ScootDawg Forums - View Single Post - Do starters slowly die, or just die at once?

blueboy5000 · 04-21-2014, 08:11 AM

They can go either way. Sometimes the starter starts laboring, (cranking slowly) but more often than not, simply seizes.

The best way to make sure your starter is okay is to turn the key to ON and then use a screwdriver to "jump" the solenoid. If the bike fires right up, then replace the solenoid. If the starter still labors then replace the starter.

The technically correct way to diagnose this problem is with a VOLTAGE LOAD TEST, but since scooters use small low-amperage batteries, using an automotive load tester usually kills the battery before you figure anything out.

04-21-2014, 08:11 AM	#2
blueboy5000 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 493	They can go either way. Sometimes the starter starts laboring, (cranking slowly) but more often than not, simply seizes. The best way to make sure your starter is okay is to turn the key to ON and then use a screwdriver to "jump" the solenoid. If the bike fires right up, then replace the solenoid. If the starter still labors then replace the starter. The technically correct way to diagnose this problem is with a VOLTAGE LOAD TEST, but since scooters use small low-amperage batteries, using an automotive load tester usually kills the battery before you figure anything out. __________________ 2011 Roketa MC-23-150 4T 150cc 157 qmj 24mm carb w 115 main jet and paper cone air filter Manual petcock w Tygon fuel lines Scrappy Dog Scooters Retro-slash stainless straight-thru exhaust RED spring clutch Adjustable CDI (brand unknown, it's blue and red and works great!) KOSO high performance variator w 12g sliders Gates Powerlink 835-20-30 belt GPS verified 65mph on flats.
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