Yamaha Venture RS wont start suddenly

[emccarthy]

I have a 2007 Yamaha Rs Venture 1000 that decided to stop working. It was starting fine, I had it in the garage and was just going to fire it up for a minute and it just clicked. The battery is good and I even put my jump pack on it too. I trouble shoot to see what's happening. The solenoid would get 12volts going in, but would only get 3 volts going out to the starter. The solenoid would click just like it should. Checked all fuses and they are good.

I figured it was a bad solenoid so I bought another. After swapping it out it does the same thing. If I remove the cord from the solenoid to the starter . The solenoid terminal will get 12volt when not connected to the starter. If you connect the starter on to the terminal it drops to 3 volts. Does this mean I have a bad starter? The starter looks to be buried on this sled. Thanks,

 

[engineman]

What is the voltage on the other side of the solenoid (battery) when the output (starter) side of the solenoid is @ 3V. If both are at 3V you either have a REALLY shorted starter motor or the battery doesn't have the current to maintain voltage.

Good luck!

Steve

 

[grizztracks]

Fully charge the battery and have it load tested to make sure it's not the problem. If the battery tests good then it's going to be a bad starter. More than likely the magnets in the starter came loose which is a known problem with Yamaha starters. The starter is difficult to get at and requires lifting and rocking the engine enough for the it to drop out.

 

[emccarthy]

What is the voltage on the other side of the solenoid (battery) when the output (starter) side of the solenoid is @ 3V. If both are at 3V you either have a REALLY shorted starter motor or the battery doesn't have the current to maintain voltage.

Good luck!

Steve

I tested this last night. I got 3v on both the in and out on the solenoid soon as you turn the key. I put 12v direct to the started and a clunk and could smell burning. Looks like I am doing a starter. Doesn't sound like a fun job.

 

[engineman]

Looks like you now know what is wrong - which sometimes can be the biggest challenge.

I feel for you on the effort to change the starter - There is a lot information on the steps to replace it on the site that should prove very helpful. Search function is your best friend.

Best of luck !!

Steve