1987 Suzuki Quadrunner 250 won't turn over

[bigdgr]

Just got the quadrunner. Seller showed it would start and run a few seconds on ether. I ordered a new fuel pump and installed it. Put 2 amp charger on battery and tried to start-NOTHING. No lights come on , etc. Acts like battery is dead but it isn't. HELP Please!

[Parham]

Are you sure it is in neutral?  With the key "on", click down on the shifter until the green neutral light comes on.

Edited May 23, 2023 by Parham
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[Gwbarm]

It cranked on starting fluid before you replaced the fuel pump, I would check wiring in that area to make sure nothing got unplugged and check fuses , starter cuytout relay, and key switch, make sure you are getting power in all these places.

[bigdgr]

Thanks for the replies. No matter what I do I can't get the neutral light to come on. Is there a main fuse somewhere.

[bigdgr]

Also the battery tests at 12.9 volts but lights don't come on when I turn switch on. I really need the manual so I'll post a couple of times a day untilo I get my 10.

[Mech]

Do the headlights work ? The horn ? Brake lights ? The later models will start in gear if you apply the brakes hard enough to make the brake lights go. Put the brakes on hard and see if it will crank.

Then, as Gw says, you should look at the wiring all around near where you were working.. and the fuses etc.

 

Oops. Just looked at a manual and it looks like those ones don't have a brake light so that test is out.

[Gwbarm]

There should be a fuse holder and a couple of relays close to the wiring in the battery area, you should check to make sure the fuse is good and that power is getting past the fuse, sometimes fuses can get corroded not make contact, even though it looks good.

[Mech]

It could be a switch, they have an opportunity to play up every time they are used/switched. If it was running and got switched off..  check the switch.

[bigdgr]

Thanks to all!!! It's running. Fuse was not seated!

[Gwbarm]

Thats great, glad to help, lucky it was an easy fix.

[Parham]

Now that it's all better, I can tell you...

My initial thought at "won't turn over" was GO FASTER AND TURN THE HANDLEBARS SHARPLY

[Mech]

lol..

[Gwbarm]

Good idea! Did that work?

[Parham]

Works for me EVERY time!🙃

[Gwbarm]

Your good to go !

[Mech]

Lol Parham..  very good.