SlowRoad
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« on: May 24, 2012, 04:58:58 PM » |
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I need some help/advice. I got on the Valk after work today to head home and when I turned the key on I got nothing. I thought maybe I had left the switch on this morning when I got here, so I tried to jump start but still nothing. No lights, no neutral light, no gauge lights, no clicks, nothing.
I installed hazard flashers several years ago, and they are working but nothing else.
97 Standard. Was running fine when I got to work. Anyone have any suggestions of what I should check out. I would like to get home some time tonight.
Thanks in advance.
Tim
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2012, 05:03:27 PM » |
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I would try functioning the kill switch and the starter button over and over and see if its a dirty switch.....both devices have caused a no start to me in the past. after that I dont know what to tell you except to check all fuses and the starter relay (behind the right side cover)
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SlowRoad
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« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2012, 05:11:44 PM » |
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I tried flipping the kill switch several times and checked what fuses I could find. Don't see anything obviously wrong. Would the starter relay cause none of the instrument lights to work?
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SlowRoad
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« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2012, 05:36:11 PM » |
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More info,
It's not battery or starter. I jumped across the starter soleniod and it turns over fine. Doesn't hit a lick though. I am thinking maybe something in the ignition switch. Any thoughts?
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Hoser
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« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2012, 05:52:38 PM » |
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Unplug and cleanup the starter relay contacts. Hoser
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SlowRoad
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« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2012, 05:54:28 PM » |
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I found it and am headed home.
Corroded connection on the starter solenoid plug. Cleaned it and we are back in business.
Thanks for the suggestions!!
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SlowRoad
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« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2012, 05:55:34 PM » |
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Unplug and cleanup the starter relay contacts. Hoser
That was it. I found it while you were posting, but thanks anyway for responding. Figured I could get an answer here!! |
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Hoser
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« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2012, 04:19:09 AM » |
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Only reason I suspected that, it happened to me on the road. Glad it fixed it. Hoser
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I don't want a pickle, just wanna ride my motor sickle [img width=300 height=233]http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/ |
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« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2012, 05:16:29 PM » |
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I found it and am headed home.
Corroded connection on the starter solenoid plug. Cleaned it and we are back in business.
Thanks for the suggestions!!
Go back in and use some dielectric grease in there. You live in a humid place so protect it from corrosion. |
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« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2012, 03:54:35 PM » |
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Are you talking about the 4 prong plug (mine uses 3 of the 4)? If so, how do you clean the female part?
Timo
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Hoser
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« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2012, 05:46:48 PM » |
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I used a small brass toothpaste sized wire brush and wd 40, used the sharp edge of my pocket knife to get home. Hoser  |
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Russell Rice
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« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2012, 05:58:30 PM » |
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timo
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« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2012, 06:48:56 PM » |
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Thanks I will try those on mine.
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