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Won’t start

Started by rangernight, Sat 24, Aug 2019, 16:41:40

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rangernight

Ran the bike up to fill her with gas, 2001 interstate, 92000 on the clock, started back up air the tires, hit the start button, nothing! Lights work, dash was on, then tried again, no go, now the dash is out when in the key on, if you turn to ACL the dash and radio work, but noting in run, cleaned the key switch and still nothing, we had to push her back home!!!!!!!! Can any body help????? Thanks for any ideas!!!!

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Chrisj CMA

Starter button maintenance if done right will last a long time

old2soon

       Check all grounds and battery connections. RIDE SAFE.
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nogrey

These bikes are getting old. All of the suggestions above are valid. I would also state that the battery is very suspect if it is more than 2 or 3 years old. My last battery lasted 5 years, but their life depends on a multitude of factors. Easy thing to do is to jump start with a car. If it springs to life, probably the battery. The main fuse is a possible also. I guess it's hard to know. If you've not done any maintenance on the starter switch then that is another week spot. Even the ignition switch is prone to failure without some TLC over the years. I've been into all of them. You'll need to start with the battery and work your way throug the system. We're here to help.

Rio Wil

check for loose battery connections

gordonv

1st, like nogrey suggested, jump start from a known working battery.

Make sure your kill switch isn't on. In neutral (roll the bike), clutch in. IS shouldn't have a problem with the starter switch, while being able to see the lights with the ignition on, try the starter switch. You should see the light go out as the power is cut and transferred to the starter.

Next would be the starter relay.
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trout dude

I'm in Mandeville la and might can help you  Did you get it fixed let me know send me a PM with your number and I will call you Thanks Dennis

indybobm

#8
Dash and Acc position? must I be an I/S. Regardless check the connection on the ignition switch itself. Acc is a separate section of the switch.

Edited. I meant ignition switch, not starter switch.
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rangernight

Thanks to all who replied, turned out to the obvious- loose battery connection, I just overthought the damn thing, could have saved a lot of grief from the GF on pushing her home !