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racingquads22
03-08-2009, 09:35 PM
Alright so my 400ex wont start. I get the green neutral light but it doesn't click doesn't act like its going to start nothing. Its like it doesn't want to even try. Any ideas?
Choppers
03-08-2009, 10:01 PM
sounds like dead battery
honda400ex2003
03-08-2009, 10:04 PM
agreed, steve
racingquads22
03-08-2009, 10:21 PM
but even if i try jumping it i get nothing.
racingquads22
03-08-2009, 10:35 PM
would i be able to jump it if it was dead?
honda400ex2003
03-08-2009, 10:41 PM
check your voltage at the battery, and at the starter. try to check your solenoid and then if that is functioning then it is the starter. you said it doesn't even click so I would say the starter solenoid is junk. try checking for juice at the starter when the button is pushed. The cdi could have possibly went to but I doubt it. I dont think it controls the starter but it may I am not sure. the solenoid should click if it working right though. good luck and test everything out. i would even look at the wiring diagram in the back of a honda manual and check to amke sure the button is working right. I have had to replace the handlebar pod when my lights were messed up. steve
Eviltanker
03-09-2009, 09:11 AM
Does your quad have the wires that go to the clutch lever cut and twisted together? They could possibly be apart or corroded. Start small and work up.
honda400ex2003
03-11-2009, 02:50 PM
check all of your grounds too while you are at it. Have you gottn anywhere? Good luck steve
racingquads22
04-22-2009, 03:27 PM
haven't had time til today, checked all grounds and got a new battery and i got nothing, this is frusterating me like no other..anyone have ideas?
shok47
04-22-2009, 03:31 PM
Have you check the voltage with a meter like honda400ex2003 said?

bad choice on getting a new battery, They are hard to return. Dont buy any more stuff until you diagnosed it! Alot of people just jump into buying stuff and they waste money. A common misconception by many people
racingquads22
04-22-2009, 03:34 PM
i dont have a meter to check the starter with, what would u suggest i do? actually i might have a clip with a light if thats what you mean
shok47
04-22-2009, 03:35 PM
go to walmart and get analog meter for $10

They look similar to this but this one is digital.

http://car-batteries.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/voltmeter-car-battery-hull.jpg
racingquads22
04-22-2009, 08:16 PM
solenoid had power, now i go back to square one..any other suggestions?
shok47
04-22-2009, 08:19 PM
how much power? You need to know how much is actually transferring to it when you try and start it. Also check your battery voltage while your at it.

You dont go back to square one. since this is an electrical problem you technically jump to square 2 because you factored one thing out


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