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Post by gjpundsack on Feb 2, 2014 14:14:19 GMT -6
Eureka! Found It! The red fuse wire on the battery has its round terminal on the same screw that holds the battery positive lead on. Both are under a red boot. I found that the fuse link wire was broken at the terminal (and hidden under the boot).
Thanks so much to Alleyoop and JR. You guys are the best!
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Post by gjpundsack on Feb 2, 2014 12:15:25 GMT -6
Ok, JR, that checked out., Here is the current situation. With the kill switch in the "off" position, and the key inserted in the ignition switch to the "on" position, all lights are operating as well as the horn. When I hold the brake handle, and activate the switch it will not turn the starter/start. BUT, if I jumb the starter solenoid, it fires right up and runs fine. Turning the kill switch to the "on/killl" position does not kill it. Turning the key to the "off" position does. Putting my test light to a ground and inserting it on the wires to the kill switch and the start switch, it does not light up.
Getting close. Now what do you think?
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Post by gjpundsack on Jan 30, 2014 22:19:32 GMT -6
Thanks. I'll check it out this weekend and report back.
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Post by gjpundsack on Jan 30, 2014 19:08:15 GMT -6
Yes. The fuse is good.
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Post by gjpundsack on Jan 30, 2014 18:19:31 GMT -6
No, please. Anyone and all.
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Post by gjpundsack on Jan 30, 2014 18:19:03 GMT -6
Oops. Good to know about the black wire.
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Post by gjpundsack on Jan 30, 2014 15:07:37 GMT -6
Betcha JR knows what to do...2012 Velocity 150 with 2,000 miles (no alarm system). Recent valve lash set, float level change, etc and it has been running absolutely great. No spark or fuel delivery issues at that point and spark plug color has been perfect. As ambient air cooled off at the end of the year, it got where it wouldn't start every time with ignition switch, but would with a kick start. Then, it wouldn't start with either. Checked battery and found it dry. Battery bench tested bad. Put in new battery. Checked fuse link in battery harness and found to be OK. Kill switch in correct position. Key switch was acting weird, so I replaced it. Still won't start. Now, with key switch turned to start position, I no longer have any lights or horn working. Using a test light, I have power at battery and at starter solenoid. Can jump solenoid with a screwdriver and it readily spins the motor. I can also smell fuel when I do that "jump start". Poking the test light into the green wire locations in the harness going to the switch, I cannot get it to light up. Tried the same green wire leads at the CDI and no light up.
What do I do next?
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Post by gjpundsack on Mar 14, 2013 8:17:56 GMT -6
I have now sanded both the engine-to-chassis and the battery-to-chassis electrical ground wire terminals and installed a 15 amp fuse. The chassis battery ground connection was covered in paint. Seems to have fixed the problem. Will re-post if the problem re-occurs. Thanks to all for your help.
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Post by gjpundsack on Mar 10, 2013 20:18:14 GMT -6
Rainy and cold this weekend. Popped in a 15a fuse. Let's see what happens next. Still planning on tracing the grounds this week.
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Post by gjpundsack on Mar 8, 2013 20:03:23 GMT -6
Thanks. I'll look for those as well.
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Post by gjpundsack on Mar 8, 2013 13:11:54 GMT -6
Thanks. Will check it out tomorrow and report back. I remember the battery ground is painted. Will sand that and look for engine ground.
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Post by gjpundsack on Mar 8, 2013 6:57:33 GMT -6
Is there more then one ground that cold affect this..
I have been dealing with only one-- the one where the wires from the battery, the battery fuse and the starter relay are on.
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Post by gjpundsack on Mar 7, 2013 22:41:33 GMT -6
Should the battery 10amp fuse be replaced with a 15amp? Many of the forum discussions refer to this fuse as being a 15 amp.
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Post by gjpundsack on Mar 7, 2013 22:39:07 GMT -6
Will do. Nothing new installed. Scooter has 500 miles on it.
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Post by gjpundsack on Mar 7, 2013 21:17:45 GMT -6
Last week I posted this problem. Seemed fixed after I cleaned battery posts, starter relay posts/connections and ground wire connections. Put in a new 10amp battery fuse and it started up fine on the stand several times. But, since then I keep blowing the battery fuse and it then starts fine with the kick starter. The pattern is that I replace the battery fuse; everything works for a day or so; then the battery fuse blows and I go through the drill again. Now what should be checked?
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