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Post by chris9183 on Sept 21, 2013 13:22:39 GMT -5
Today out of the blue, when I tried to start my scooter, there was no response from the starter. Additionally, when I turned the key, the lights did not come on, and when I try to activate the turn signals, there is a buzzing noise coming from the front of the scooter. The lights don't blink and the indicator lights on the dash don't light up either. It just buzzes. Also, I noticed now that when I hit either of the brake levers, the gas level needle loses power and drops to 0 until I release the lever, then it raises back up to the proper level. I'm able to start the scooter with the kickstart and once I do that, my lights come on and everything works except for the turn signals, emergency lights, and the brake lever/gas needle problem is still there. Just to be thorough, I'll mention that the brake lights do work when I press either of the levers while the engine is running, but while it's off, none of the lights work at all.
I doubt this is a battery issue but I won't rule it out...what do you guys think? I believe it's a wiring issue but I know almost nothing about fixing a wiring issue or identifying it.
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Post by scootdoggydog on Sept 21, 2013 16:50:03 GMT -5
did you check the fuse?
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Post by chris9183 on Sept 21, 2013 17:18:22 GMT -5
Yeah the fuse is solid unfortunately.
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Post by scootdoggydog on Sept 21, 2013 17:25:55 GMT -5
how about checking the battery do you know if its charged
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Post by scooterb on Sept 21, 2013 17:48:10 GMT -5
how about checking the battery do you know if its charged I agree.... Check the battery. The noise you hear is the relay switching rapidly because the battery doesn't have enough juice. |
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Post by chris9183 on Sept 21, 2013 18:32:06 GMT -5
how about checking the battery do you know if its charged I agree.... Check the battery. The noise you hear is the relay switching rapidly because the battery doesn't have enough juice. Okay I'll do that next. I have a volt meter around here somewhere. Do you know the amount of voltage a properly charged battery in a 150cc scooter should put out? |
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Post by rae4180 on Sept 21, 2013 19:02:34 GMT -5
If its not the battery check the red wire comeing of the elec relay.
See if you are geting power from it.But check for power when scoots runing.
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Post by scootdoggydog on Sept 21, 2013 23:20:36 GMT -5
Id say it should be somewhere in the 12.5 - 13.5 range fully charged definitely noting less than 12
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Post by chris9183 on Sept 22, 2013 14:44:21 GMT -5
Okay just checked the battery...got a constant 12.6 volt reading from it, so the battery isn't the culprit. Definitely wiring. Guess I'm gonna have to start taking some plastic off and examining some wires.
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Post by scooterb on Sept 22, 2013 15:04:56 GMT -5
Okay just checked the battery...got a constant 12.6 volt reading from it, so the battery isn't the culprit. Definitely wiring. Guess I'm gonna have to start taking some plastic off and examining some wires. What is the voltage of the battery when you try to start it? It is possible the battery shows 12v but does not have the amps to start the scooter. I think if you take it a local auto parts store they will test it for free… |
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Post by chris9183 on Sept 22, 2013 15:36:12 GMT -5
Okay just checked the battery...got a constant 12.6 volt reading from it, so the battery isn't the culprit. Definitely wiring. Guess I'm gonna have to start taking some plastic off and examining some wires. What is the voltage of the battery when you try to start it? It is possible the battery shows 12v but does not have the amps to start the scooter. I think if you take it a local auto parts store they will test it for free… I'll check this next. |
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Post by tvnacman on Sept 22, 2013 15:43:02 GMT -5
Just read the battery voltage when you turn the key on .
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Post by scooterb on Sept 27, 2013 13:02:16 GMT -5
chris9183, did you get this resolved?
What was the issue?
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Post by shalomrider on Sept 27, 2013 19:26:33 GMT -5
howdy, it sounds like a bad ground wire to me. in this case, the battery might not have a full charge either. it could be also , as mentioned, a bad battery, but i would suspect the ground.
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
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