2001 Yamaha Warrior electrical problem need help!!

taylgabr · 01-15-2011, 10:44 AM

Just bought the atv and the guy told me that the battery was dead. So i took the battery off when i got home and hooked it up to the charger only to find out that it was fully charged already. So i put it back in the quad.

The issue:
with the key on and quad not running, the starter button, neutral light, and headlights do not work. No clicking noises no nothing. When i jump the contacts on the starter solenoid with a screw driver, it starts right up and the neutral light, and headlights work. Why would none of the dashboard controls work, but as soon as it is running everything is fine?

I don't want to have to use a screw driver everytime i want to start it.

jgray44 · 01-15-2011, 12:11 PM

Fuse maybe?

elwood · 01-15-2011, 04:32 PM

I'd replace the solenoid 1st, then go from there

87warrior917 · 01-15-2011, 08:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by elwood

I'd replace the solenoid 1st, then go from there

Yep sounds like a soleniod to me. try that first, its cheap to replace

taylgabr · 01-15-2011, 10:03 PM

which solenoid? the starter solenoid? Why would the starter solenoid prevent everything from working until it is manually started?

elwood · 01-15-2011, 10:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by taylgabr

which solenoid? the starter solenoid? Why would the starter solenoid prevent everything from working until it is manually started?

If you are aching it to start it, it's not working. Or the wire from the key to it is broken.

NorthJersey21 · 01-16-2011, 01:13 PM

Dude i had the same exact problem with my warrior i thought it was the solinoid and ordered a new one while waiting for it i replaced the fuse and sure enough that is exactly what it was...

taylgabr · 01-16-2011, 03:03 PM

where are the fuses?

elwood · 01-16-2011, 03:20 PM

under the rear left fender, by the solenoid. You will see it it goes to the battery and then into the wiring harness

taylgabr · 01-19-2011, 12:33 AM

Yep, it was the fuse. That thing is hidden in there inside that rubber casing.

jgray44 · 01-19-2011, 02:17 AM

glad to see you got it fixed :D

NorthJersey21 · 01-19-2011, 11:55 AM

I would still replace the solinoid just because you have been crossing the contacts to get it started, probably put a strain on the solinoid, there only like 30 bucks before shipping.

stickyjSC · 06-18-2011, 10:31 PM

just got a 89 Warrior 2 weeks ago. Im kinda going through the same thing. having to jump the contacts on the relay. i ordered a cheap one on ebay, installed. no change. that fuse could be the fix. already cleanned the inside of the start button. i have power when i hit the switch / tested near handle bars. dont let it be a short. I put on some front brakes on today, back calipers leaking. havent really been riding cause of this. kinda hard to slow a 4 wheeler down by draging your feet.. used to work on the ol dirt bike back in the day, but i diegres. i do have a wire just hanging around in the battery compartment. im thinking it might need to be going to that fuse, yall were talking about.. its coming of the positive side. thanks for the info.

Blknite22 · 06-21-2011, 02:44 PM

is the fuse wire red/white? i have a red/white wire going into the harness towards the front of the quad...and theres no other end just hanging there????????????????

stickyjSC · 06-24-2011, 08:39 PM

my 89 has the red and white wire running into the green relay box/clip under the left rear fender, R/white goes in one side an out an clipped back in on the same terminal. the small wire coming from positive side of the battery isnt even hooked up."fuse wire" charged the battery. gona check the plugin at the solenoid an see what happens, mabe a bad part? time to start from zero

yamadude531 · 03-24-2013, 12:42 PM

ok, I also have a 01 warrior and my fuse keeps blowing. the wires are not frayed and i keep heiring people say its a ground. what ground?? should i try to single out each components in the circuit? if anyone can help plzz reply!