1994 Suzuki Quadrunner LT-F250T starter problem?

[rider303]

My 1993 or 1994 suzuki quadrunner 250 2x4 willl start but if you let off the starter button it dies. does anybody know what the problem might be?

Edited January 13, 2011 by rider303

[Ajmboy]

Welcome to the forums rider303. Can you please be more specific about your starter issue, and include the full year, make, and model of your quad please.

[rider303]

I edited the post

[DirtDemon]

When initially starting up, your machine's ignition runs off of the battery, once the machine has started and you let go of the start button, it should be running off of the stator. Since your machine dies as soon as it is supposed to be switching to the stator, I would think that your stator or your regulator/rectifier could be the source of your problem. You should also check your entire electrical system from the battery out for shorts, damaged wires and loose or corroded connections and grounds. If you have a repair manual, there are some direct resistance tests you can perform with a multimeter. If you don't have a repair manual, I would suggest looking into one. A Clymer, Chilton or Haynes manual can be found for around $30-35, a factory manual will run around $85, but well worth the money IMO.

[rider303]

There is a red wire from the regulator that is broke does that mean its my problem for sure?

[DirtDemon]

I would say that it is a very strong possibility, I would try splicing the wire back together and see if it fixes your problem. Where does that wire lead to?