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Went to start my scooter this morning put the KEYN wouldn't start thought it was the battery bought a new battery but before that I went out and try to start it again and it started and when I got the battery I put it in and it wouldn't start when out the other morning put the key in and it started as this happened to anybody els went to start my scooter this morning put the KEYN wouldn't start thought it was the battery bought a new battery but before that I went out and try to start it again and it started and when I got the battery I put it in and it wouldn't start when out the other morning put the key And it started as this happen to anybody else and what do you do to fix it
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Check curse, check all electric connections for corrosion and make sure they are all clean and snug. Check the battery with a multimeter or other electrical tester. Right now this sounds like the person who says 'my car won't run' and that leaves open a huge field or what it could be. Do the lights come on? Does the little indicators on the speedo light up, does the little fuel or engine light come on? Does the scooter make any noises when you turn the key? If noises, what sort does matter, as it helps locate or give a clue what the problem might be or where to start looking.
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so without trying to sound stupid, these are things I have done over the years. Make sure you key is in the on position, make sure your shutoff is turned to on, make sure you are holding the brake when starting, check the fuses. I have made all of those mistakes, including one leading to buying a new battery and finding that I had blown a fuse, likely the battery would need replacement soon but.....
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Could you elaborate on "wouldn't start"?
When you turn the key do lights come on? Does the starter spin? Does the engine turn over? |
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LarryMK wrote: so without trying to sound stupid, these are things I have done over the years. Make sure you key is in the on position, make sure your shutoff is turned to on, make sure you are holding the brake when starting and that the brake light comes on, check the fuses. I have made all of those mistakes, including one leading to buying a new battery and finding that I had blown a fuse, likely the battery would need replacement soon but..... larry |
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