[genem]

I have a 1991 Yamaha that makes a clicking sound in the black box on the back wall of the first compartment moving away from the steering area. I charge the battery for quite a while and sometimes it will turnover and sometimes there is just a clicking sound coming form that box. Any ideas? Thanks!

 

[JUST-IN-TIME]

starter relay

 

[genem]

Sounds like something I could fix.......or should I take it in?

 

[JUST-IN-TIME]

you can fix ez

 

[BamaDave]

Sounds like a dead battery maybe, but your should be able to get to the relay if thats what it is. Might have to remove the gas tank to get to the cover.

 

[genem]

Thanks! Is there a resource that could give me some information on replacing the starter relay? I don't even know where it is.

PS The battery is only a month old.

 

[JUST-IN-TIME]

well check to see if it is the starter
apply 12 to the starter cable
it is in the black box

 

[genem]

Thanks! I will give that a try.