Why does my bike stop when I Turn on the ignition?

The main fuse is not part of this circuit and the only thing that stops the ignition working is the kill switch and the ignition switch which both connect a wire from the CDI unit to ground (negative – the frame). When you turn the ignition ‘on’ all you are doing is opening this connection so the CDI is no longer grounded.

What happens when the key is turned in ignition?

When the key is turned in the ignition, electricity is sent to the starter. The shaft extends and the pinion gear engages with a gear ring located on the engine’s flywheel.

What to do if your ignition cylinder is worn out?

How To Fix It: Fortunately, this is an easy fix. Just turn the wheel back and forth until the ignition cylinder is freed. It’s a fact of life that mechanical things tend to wear out, and the same goes for mechanical keys and key cylinders used in your car’s ignition system.

What can cause an ignition switch to fail?

(These generalizations, depend significantly on year, make, and model.) Worn ignition switch contacts, temperature problems, or broken springs can all cause the ignition switch to fail, preventing you from starting your car. On the road, poor ignition switch contacts could shut the engine off while driving, which could be dangerous.

Why does the gauge not work on a Harley Davidson?

The gauge displays NO CAL (no calibration). It will not function if it is installed before the odometer copying process is performed. Verify that the engine OFF/RUN switch is in the RUN position. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position and note the odometer reading. Turn ignition switch OFF.

Why do the gauges move around at 0?

It’s purpose is for the gauges to find their min and max points of their ranges. They twitch around at 0 briefly to find their min. Or to rezero themself and move all the way to their max point. They sue this to be able to accurately display what they represent.

What happens if you have an incorrect ignition code?

The chip in the key transmits a specific code, of which there are millions. If this code matches the ones programmed into the vehicle, engine starting is enabled. An incorrect key code, such as from an unprogrammed key or damaged key, would prevent engine starting. Code “confusion,” such as having multiple keys can also occur, preventing ignition.

What happens if there is no power to the ignition switch?

If fuse is good check for power being available at the ignition switch connector. If no power there, check wiring between PDC and the ignition switch-if power is up to the switch, but nothing happens with key on, no dash or warning lights, then could have a bad ignition switch. It just sounds like a maxi-fuse has blown, or a bad fusible link.

Why is no power coming to my bike?

I turn bike ignition on and no power is coming to the bike. I just came home for deployment and replaced the battery because I figured after sitting for that long in a garage that the battery was gone. After I replaced battery. I put the key in, turned it to the on postion and no power goes to the bike.

What should I do if my bike won’t start?

But it is a decent start point for anyone who is trying to track down that elusive electrical fault. Reddit! If the bike starts ok in neutral and cuts out when put in gear, it’s likely to be the side stand safety switch as previously mentioned. With ignition off try unplugging the switch then start bike and put in gear.

What to do if your bike ignition is not working?

If the engine isn’t running and the rest of the electrics are dead I’d first check the connector from the generator to the rest of the wiring and also the connector to the ignition switch, and then the ignition switch itself. As the other guy said, you may need a multimeter to do this properly.

How do you turn off an electric bike?

Place the notch on the battery into the upper port in the frame, then place the contact port of the battery onto the contacts on the frame. Lock the battery in place. You will need your battery key. Turn the system off. Remove the battery from the frame.

What to do if your bike has no power?

If any other parts failed, ignition, cdi, coils ect you would still have battery power to the lights. Just have to find out what popped the fuse, check connections to and from starter to find out why that died and you will probably cure the fuse as well.

What does it mean when your bike stops running?

I kicked it into neutral and the bike continued to splutter for about 5 seconds and then stopped running. While the bike was spluttering the neutral and indicator light dimmed on and off and looked as if it ran out of electricity. After it stopped running I turned the ignition on and off and there was no power to the lights at all.

Why did my bike die when I tried to start it?

Battery/charging system would be indicated if you get a click or clicks when attempting to start. If you get nothing, nada, start looking at the kickstand safety switch. If the bike thinks the kickstand is down when it isn’t, it will kill the ignition and not allow restart. Greetings.

What causes a V-twin bike to shut off while riding?

Intermittent cutting out. Turns out it WAS the cylinder head temp sensor. This issue lasted almost a year without throwing a code a drove me nuts. It kills the bike by falsely telling the ECM the bike is too hot, which in turn then shuts the bike down.

Why does my bike start when I turn it off?

Unscrew the ignition module from the bracket and wiggle the wires when the bike is on. If you duplicate the issue, that’s it. That could also be why it starts sometimes and not others. Bc you’re turning the key on and off and it’s “hitting” right or wrong.

What to do if your bike shuts off while riding?

Took a little more for it to start that time but normally starts right up. Runs and starts awesome the rest of time. I have thrown a crank sensor at it to try and fix problem.

Why does my Honda bike have no lights?

Or maybe your problem with no lights and priming the fuel pump etc when you turn the key happend before your battery went dead… after all the battery must have died for a reason… If all your fuses are good you may have fried your ECM, wire harness, or selanoids.

What to do if your bike’s fuses have blown?

First off check your fuses. The main fuse has probably blown and maybe others. Is is it the fuses, you need to find out whats blowing them. bad earth, short etc. Check all connections and especially earth points. Water and moisture in couplings too. Check the battey next..Its NOT the battery that runs the bike or the lights etc, its the generator.

What does it mean when your bike wont start?

Because when it happened there was no smell or sound of a fried wire as such. Basically the bike had been stood for a while so the battery had no charge anyway. Then i wire up the leads (dont turn the car off) keep them connected and try to start it and then I think everything just stopped working.

What does it mean when your engine just shuts off?

While driving down the road, the engine just seems to loose all power. It’s done this about 4-5 times at different RPM bands while riding. It almost seems that the electrical power is being cut or shutting off to the ignition. After coasting for a few seconds, the bike comes back alive and we take off with no problems.

What causes your car to shut off while driving?

When the ignition switch is frazzled, this will lead to a loss or power to your engine due to vibration such as hitting a round patch of street. The loss of power causes the engine of your car to die suddenly while you are driving on the road. Check out this video to see more details:

What should you do if your car engine stops while driving?

There is nothing worse than having your car engine stop while you’re driving. If this happens, you’ll want to pull off the road as quickly as possible before the wheels stop completely. Do not confuse this situation with one where you have a lack of power in your vehicle.

What to do if your car loses all electrical power?

Assumed the fob battery had died, so unlocked manually via the key. Got in the car, realised there was absolutely no electrical power, completely dead, no dashboard/interior lights, turning key in ignition did nothing. Assumed the battery had randomly died.

What to do if your riding mower won’t shut off?

You can also ohm it out to ground and to the ignition switch to see if it is a good wire. If you still cannot figure out why the riding lawn mower won’t shut off with the key, visit our Locations page for a lawn mower repair shop near you.

What should I do if my ignition switch is fried?

Test your ignition switch with a multimeter. Make sure it is not fried. You should have one wire, either from your starter post, or from your battery positive post going to your main breaker (30 amp). Your main breaker should power your ignition switch. Your ignition switch should power your ignition breaker and your lighting breaker.

Why does my Dodge Neon shut off while driving?

I had a dodge neon that would intermittently shut down while driving, no codes or engine light. Ended up being a faulty crank position sensor. Its used to fire right back up. But now when it shuts off it does not crank back at all. Also whenever you turn the key to on the fuel pump doesn’t cut on.

How does the ignition work on a XT600?

The ignition on XT600’s is powered by part of generator not at all connected to the rest of the electrics so even if the battery is flat the engine will still run.

Why does my Car start but then stop?

The system may have a weak spark or the spark may fail to reach the spark plugs. Start by checking the service schedule for the spark plugs and spark plug wires. Remove and check one spark plug at a time.

What should I do if my engine won’t start?

Check the fuel filter service interval in your car owner’s manual or repair manual. If the fuel system uses an in-line filter: Remove the filter. Blow through the filter in the direction of fuel flow. If air goes through with difficulty, or not at all, there’s your problem When necessary, use a fuel pressure gauge to check system pressure.

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