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fkgomez

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Starter Issues
« on: November 04, 2013, 10:13:25 PM »
Something is wrong with my starter. I have a new battery. All fuses are OK.

Here is what happened:
When I press the starter button nothing happens. If I pressed it repeatedly it engaged the starter motor.... eventually.

Now when i press the starter button nothing happens. Usually the lights would dim slightly (meaning the starter button was working) but now nothing happens.

Everything else works electrically, horn, turn signals, etc... I'm thinking its some a bad/corroded connection somewhere

How do I check the starter button? I have a voltmeter. Any ideas?

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Re: Starter Issues
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2013, 08:00:29 AM »
Can you take apart the button and make sure contact is being made?

What year, miles and part of the country are you in?
Terry
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Re: Starter Issues
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2013, 04:08:13 PM »
Can you take apart the button and make sure contact is being made?

What year, miles and part of the country are you in?

Its a 1998 People S. I dont know how to take the button apart.... Ay ideas

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Re: Starter Issues
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2013, 05:52:56 PM »
Have you downloaded the service manual for your bike? If not I would start there or look at the parts diagram for a break down.
Terry
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Re: Starter Issues
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2013, 06:00:04 PM »
Okay just looked at my PS250, there is no plastic shroud covering the switch. You should be able to unscrew the screws from the bottom of the switch gear and separate it from the handlebar.

From hat point you can see how far you can get into the switch itself or I have sprayed some WD40 or similar, work the switch to see if that helps. If it does then you know the switch is your issue.
Terry
10 Kymco People S 250
87 Yamaha Riva 200 (Sold)
Allen TX (Dallas)
cli-maxridinggear.com

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Re: Starter Issues
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2013, 06:01:09 PM »
Terry
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Allen TX (Dallas)
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Re: Starter Issues
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2013, 06:05:41 PM »
Don't rule out checking safety switches ie: side stand switch, clutch switch, etc.
Terry
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