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will2020 · 09-01-2010, 07:35 PM

Hi folks,

Need some advise about a starting problem on my Dads 450ES, when pressing the electric start button you can here a click from under the seat but it doesn't turn over. Battery is fine and starts on the pull cord no problem. I'm assuming its the starter motor but whats your thoughts? I'm not sure which year it is as he purchased it second hand is there a way to check?

Cheers

Will
Northern Ireland

2003 foreman es · 09-01-2010, 07:49 PM

to the forum...
Sounds like the starter is a good place to start. No pun.
The year can be found under the seat, starter side. On the frame, left front. i would test the starter before you go through the hassle of replacing it first.

will2020 · 09-01-2010, 08:09 PM

I searched through other posts and managed to find a PDF manual so it does make finding and testing the starter a bit easier. If I have to buy a new one where should I go to get the best deal?

2003 foreman es · 09-01-2010, 08:20 PM

Perhaps "search" the internet. Gonna be a ton of sites to choose from. I'm sure prices will vary. Try searching Honda atv starters.

Helmut · 09-01-2010, 09:03 PM

First, make sure the problem isn't the solenoid by jumping the two posts on the solenoid with an old screwdriver. If the starter turns, the solenoid is bad.

If the starter doesn't turn, get some jumper cables and hook one end to a known good battery and on the other end, hook the ground to the starter casing or the engine and touch the hot to the post on the starter. If the starter doesn't turn, the starter is bad.

Make sure that the battery is good and fully charged or these tests won't be accurate.

2003 foreman es · 09-01-2010, 09:05 PM

Good advice.

Helmut · 09-01-2010, 09:16 PM

Quote:

I'm not sure which year it is as he purchased it second hand is there a way to check?

The 10th digit (letter or number) of the VIN number denotes the year of the ATV. Match the letter or number up in the chart, below, to find out the year.

joelukex4 · 09-02-2010, 01:05 PM

Ebay always has a number of used & new starters available.

will2020 · 09-02-2010, 05:18 PM

Thanks for the info lads, I’ve tried Helmut’s advice about jumping the solenoid and still nothing, I checked the VIN and it’s a 2000 model so I’ll order a new starter. Is it just a simple switch round or can you give any advice on the easiest way to do the change over.

2003 foreman es · 09-02-2010, 05:28 PM

Should be a simple swap. Be sure to disconnect the battery BEFORE you begin work on the starter. Be sure your wire connections are tight. Installation instructions should come with the new starter. If you run into snags, just jump on the forum and someone will help.

09-01-2010, 07:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
will2020 Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 8	Problem starting Hi folks, Need some advise about a starting problem on my Dads 450ES, when pressing the electric start button you can here a click from under the seat but it doesn't turn over. Battery is fine and starts on the pull cord no problem. I'm assuming its the starter motor but whats your thoughts? I'm not sure which year it is as he purchased it second hand is there a way to check? Cheers Will Northern Ireland

09-01-2010, 07:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
2003 foreman es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Motor City Posts: 3,687	to the forum... Sounds like the starter is a good place to start. No pun. The year can be found under the seat, starter side. On the frame, left front. i would test the starter before you go through the hassle of replacing it first. __________________ 03 Foreman ES Too much to list...

09-01-2010, 08:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
2003 foreman es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Motor City Posts: 3,687	Perhaps "search" the internet. Gonna be a ton of sites to choose from. I'm sure prices will vary. Try searching Honda atv starters. __________________ 03 Foreman ES Too much to list...

09-01-2010, 09:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
2003 foreman es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Motor City Posts: 3,687	Good advice. __________________ 03 Foreman ES Too much to list...

09-02-2010, 05:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
2003 foreman es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Motor City Posts: 3,687	Should be a simple swap. Be sure to disconnect the battery BEFORE you begin work on the starter. Be sure your wire connections are tight. Installation instructions should come with the new starter. If you run into snags, just jump on the forum and someone will help. __________________ 03 Foreman ES Too much to list...

09-01-2010, 08:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
will2020 Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 8	I searched through other posts and managed to find a PDF manual so it does make finding and testing the starter a bit easier. If I have to buy a new one where should I go to get the best deal?

09-01-2010, 09:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Helmut Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 741	First, make sure the problem isn't the solenoid by jumping the two posts on the solenoid with an old screwdriver. If the starter turns, the solenoid is bad. If the starter doesn't turn, get some jumper cables and hook one end to a known good battery and on the other end, hook the ground to the starter casing or the engine and touch the hot to the post on the starter. If the starter doesn't turn, the starter is bad. Make sure that the battery is good and fully charged or these tests won't be accurate.

09-02-2010, 01:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
joelukex4 Honda Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 215	Ebay always has a number of used & new starters available.

09-02-2010, 05:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
will2020 Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 8	Thanks for the info lads, I’ve tried Helmut’s advice about jumping the solenoid and still nothing, I checked the VIN and it’s a 2000 model so I’ll order a new starter. Is it just a simple switch round or can you give any advice on the easiest way to do the change over.

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