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1985 XJ750XN won’t start

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by regor52, Aug 4, 2018.

  1. regor52

    regor52 New Member

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    XJ750XN won’t start. Just hear clicking in unit behind battery. Any help would be appreciated
    Roger
     
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    Thanks
    Roger
     
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    tabaka45 Well-Known Member

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    Have you tried to jump it? If not, use a car battery (car not runnung). Sounds like a weak battery or loose battery cable.
     
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    kerriskandiesinc Active Member

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    Starter solenoid also, its right next to the battery......Big round thing
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Battery is flat
     
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    Recharged battery. Still get clicking sound from solenoid. Looks like it could be the starter. No reading on the volt meter. Getting it checked out on Monday.
    Thanks for your help guys appreciate it
     
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    Did you short across the two large solenoid terminals, see if the starter spins???
     
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    I would at least try to jump it with a car battery.
     
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    Do you get one single click when you press the start button, or multiple clicks?
    Multiple clicks is indictive of low voltage, or a faulty solenoid.

    +1. A quick test to do, but it's also reliant on the battery condition being adequate.
     
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    are you testing for voltage at starter post or output side of solinoid?
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Also make sure that the meter leads, or the meter itself, isn't the cause for the 0 v reading.
     
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    Thanks for the info. Found the problem the starter was full of dust and crap and brushes are almost wore out. Waiting for brushes to come in and also had the core shined up just like new.
    Thanks
    Roger
     
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