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people s200 starting issues
« on: March 01, 2012, 01:49:21 AM »
I've got a 200s that starts up fine the first hit but then it acts like its got a dead battery. the speedo and the clock will reset. the battery stays on a charger and reads 12.5 volts when this is going on. i have tried bypassing the starter selenoid and i still have the same results. any suggestions on where to check.

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Re: people s200 starting issues
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2012, 02:28:02 AM »
Have you tried it without the charger hooked up? When your clock resets it means your losing power to it.
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Re: people s200 starting issues
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2012, 02:56:31 AM »
I disconnect the charger before starting so that i dont kill the charger or the scooter. At this point I'm leaning to the starter selinoid. im not getting goo starter operation even when crossing the posts


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Re: people s200 starting issues
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2012, 04:19:23 AM »
Check your ground tabs. There should be an engine to frame ground (approx. 8awg), and a ground from the starter motor to the frame as well (approx. 14awg). Follow the ground from the battery to it's terminal end. That's most likely where your trouble is.
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Re: people s200 starting issues
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2012, 05:35:16 AM »
thanks Zombie!! I gave it some thought today at work and I know how to find the fault..... a pair of jumper cables should do the trick and test the ground in both places.( bypass ground, if it works right then  I know which ground is bad)!

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Re: people s200 starting issues
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2012, 05:47:40 AM »
TA DAAA!   
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