B7100 won't start

Matt1974

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B7100
Sep 25, 2016
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I have a small B-7100 that won't start. I got a new battery for it and used it then a week later went to turn the switch and the glow plugs showed they were working but when I tried to start it, nothing. It did kind of sound like a switch maybe went out but after that, nothing. I won't even turn over. It's like there is no electric getting to the starter. is there a switch on the dash that could have maybe gotten shorted out?
 

85Hokie

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BX-25D ,PTB. Under Armor, '90&'92-B7100HST's, '06 BX1850 FEL
Jul 13, 2013
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I have a small B-7100 that won't start. I got a new battery for it and used it then a week later went to turn the switch and the glow plugs showed they were working but when I tried to start it, nothing. It did kind of sound like a switch maybe went out but after that, nothing. I won't even turn over. It's like there is no electric getting to the starter. is there a switch on the dash that could have maybe gotten shorted out?
check the clutch safety switch - jump across and see if any difference
 

kubotasam

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Did you clean the clamps on the end of the battery cables when you put in the new battery?
 

85Hokie

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I checked clutch safety switch and it seems to be working
ok.....how do you know it is working? Ohm meter?

On the starter (solenoid top), there is a hot lead from the battery - check voltage there, check to see if you have voltage at that lug with key turned.

look at this wiring schematic and see if this helps you at all.

 

OldeEnglish

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My father in-law has been using my 7100 all summer and he had a similar thing happen to him. If I remember correctly, one wire got disconnected somehow off of the starter, a small plug in style. I don't know if that's any help but check it out.