The last couple of days my LX 150 will not start after it has been ridden for a while. The fuel pump no longer comes on when I turn the key until the engine has cooled down. This is the first time I have had a problem with it. I bought it new for my SO in July of 2010. She doesn't ride it and I have taken it over. It only has 2,400 miles on it.
This is the odd part...
I have read there was a recall on the fuel pump for this particular model that came out around 2015. (Don't remember ever getting a notice)
I called Piaggio yesterday to verify this and they said yes, it did affect this particular Vespa. However, they told me the fuel pump was replaced in 2012 as part of the recall and submitted by the dealer for payment.
I am the only one who has taken care of the maintenance and only brought the Vespa to the dealer for the 600 mile service. I waited at the dealer while they did this service. They definitely did not replace the fuel pump at that time. They just changed the fluids and other items required for the first service.
I don't have any idea how the fuel pump recall got submitted to Piaggio.
Anyway, that dealer is no longer in business. Now I'm stuck with needing a new fuel pump installed at about $500 parts and labor.
I'm still scratching my head over this whole thing.