Hello forum,
I have a 2002 Vespa ET4 150 Leader engine I bought in the USA and took down to Costa Rica. It may be the only one of its kind here and there are no Vespa dealers I know of in the country. I have mechanic freinds but I usually work on my own moto.
I left my moto sitting for a year and a half and now I cannot get it to start. The battery seems to have held a charge and I left the tank 95% empty. So upon return I recharged the battery, cleaned the carb and added fresh gas. The problem is the the engine and starter crank but it wont fire on. Initially, it pops a little to start but wont fully turn over and then makes a dry cranking sound. Gas appears to be going into the carb, and the immobilizer shines red for a second or two then goes off before I try to start it. I pop off the air intake and shoot some starter fluid in it when trying to start it but it still wont fire.
I dont know if the jungle harmed the electrical system or if the immobilizer is acting funny to inhibit the start. I have not noticed the fuel pump turn on but I will check that tomorrow. I also have not checked the spark plug condition.
What should I be looking for that may keep it from starting? Can I bypass the immobilizer system, as in removing it to see if that is not allowing the start?
There are no options for replacement parts or cetified mechanics here. I am on my own. Hopefully this community can help me, please.
Pura vida,
Chas