button battery in the security fob that is at fault, as soon as I replace it the Bike usually starts first time, it's recommended that the button battery in the security fob should be replaced at least every 12 months, I hope that this helps if You have such a security system on Your own Bike.

[@BlueGemXz]

​@@jmvneto51so from my experience with dealing with this multiple times and in fact rn as I search and crawl for a last second solution. It usually stems down to either the starter as a whole, the ECU or a random sensor. Pretty sure all of which suck. I've dealt with it constantly. And then you come to the very end after replacing all that. Just to realize it was literally just the damn battery... Check all those and then no idea. Probably seized the engine. Learned myself that one the hard way unfortunately. 👀😮‍💨

[@jet_lif3679]

So if it doesn’t start up but spark does that mean the starter is bad ?

[@bigfixdiy]

It could be, or maybe the battery

[@jet_lif3679]

@@bigfixdiy ok thank you 🙏🏾

[@theproperdumy5619]

@@bigfixdiyyo so I got a 02 gsxr it turns over but won’t start do you think it may be the fuel pump? Im tryna figure out what the problem is without paying mechanics to find the problem I’m running on budget

[@damienengler9379]

@@theproperdumy5619I’m in the same situation it cranks when I use the screwdriver but I think my fuel pump is bad because I don’t hear it humming when I flip the switch

[@alvin2894]

What if the starter motor works but it sounds like as if the battery is very weak?

[@unknownkong4313]

What if u lose sparks ? This method was working before but now as soon as the screwdriver goes In between energy flow nothing happens?

[@bigfixdiy]

It could be a dead battery. Does your headlight still turn on?

[@unknownkong4313]

Yes

[@bigfixdiy]

@@unknownkong4313 maybe the relay itself has gone out

[@unknownkong4313]

@@bigfixdiy relay was replaced. Now I get a spark on 1st try but not on second.

[@Hellofa6ird]

I know nothing about motorbikes... thats my partners forte but if your bike has electrics... I assume it has a fuses? have you checked your fuse/s?

[@christianwhite8568]

I charged my battery full, replaced the starter solenoid. It clicks, no crank. I tried the screwdriver trick and it doesn’t even spark or anything. Any suggestions ?

[@bigfixdiy]

@@christianwhite8568 does your head light work? Does it look dim or bright?

[@christianwhite8568]

@@bigfixdiy headlight works, looks about as bright as normal. I’m starting to think I have a bad ground or power wire somewhere.

[@djkingjames1359]

Will this work on a 2000 gsxr 750

[@bigfixdiy]

I think it probably will

[@RobertJahrling-m6s]

YOU CANNOT DO THIS IF YOUR STARTER RELAY HAS A FUSE ON IT THE SECOND YOU SEE SPARK IS THE SECOND YOU BLOW THAT FUSE

[@rickywhite9403]

So how come it won't start with out hitting the relay switch or stri

[@kanyinscannon856]

I did the same thing but my starter cranked slowly, what could be the problem?

[@spessythecook]

battery dying

[@kanyinscannon856]

@@spessythecook so i charged by battery and when i start it from the relay it fires right up but my actual button still doesnt work to start, i hear it engage with the relay but nothing happens. :(

[@dannykiley8009]

If it kicks over while testing the relay ,does it mean the relay is good

[@justtyler5049]

I would imagine so, I think the relay is just a bypass for the bike to crank. So if it’s turning over could be something from the actual starter maybe ? Could be multiple different things (don’t stress just keep doing research you got this

[@noelitotolentino8261]

I replace relay Ang starter motor but it's not working still I just heard like a little noise in it

[@ickess]

Mine will attempt to start but very weak and then just the clicking. When I shorted it out it was stronger and the bike started. Think mines still going bad.

[@bigfixdiy]

The battery could just be weak too

[@ickess]

@@bigfixdiy pretty new battery that I keep on tender most times. Batt was over 12v off. There was a small voltage drop while the starter was engaged but when I shorted across the relay the bike stated. The only time it’s starts effortlessly is if I was just driving it any stopped. It’s gotten worse over time. I replaced the regulator rectifier for an unrelated issue.

[@robflavawitz3198]

It could be your starter button on your throttle side. Throttle side, the Spring is not allowing the connection within the starter button. So you have to replace the whole housing. I'm having that issue with my t. L 1000.

[@KentongLafadchan]

How about mine bro i tryed your method but it wont start i had new starter motor,starter relay,and new battery it work good for 2 days but yesterday it wont and i just hear a clicking sound on the relay but no cranking and my gauge panel is reseting....what could be tge problem?

[@claudiugeorge03]

If you find something please reply on this. I’ve got same problem.

[@Mr_Longwood]

Same

[@claudiugeorge03]

I found the problem with mine. It was at the plug from the voltage regulator. 2 of the jack pins were oxidized. My solution was to cut the wires and tie them directly, some black tape over them and that’s it, at least for now

[@AveryLambdinMusic]

Dude I don’t ish I could access this on my z400. Have no idea how to do it

[@slyderockheart]

you have to remove the side panels and the tank on a kawasaki z400

[@user-cp6lp3pn5z]

Will this work on a pit bike

[@bigfixdiy]

@@user-cp6lp3pn5z if it has an electric starter, but not if it is kick start

[@GregorySinquefield-fm6sy]

That a starter solenoid not relay, relay switch what I thought you were referring too

[@bodolandmentor]

I do it everyday, it has become my everyday schedule 😢

[@bigfixdiy]

I still haven't fixed mine either so I do the same

[@bodolandmentor]

@@bigfixdiy 😊😊😊

[@yeejay6396]

Plot twist: how to start starter relay

[@juanmv2159]

My bike will crank but won’t turn over. Tried this and it still won’t work plus the 30A fuse in the right side of the starter has no voltage going to it. Even tried switching the fuses and the fuse is good but for some reason won’t allow the bike to turn over

[@michaelcustodio2166]

Going thru same shxt rn

[@juanmv2159]

@@michaelcustodio2166 dam yea actually just dropped my bike off at the shop yesterday. Even the mechanic was confused cuz it’s not even broken in yet. It’s a ‘13 gsxr600 with 3k miles. Best guess is the fuel pump, or fuel injector maybe got clogged. Cuz cleaned out my tank, cleaned the fuel pump, checked all the fuses, new battery, checked clutch cable and underneath it as well.

[@hypebeastslayer_420memes4]

@@juanmv2159damn so did you managed to get it fixed?

[@juanmv2159]

@@hypebeastslayer_420memes4 so found the problem was actually my fuel pump was worn out. Starters and all cots were just fine

[@RobertGuill]

So that mean the relay is bad right just remplaced ?

[@bigfixdiy]

Not necessarily, you're just bypassing the ignition switch

[@readyeddie2065]

That’s a solenoid not a relay

[@devanalbro7165]

Does anybody know how to actually fix this so my starter button and headlights work again lol…I have the exact same problem..is it the button itself? What else could it be? Any info or advise PLEASE 😊

[@KiloWrld]

fix yet?

[@davidbeirer6423]

That is the wrong way to do it. Don’t do that at home.

[@jamesherrera4638]

I did that but there wasn’t even a spark when I touched the two connector with my screw driver

[@bigfixdiy]

Does the headlight work? Do you have power to anything else?

[@AngelCruz-lt7fb]

I’m having this same issue

[@redibeats-jred8580]

If the fuse is not blown … why is this happening?

[@bigfixdiy]

Because you're just bypassing a switch

[@007Nox]

Bro I tried this and my bike receives no power now from the battery its like I blew a circuit

[@devanalbro7165]

Anybody found a solution so I don’t have to start like that and have no headlight?

[@TheSmokingFrog420]

Ur gonna need a new relay if u do it to much good thing they are like 7 bucks online

[@rickywhite9403]

I believe I just got it because you are che😅 checking the relay switch and it started so the switch ran it's something else

[@wrapzoo295]

What is mine doesn’t jump when I try this?😢

[@deveshaudichya3025]

thanks bro..indian local machanic sucks

[@rickywhite9403]

Get tried of buying the wrong parts and then have to buy more

[@C70z]

What if the bike is auto

[@niconine268]

Cool bud

[@AngelCruz-lt7fb]

I’m not even getting apart to the screw driver

[@bigfixdiy]

Maybe bad battery?

[@AngelCruz-lt7fb]

Battery is new and full chargerd also just put a new starter relay