No start issue

Started by Elmo Hayride, July 23, 2013, 19:58:12 PM

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Elmo Hayride

Ok, I'll check it. Also, I ordered an ignition switch just in case. If not today, I'm sure I'll need it at some point.
Dave


Troll

There have been postings here over the years of people with running or no run problems that have been traced to the P.C. If it won't turn over, that might be something else...The clutch switch connector seems to catch people now and then...The P.C. shouldn't have any effect on that....but now I'm thinking about the side stand interlock switch......

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Elmo Hayride

Troll - How so?

John - I'll test that out in the AM and see whats happening.

Thx,
Dave


John Hopkins

Ok so you have voltage to all the fuses That means the white and red leads at the ignition switch are connecting that just leaves the supply to the ICU to check..If everything is as you say you should be able to link the starter relay contacts to turn the engine over..If the voltage from the ignition switch goes to the connecter to the ICU then check the connector for a dirty contact, examine the ICU circuit connector for a hairline crack, you can bridge these with a single strand of thin copper wire and solder.

John.


Troll

You have a power commander installed...I forgot that. Now I would be suspicious of that causing the no start...it's happened before.

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Elmo Hayride

I used a test probe to test the fuses and voltage.


John Hopkins

Just a quick question..

I've looked at the circuit diagram for your bike and it looks as if you have it switched to Park instead of on at the ignition switch..

If so I think you should only have voltage to fuses  5 & 6...Did you check the fuses for voltage with the switch on or did you remove them and only check for resistance..

John.


Troll

Research shows '99s seemed to have a high rate of ign. switch failure......

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dakuhosu

Sounds like it's in the key switch, jiggle the keys.


Elmo Hayride

Thanks for the comments guys, neutral, kill switch, and the 15 A fuse are all good. I did check that fuse first after having read prior issues with that.

I just have no power in anything other than the running (tail) lights, signals, and horn. I'm probably going to have to copy the drawing and probe the lines.
Dave


John Hopkins

I suppose you could also try rolling it to make sure you haven't left it in gear..

John.


49Reo

Check the red kill switch on the right handlebar; maybe it isn't working properly.....I've bumped mine getting off after a ride and had to scratch my head for a minute or 2 when going to start it the next time. :)

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John Hopkins

Have you checked the 15a fuel injection fuse by the battery.

John.


Elmo Hayride

The only thing that happens when I turn on the key is that the tail/running lights come on and the high beam indicator comes on and stays on and the signals work. I hear no relays, fuel pump, the FI light doesn't come on or the headlights. The key switch seems to be doing it's job, the fuses are good, the bike got parked in the barn after a ride last night, and he battery was at 12.8v when I finally had to walk away tonight (so its on charge). I pulled the fuse box and theres no gremlins growing in the back of it. I was wondering if it was the VDS. Unfortunately I cant test anything because the ECU doesn't work either. Bike was running tip top yesterday, don't get it. I would appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Dave


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