BRed Big red starting issues.

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So noticed lately the big red at starting turns over a few times but not under full speed it seems. It always started . But drive it 10 minutes and stop turn off its not starting again. Seems like not enough power from battery. Try a few more times and it will start. Can hear a click with key turn. So 3 days ago it wasn't able to be started . Sat out side away from home for 3 days . I put the key in turned and it fires up. Drive it home park in garage . Try it yesterday and it started poorly again. Drive it 10 minutes and shouldn't have shut it off. After a few walking trips to the shop battery is at 12.65 volts and drops to 11.5 when key is turned . SXS has a second battery for the winch. I tried to jump it but still doesn't start. That battery is about the same .
So I drive my 500 foreman over to boost it . 14.3 volts when running and hook up the cables . Check the lines and 14.3 v heading to the starter but will not fire up.
So is it the batteries or the starter??. I haven't got to the starter yet as it buried under the passenger seat and the SXS not at home again.
 
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Hello_Darkness

Hello_Darkness

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Big Reds are known for bad starters, Honda redesigned them due to this issue.

That's most likely the problem, if it has the post on the front of the starter instead of on top it's the older design.
 

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