Can't get the starter to crank

James · 03-31-2021, 02:34 PM

Hello, this is my first post here. My wife has a 2006 GZ250 that won't turnover. I just replaced the battery, turn the key on and neutral light shows. Press the starter and nothing. If you hold the clutch in and press the starter, the starter solenoid clicks, but that all we get. I ran a jumper from the positive post to the starter and it cranks. I'm about to order a new solenoid, but thought I would see what others might suggest.
Thanks!

**Admin** · 03-31-2021, 05:11 PM

Welcome to the forum!

Yea sounds like the solenoid, but make sure the battery connections are tight and clean also.

Vegas Street Rider · 03-31-2021, 05:34 PM

For what it's worth, Ditto on the solenoid.

EddieSC · 03-31-2021, 10:07 PM

Again, ditto on the solenoid.

James · 03-31-2021, 11:28 PM

Thanks! Ordered one earlier. I'll certainly post the results.

James · 04-08-2021, 09:31 AM

Good morning! I got the new starter solenoid installed and it works like a charm. Thanks much, yaw!

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James Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 3	Can't get the starter to crank Hello, this is my first post here. My wife has a 2006 GZ250 that won't turnover. I just replaced the battery, turn the key on and neutral light shows. Press the starter and nothing. If you hold the clutch in and press the starter, the starter solenoid clicks, but that all we get. I ran a jumper from the positive post to the starter and it cranks. I'm about to order a new solenoid, but thought I would see what others might suggest. Thanks! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Vegas Street Rider Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,108	For what it's worth, Ditto on the solenoid. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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James Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 3	Thanks! Ordered one earlier. I'll certainly post the results. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-31-2021, 05:11 PM	#2
Admin Administrator Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New York Posts: 48	Welcome to the forum! Yea sounds like the solenoid, but make sure the battery connections are tight and clean also.
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03-31-2021, 10:07 PM	#4
EddieSC Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 37	Again, ditto on the solenoid.
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04-08-2021, 09:31 AM	#6
James Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 3	Good morning! I got the new starter solenoid installed and it works like a charm. Thanks much, yaw!
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