Help thread: forum diagnostic case starter cut off relay passes current but bike still no fire
I have been reading about forum diagnostic case starter cut off relay passes current but bike still no fire and I am not sure which step should come first in a real workshop diagnosis. I can read codes with a basic scanner, but I do not fully trust the tool yet. Should I confirm voltage, grounds, and connector condition before chasing the code?

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5 repliesFor forum diagnostic case starter cut off relay passes current but bike still no fire, I would not start by clearing codes. Photograph the code, check battery voltage at rest and while cranking, then inspect the connector related to the system. A weak supply can make a scanner sound more dramatic than the bike really is.
If this involves road testing, keep it legal and safe. A quiet car park teaches more than a panic run down a public road. That is how I would approach forum diagnostic case starter cut off relay passes current but bike still no fire before spending money.
Would you test forum diagnostic case starter cut off relay passes current but bike still no fire cold first, or wait until the symptom appears hot? Mine changes after about twenty minutes.
Thomas Spagnoli: workshop approach for forum diagnostic case starter cut off relay passes current but bike still no fire
Before buying anything for forum diagnostic case starter cut off relay passes current but bike still no fire, I would build a small test path. The cheapest repair is often the one where you do not replace a good part.
The best next step is the one that can prove something. A test that only creates another guess is just a more expensive guess.
If you are new to this, join the free Motorcycle Mechanics Course on the platform. I made it to explain the workshop logic behind cases like forum diagnostic case starter cut off relay passes current but bike still no fire, not just to list random parts.
Bring one result at a time and the forum can narrow it down properly. That is how a thread becomes a real workshop note.
Update: I am going to start with the measurements instead of ordering parts tonight. My wallet already looks relieved. I will post the exact result, even if the answer ends up being embarrassingly simple.