Won't start makes a clicking noise - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

bigbuck11 · 09-07-2011, 04:05 PM

Hi everyone.

I have an 2007 Rubicon. Out of the blue the other day it would not start, it would just make a click noise.
First thought the battery was dead, so I charged it.
Same thing, click noise. The noise comes from the battery area and not from the engine area.
All the head lights, and dash lights come on so I don't think it is a power issue, but I could be wrong.

Any ideas??

Thank you very much in advance for your help.

rich450es · 09-07-2011, 04:11 PM

check all the connections at the battery and selonoid
does it start with the pullstart
also check all the fusses with a test light

hondabigredtrx300 · 09-07-2011, 04:23 PM

sounds like starter brushes to me

bigbuck11 · 09-07-2011, 04:36 PM

The fuses are all good.
All the connections are tight.
I think it is the solenoid itself that is clicking?

Would that mean its gone?

martdog420 · 09-07-2011, 05:02 PM

Like rich said... does it start with pull starter?

bigbuck11 · 09-07-2011, 05:39 PM

Yes it will start when you pull it.

Bliu · 09-07-2011, 05:56 PM

You solenoid is bad.

didntbrake_didntride · 09-07-2011, 06:16 PM

i would cross the solenoid to double check

bigbuck11 · 09-07-2011, 06:31 PM

Could you explain how to cross solenoid?

Bliu · 09-07-2011, 06:35 PM

take a screw driver and cross the neg and pos connections of the solenoid. It should crank your bike right up.

09-07-2011, 04:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigbuck11 Honda Rider Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Peterborough On Posts: 17	Won't start makes a clicking noise Hi everyone. I have an 2007 Rubicon. Out of the blue the other day it would not start, it would just make a click noise. First thought the battery was dead, so I charged it. Same thing, click noise. The noise comes from the battery area and not from the engine area. All the head lights, and dash lights come on so I don't think it is a power issue, but I could be wrong. Any ideas?? Thank you very much in advance for your help.

09-07-2011, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,644	check all the connections at the battery and selonoid does it start with the pullstart also check all the fusses with a test light __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

09-07-2011, 04:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
hondabigredtrx300 Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: donegal,ireland Posts: 89	sounds like starter brushes to me __________________ our rect shun fudge eye nuh if its not red then keep it in the shed 96 bigred handlebar mitts bone stock

09-07-2011, 05:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
martdog420 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ontario canada Posts: 1,225	Like rich said... does it start with pull starter? __________________ 2006 Rubicon Canadian Trail Edition. 1 1/2 inch Quadrax lift 26" Mudlites Motovan B series back seat 2500# warn 1000's of custom scratches 100's of dings n dents 50+ plastic stitches and a few oil changes.

09-07-2011, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bliu Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 664	You solenoid is bad. __________________ 2012 Green Foreman 500 27x9x12 / 27x11x12 STI Black Diamond XTR KFI 3000lb winch w/ wireless remote Gun Racks! R.I.P. - Big Bertha & Jolly There are 10 people in the world. Those that can read binary and those who can't. My theme song:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft2mh2EmarM

09-07-2011, 04:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigbuck11 Honda Rider Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Peterborough On Posts: 17	The fuses are all good. All the connections are tight. I think it is the solenoid itself that is clicking? Would that mean its gone?

09-07-2011, 05:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
bigbuck11 Honda Rider Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Peterborough On Posts: 17	Yes it will start when you pull it.

09-07-2011, 06:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
didntbrake_didntride Honda Lover Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: smithville, MS Posts: 333	i would cross the solenoid to double check __________________ 06 foreman es 2" lift 28 mudzillas pro mark 2500 winch - BROKE, gone and forgotten Viper ELITE 5000 winch

09-07-2011, 06:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
bigbuck11 Honda Rider Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Peterborough On Posts: 17	Could you explain how to cross solenoid?

09-07-2011, 06:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bliu Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 664	take a screw driver and cross the neg and pos connections of the solenoid. It should crank your bike right up. __________________ 2012 Green Foreman 500 27x9x12 / 27x11x12 STI Black Diamond XTR KFI 3000lb winch w/ wireless remote Gun Racks! R.I.P. - Big Bertha & Jolly There are 10 people in the world. Those that can read binary and those who can't. My theme song:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft2mh2EmarM

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