Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Quiz
Electrical System

Starter Relay Inspection

In this manual: Electrical System
General Information — 26Periodic Maintenance — 66Fuel System (DFI) — 79Cooling System — 28Engine Top End — 51Clutch — 24Engine Lubrication System — 28Engine Removal/Installation — 5Crankshaft/Transmission — 65Wheels/Tires — 22Final Drive — 17Brakes — 54Suspension — 36Steering — 17Frame — 40Electrical System — 104Self-Diagnosis System — 112Appendix — 10
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  • Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chapter).
  • Remove the battery negative (–) cable from the battery negative (–) terminal (see Battery Removal).
  • Take the starter relay [A] off the rear fender.
  • Remove the cover [B].
Starter Relay Inspection

  • Remove: Starter Motor Cable [A] and Spring Washer Battery Positive (+) Cable [B] and Spring Washer
  • Disconnect the connector [C].
Starter Relay Inspection

  • Connect the hand tester [A] and 12 V battery [B] to the starter relay [C] as shown in the figure.

Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394

  • If the relay does not work as specified, the relay is defective.

    • Replace the relay.
    Starter Relay Inspection

    Testing Relay Tester Range: × 1 Ω range

    When battery is connected → 0 Ω When battery is disconnected → ∞ Ω

    Electric Starter Circuit

    1. Ignition Switch

    2. Engine Stop Switch

    3. Starter Button

    4. Gear Position Switch

    5. Sidestand Switch

    6. Joint Connector E

    7. Joint Connector B

    8. Battery

    9. Main Fuse 30 A

    10. Starter Relay

    11. Starter Motor

    12. Frame Grounds

    13. Starter Circuit Relay

    14. Relay Box

    15. Starter Lockout Switch

    16. Ignition Fuse 15 A

    17. Fuse Box 1

    18. Joint Connector F

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