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Post by rhulsey1 on Jun 24, 2013 10:20:26 GMT -5
Hey guys first post. I have a 50cc Tao Tao and when I turn the key in the ignition the starter doesnt engage. It also doesn't crank when the kick start is activated. I put power to the starter and the starter motor activated but did not crank the motor. I know the ignition switch is bad because I have no power coming out of the wire going to the starter when the key is ON. I have two questions 1. does the starter motor have a solenoid like a car? 2. Does the kick start activate the starter motor manually, or does the kick start mesh with the flywheel mechanically? I'm trying to figure out if the scooter needs a new flywheel or starter motor. Thanks so much for your help. Also where can I get a wiring diagram for these things?
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Post by skuttadawg on Jun 24, 2013 10:32:59 GMT -5
Do the brake lights work ? Try holding in the front lever and see if it works . If the brake light switch is bad it will not allow power to the electric start
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Post by ryaanlx on Jun 24, 2013 10:55:06 GMT -5
Find the starting solenoid and put a screw driver in between the two with the key turn on it should turn over unless your starter or battery is dead.
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Post by rhulsey1 on Jun 24, 2013 11:59:43 GMT -5
I guess my main issue is that the kick start doesn't turn the motor over either. What does this indicate?
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Post by scootnwinn on Jun 24, 2013 12:01:42 GMT -5
The kickstarter is inoperable. I may be wrong but I don't think the kick and electric engage the same gear. Kickstarters on these are iffy at best.
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Post by skuttadawg on Jun 24, 2013 12:27:24 GMT -5
Did you check the fuse ?
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