Hey guys. So, my 97 ZX-6 decided not to start last night. (The first day I get my M class, and the thing dies...that’s my luck...) Anyways, we where able to push-start it a couple of times last night, and then it worked fine. Could this be a battery issue? I noticed the lights would dim when I tried to start it, but that’s all that would happen. Any ideas on what might be causing this? Thanks a lot guys!

 

does it turn over? or just do nothing?

 

sounds like battery to me.

 

not if its cranking.....just not firing....

 

Sometimes ittl crank, but most of the time it does nothing.

 

+1...try a new battery.... (am i allowed to use that hd?)

 

yes you are certified to use +1's any time[8D]

 

The battery's always a good place to start but you should get a multimeter.
Attach the leads to the battery
Does it register around 12 volts?
ow rev to 4000 RPM
Does it go up to around 14 - 15 volts?
If so - I believe the battery is ok and
the charging system is ok
You'll then have to look at the ignition system

 

1+ on a battery also.

Test it if you have a multimeter.

 

if its older then 5 years it is probably the batt.