Monster Electrical Problem

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by MARK VICKERS, Jul 29, 2014.

  1. Hi all
    I have a 2000 900 monster ie. the starter wont turn over unless I earth a small resister that connects the two wires that go to the starter relay, i cant find this on the wiring diagram so am now confused.
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    #1 MARK VICKERS, Jul 29, 2014
  2. Ah, thought for a minute you meant a really really big electrical problem ;)
     
    #2 Exige, Jul 29, 2014
  3. It's supposed to be there.........just make sure it is connected securely.....
     
    #3 Ghost Rider, Jul 29, 2014
  4. Mark, its a £0.20p diode, it is there to prevent voltage from the starter solenoid windings going back up the circuit and damaging sensitive stuff like the ecu. If it goes wrong you may find one of the fuses blows (IIRC the 7.5A one). It was not present in older bikes or older looms
     
    #4 Denzil the Ducati, Jul 29, 2014
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  5. Cheers it is secure
     
    #5 MARK VICKERS, Jul 29, 2014
  6. Thanks no fuses have blown can it go wrong and can I replace it
     
    #6 MARK VICKERS, Jul 29, 2014
  7. I am going to put you on my list of people to ask first cheers
     
    #7 MARK VICKERS, Jul 29, 2014
  8. Thank you :Happy:
     
    #8 Exige, Jul 29, 2014
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