Starting woes

dukess1999 · 26-Mar-2004, 15:59

Just a quick cry for help before asking the local shop to do the necessary.
Haven't used my 748 for a few weeks and battery is a bit flat. Had to bump it and the engine started okay but then stalled. However starter motor continued to turn and then Evo alarm went off and I couldn't disarm it. Disconnected battery and alarm eventually died. Connected battery again (sparks and smoke from neg- connection); starter turning without ignition being switched on. Don't want to persevere and cause more damage.
Any ideas gratefully received.

Iain C.

nelly · 26-Mar-2004, 17:52

Sounds like the solenoid is stuck on. It sits just in front of the battery, with two thick cables attached to it.
Give it a tap and then see if it's OK. If the bike behaves, I'd suggest you fit a new one.......just in case.

26-Mar-2004, 18:57

looks like i've started a trend with these bleedin things ....

NEEEEXT ...

dukess1999 · 30-Mar-2004, 11:44

Thanks Nelly; new solenoid/relay did the trick.

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26-Mar-2004, 17:52	#2
nelly Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,134 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: notts Mood: Bloo and Yellow.. and Red now ;) Sounds like the solenoid is stuck on. It sits just in front of the battery, with two thick cables attached to it. Give it a tap and then see if it's OK. If the bike behaves, I'd suggest you fit a new one.......just in case. Reply

26-Mar-2004, 18:57	#3
Dibble Posts: n/a looks like i've started a trend with these bleedin things .... NEEEEXT ... Reply

30-Mar-2004, 11:44	#4
dukess1999 Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 403 Join Date: Jul 2003 Thanks Nelly; new solenoid/relay did the trick. Reply