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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Starter motor runs but does not crank the engine

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Engine / Starting system / Diagnostic information and procedures / Starter motor runs but does not crank the engine

The starter motor runs when the transmission is in neutral, but does not run when the transmission is in any position other than neutral, with the side-stand up.

Step

Action

Yes

No

1 Check the side-stand switch. Refer to “side-stand / ignition interlock system parts inspection” .

Is the side-stand switch ok?

Go to step 2. Faulty side-stand switch.
2 Check the starter clutch. Refer to “starter clutch removal and installation” .

Is the starter clutch ok?

  • Open circuit in wire harness.
  •  Poor contact of connector.
Faulty starter clutch.
Starter motor will not run
Note make sure the fuses are not blown and the battery is fully-charged before diagnosing. Troubleshooting Step Action Yes No 1 ...

Repair instructions
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Other materials:

Side stand
An interlock switch is provided to cut off the ignition circuit when the side stand is down and the transmission is in any gear other than neutral. The side stand/ignition interlock switch works as follows:  if the side stand is down and the transmission is in gear, the engine ...

Steering / steering damper related parts inspection
Refer to “steering / steering damper removal and installation” . Inspect the removed parts for the following abnormalities: Steering stem Distortion of the steering stem and brackets. Bearing Bearing wear or damage  abnormal bearing noise  race wear or damage &nbs ...

Dimmer / passing light switch inspection
Inspect the dimmer/passing light switch in the following procedures:  remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” in section 1d .  Disconnect the left handlebar switch coupler (1). (Yellow) Inspect the dimmer/passing light switch ...

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