Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Quiz
Engine

Starter relay inspection

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Foreword — 1Precautions — 15General information — 44Engine — 269Suspension — 52Driveline / axle — 13Brake — 51Transmission / transaxle — 34Steering — 15Body and accessories — 68
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Inspect the starter relay in the following procedures:

  1. remove the starter relay. Refer to “starter relay removal and installation” .
  2. Apply 12 v to “a” and “b” terminals and check for continuity between the positive and negative terminals using the multi-circuit tester. If the starter relay clicks and continuity is found, the relay is ok.
Caution

do not apply battery voltage to the starter relay for five seconds and more, since the relay coil may overheat and get damaged.

Special tool (a): 09900–25008 (multi circuit
tester set) Tester knob indication continuity test ( )
Suzuki GSX-R. Starter relay inspection

Suzuki GSX-R. Starter relay inspection

  1. Measure the relay coil resistance between the terminals using the multi-circuit tester. If the resistance is not within the specified value, replace the starter relay with a new one.
Special tool (a): 09900–25008 (multi circuit
tester set) Starter relay resistance 3 – 6 Ω
Suzuki GSX-R. Starter relay inspection

  1. Install the starter relay. Refer to “starter relay removal and installation” .

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