t8 starting problem

[boscoe99]

I repeat.

It is a simple matter of the relay not getting appropriate voltage via the starter circuit.

What you are experiencing is a classic case of voltage drop. Something between the battery and starter relay is hindering the flow of current.

If one measures voltage at the end of a wire with a device not connected there can be 12 volts at the end of that wire. As soon as that wire is connected to the device the voltage may drop off. IE voltage drop. That is why it is named what it is named.

You need to have 12 volts indicated on the wire while the wire is connected and the device is energized.

Go back and check all of the connections. Inspect all of the wiring. From the battery to fuse to the switches and on to the relay.

[rodbolt17]

take it to a shop with trained folks.
or insert the knife between the second and third rib.

be aware
most techs aint gotta clue of how to use a multi meter and volyage drop makes the peepers close.

[boscoe99]

Just before you have to take the motor to a shop with trained folks or before you insert the knife between the second and third rib, try a few more tests on your own.

Disconnect the starter motor relay male lead where it connects to the wire coming from the neutral safety switch.

Disconnect connector one and jumper from the female socket to the male lead connected to the starter relay. Is the relay energized and does the starter motor turn? If so, go on.

Reconnect connector one. Disconnect connector two and jumper from the female socket to the male lead connected to the starter relay. Is the relay energized and does the starter motor turn? If so, go on.

Reconnect connector two. Disconnect connector three and jumper from the female socket to the male lead connected to the starter relay. Is the relay energized and does the starter motor turn? If so, go on.

Reconnect connector three. Disconnect connector four and jumper from the female socket to the male lead connected to the starter relay. Is the relay energized and does the starter motor turn?

When you get to the point where the relay does not energize such that the starter motor turns you have then found where your problem lies. Could be the fuse, could be the starter switch, could be the neutral switch or could be a faulty wire some where along the way.

[chukarcommando]

Well, big thanks to all for the help. Turned out going through the start system from point to point traced it back to the start button. $42 bucks for a new switch and she's starting/running great. This is a great little motor. Until this, besides changing the oil regularly and the spark plugs a couple times just because, and putting a gazillion hours on it, not ANY problems. Pretty sweet.... thanks again.