Solenoid Starter Problem By benjamin (Read 2,004 times)

[benjamin]

Starter Solenoid problem

2011 RK 250cc Scooter Type 54B

After experiencing following symptoms:

Intermittently Scooter would not start (no sound of the starter, nothing, dead)

Would run even after taking key out of ignition.

Drains battery.

After doing research at the Scooter Doc Forum Archives (thank you very much) I came to conclusion that I have a bad solenoid. Disconnected battery and pulled solenoid out.
As I was pulling solenoid out it came apart on to two separate parts
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Questions:

What is the proper procedure of replacing Solenoid.

Specifically, connection of a small green/red wire which seems to be pressed in.


Can I purchase NOT Chinese made solenoid for my scooter?
Where is the best place to obtain it?
Can my scooter be equipped with mechanical starter bypassing electronic starter?

Your help would be greatly appreciated.


Sincerely

Ben Butin

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[richardthescooter2]

This should help you as you install new starter solenoid

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[Cruiser]

Using a mechanical switch for starting would be impractical. The switch would be a lot bigger than just a starter button in order to handle the high amperage of the starter motor. You would also have to run heavy wires to the location of the mechanical starter switch.

Using a non OEM solenoid should work as long it can handle the current (amps) of the scooter starter.

[benjamin]

Richard, Cruiser

Thank you for your input.

Yesterday I purchased on Amazon following part for $7.80.
Scooter Starter Solenoid Relay GY6 50cc 125cc 150cc Chinese ATV Starter Relay Solenoid

www.amazon.com/Scooter-Starter-Solenoid-Relay-Chinese/dp/B009SZVPVQ

Description says that it is compatible with 250cc as well. Hopefully it is a proper part.
As soon as I will receive it and will try to install it I will give Doc Forum a full account on success or failure of the installation.

Sincerely

Ben Butin