I was out riding and everything was working fine. Rode for about 30 min and as soon as I got to my drive way it just stopped. I thought I accidentally hit the kill switch but I didn't. Now when I press the starter but nothing happens it doesn't turn over or make any noise. When the key is in the ON position all the lights horn and signals work but it doesn't start or do anything when I press the button. Any suggestions as what it could be.
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Drz400s turned off and won't start again
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Checked the fuse and it's not the problem...I was reading about it being a starter relay problem but I have no clue where that is on the bike
That's another possibility. The starter relay will be located near the positive terminal of your battery. It should be a small cylindrical looking object with two wires coming off it. Once you locate it, turn your ignition on, get a rubber handled screw driver and short it out across the two terminals. If the solenoid is fried the starter motor will turn when you by pass it
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I just put the screw driver and sparks flew lol got startled never done anything like this... am I suppose to keep it in place and press the starter button while the screw driver is pressed against the two terminals
Ok gonna try again finger cross I don't get elevtricited
I my nerves didn't let me commit fully but it did make the noise as if it was about to start
Still alive I didn't commit 100 percent but I had in place and it did make the noise as if it was about to start
+1. Push and release the kickstand switch repeatedly with a finger then try starting the bike. If that fixes it, lube the switch.
If that relay is the problem what parts would I need to buy. Should I buy new or used from eBay snowcity in scarborough has oem parts here the link hopefully it works
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche...d=2003 DR-Z400SK3 ELECTRICAL - WIRING HARNESS
The owner before me had the kickstand switch wired up because the kickstand had broken off plus I haven't had the new kickstand put on yet and it was working before
Never owned a DRZ but for other bikes when the starter button mysteriously stopped doing anything it has been either the clutch or kickstand lockout
Maybe his bypass/jumper failed or fell out?
And do check the clutch switch connector. Contact cleaner and wire brush.
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Do you know where the locations for those are
Don't go digging into the difficult stuff until you've checked out the basic mechanical possibilities. Someone mentioned the kickstand relay and that's a good place to start. The other is something I've had happen myself; a dirty/partially disassembled kill switch. open it up, make sure that it's pivoting properly, amd clean it. Reassemble and try again.
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