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Htsmatt
| Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 04:44 pm: |
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Hello. My 2001 Blast sometimes starts ok, sometimes just clicks. Last time it just clicked, I noticed after only a few tries that the clutch cable was very hot. (It may get hot every time, I just hadn't noticed before.) What's up with that? Is the starter going bad? Any ideas/guidance appreciated. Matt |
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Gearheaderiko
| Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 05:51 pm: |
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You have a loose, broken or disconnected ground. The clutch cable is acting as a ground wire thats why its getting hot! Look at the ground strap at the front of the engine where the top engine mount is. Its a bare braided steel ground strap near where the horn mounts. |
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Htsmatt
| Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 10:10 am: |
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Precisely right, Erik. This morning I have a running bike and a cold clutch cable (the ground strap was in good shape, just loose)! Thanks so much for your help. Matt. |
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Gearheaderiko
| Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 08:07 pm: |
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Glad I could help, but I forgot my manners: Welcome to Badweb! |
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