Fuel relay sticking in cold weather fix

gaslighter01

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Just as an FYI everyone out there who has had their machine not turn over due to the fuel relay sticking in colder weather. I believe this is anyone who owns a yammy and their weather gets below zero. I brought the yammy relay over to Napa and we cross reference their relay to a Napa relay which I have changed out with both my Fx nytro and 11 apex se and have tested in temps as low as -40 below farenheit with no issues. The part number is ech-ar614. It cost about 10 bucks. Quick fix. :Rockon:
 
Which relay is the one that we have issues with? I had issues this weekend on two straight mornings. First morning it was around -22 F below. Thanks and will try the napa parts
 
MarkRTX said:
Which relay is the one that we have issues with? I had issues this weekend on two straight mornings. First morning it was around -22 F below. Thanks and will try the napa parts
On my 06 the relay is located in the left hand foot well. From what I have read here over the years. Part location can vary. On mine it is the far left relay while sitting on the sled. I pulled each relay one at a time, turned key to run position, until I could not hear the fuel pump run. I have had no problems yet but carry a spare on the sled.
 
i also am now carrying a yamaha updated spare. have not had any problem yet though.
 
I first located the fuel pump relay on both our sleds by pulling one relay at a time. Then I positioned it on the outside left position to access easier if and when required. I have a spare I carry also, but not the updated one mentioned here. Didn't know about that until now.
 
gaslighter01 said:
Just as an FYI everyone out there who has had their machine not turn over due to the fuel relay sticking in colder weather. I believe this is anyone who owns a yammy and their weather gets below zero. I brought the yammy relay over to Napa and we cross reference their relay to a Napa relay which I have changed out with both my Fx nytro and 11 apex se and have tested in temps as low as -40 below farenheit with no issues. The part number is ech-ar614. It cost about 10 bucks. Quick fix. :Rockon:
Guys reading this may have also experienced frozen fuel pumps. We've had it happen several times on cold mornings. Simple (and hopeful) fix is to drop the sled a few times this has worked to release stuck pump! You may try cranking while dropping too as this has worked. OH YEAH, I MEAN DROPPING THE REAR 'CAUSE LIFTING THE FRONT IS NOT FRIENDLY ON YOUR BACK!
 
Raypex said:
gaslighter01 said:
Just as an FYI everyone out there who has had their machine not turn over due to the fuel relay sticking in colder weather. I believe this is anyone who owns a yammy and their weather gets below zero. I brought the yammy relay over to Napa and we cross reference their relay to a Napa relay which I have changed out with both my Fx nytro and 11 apex se and have tested in temps as low as -40 below farenheit with no issues. The part number is ech-ar614. It cost about 10 bucks. Quick fix. :Rockon:
Guys reading this may have also experienced frozen fuel pumps. We've had it happen several times on cold mornings. Simple (and hopeful) fix is to drop the sled a few times this has worked to release stuck pump! You may try cranking while dropping too as this has worked. OH YEAH, I MEAN DROPPING THE REAR 'CAUSE LIFTING THE FRONT IS NOT FRIENDLY ON YOUR BACK!

Easier yet, if you carry a bottle of water like I do... Last year my son's 08 nytro would not start (in the middle of no-where). I dumped the water on the relays and it cycled and fired right up.
 
Thksnow,
I was referring to the pump not the relays like moisture freezing up the actual pump. Do the elecrical relays actually freeze? I just replaced mine a few weeks ago.
 
I have had two times this year when I turned the key the fuel pump cycled but when I went to turn it over all I got was a "click" and the yellow light came on!! Is this relay issues or something else??? Usually after a bit it would start but I want this thing FIXED!!! :o|
 
heelingcowboy1 said:
I have had two times this year when I turned the key the fuel pump cycled but when I went to turn it over all I got was a "click" and the yellow light came on!! Is this relay issues or something else??? Usually after a bit it would start but I want this thing FIXED!!! :o|
Had the same issue two mornings in a row. Turn key and no pump cycle, just click. Dropping sled no help. Stole relay from another sled in garage and no more trouble!
 
I think I mis read your post. mine would crank but no fuel.
Sounds like you may need a starter relay (hopefully)
if not maybe something more serious I.E. starter.
Good luck!
 
It seems that it won't start at 5 degrees and below---but warmer temps it don't have a problem soo hopefully starter relay---which one is the starter relay?? Same part#@ NAPA???
 
On mine, the fuel pump relay is closest to tunnel. Three of the four relays there are the same part #. the second from left is different.I'm not sure which is the starter. Do like I did (if possible) and borrow someone elses relays. Thats free and easy!
 


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