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2015 Vespa Sprint150
I turn my key and my dashboard/display does not turn on. DOES NOT light up or start, no horn, no lights, immobilizer does flash. When I turn key you can hear the whirring sound of power but I cannot start. Checked kill switch and fuses didn't see any problems there. Scooter has brand new battery. I was about to start doing some maintenance install new battery, oil change, and belt service. I turned bike on yesterday worked great but next day it doesn't turn on.... The nearest vespa mechanic is 2.5 hours away I have no way of transport and I am trying to troubleshoot this. I would very much appreciate input please.... Thank you....
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Start with the easy stuff - are the connections to the new battery tight? My son's scooter kept dying every couple of days, and it seemed to be a loose battery connection - at least it hasn't been problematic since I tightened it.

I'm assuming, since it is a new battery, your connections are good, but it's the only advice I have to give.
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It would not hurt to get the battery tested under load. It could be faulty. My 2016 Sprint did the same thing when I stopped to gas it up. No lights, no clicks, no start. My wife brought me my portable battery booster and when I hooked it up the lights all came on and it started. Got it home and replaced the battery. All was well after that.
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Try another battery (without buying it) ...
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Thank you so much for the replies. I have tried testing battery with scooter on & off I even took my husband's battery of his motorcycle which I know works. I still have a dead stick....so sad
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I have a 2015 Primavera 150 that is experiencing almost the exact same problem. Everything was working just fine for months, then insert the key, dash lights up all good, then I turn the ignition and it dies on me. No response whatsoever from there. Fuses look good, battery is charged, there's a few things I'm tinkering with but honestly I'm pretty lost. I'd love to hear if you figure anything out.
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My Vespa Sprint S 125 was working perfectly. Then it rained. Suddenly the dash board didn't light up, no immobilized light , no seat opening button. Tried various things , but fault occurs when Dash is clicked on. I don't think that a 4 year old Vespa should have a leaking dashboard no ?

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