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Post by chivo72 on Aug 12, 2018 8:43:57 GMT -5
Bought a Ruckus this weekend and it won't start. I turn the key on and the blue relay clicks,the speedometer lights up for a second and then goes off. If I press the starter button the blue relay makes a buzzing but nothing else happens . The battery, fuses and relays are all new. I am both mechanically and electrically inclined but have never worked on a ruckus. Any help would be appreciated?
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Post by scootergurl on Aug 12, 2018 17:45:23 GMT -5
do you have the kill switch in the right position? holding the lever when hitting start button? What about kick starting?
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Post by chivo72 on Aug 12, 2018 18:42:41 GMT -5
Thanks for the response yes the brake is on and verified the kill switch is good and in correct position. Kick starting does not work either. I have seen people with this problem on multiple forums but no one seems to post a solution.
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Post by diggs on Aug 12, 2018 19:15:26 GMT -5
Have you checked whether you are getting spark?
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Post by scootergurl on Aug 12, 2018 21:16:42 GMT -5
yep check for spark and fuel next.
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Post by chivo72 on Aug 12, 2018 21:24:09 GMT -5
Not getting anything after the initial power up ,nothing works(horn,lights,etc) but still get the buzzing when I push starter button
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Post by diggs on Aug 12, 2018 21:52:56 GMT -5
What happens when you kick it?
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Post by chivo72 on Aug 12, 2018 22:07:35 GMT -5
Nothing
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Post by diggs on Aug 13, 2018 4:19:05 GMT -5
My electrical troubleshooting is very rudimentary and basically consists of replacing components, but if you are handy with a multimeter you could save some expense.
I am putting together a troubleshooting guide and have no fuel finished, but I am still working on no spark.
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Post by scootergurl on Aug 13, 2018 9:56:17 GMT -5
you sure the battery is fully charged?
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Post by diggs on Aug 13, 2018 17:29:55 GMT -5
Some new batteries only come half charged (and may have sat on shelves for months if not years), definitely worth confirming your pulling a full 12v to start with - and whether it drops significantly when trying to start.
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Post by chivo72 on Aug 19, 2018 16:09:08 GMT -5
The battery is new and fully charged,all fuses and relays are new and test good. I have 3 running ruckuses in the garage sitting next to it. I have swapped ecu,fuel pump,resistor, igniter.....basically the only thing I have not done is replace ignition,turn signals,horn,speedometer and wiring harness. I'm out the point where I'm going to just gut one of the others that isn't as nice. Hoping someone can help and keep me from just junking one. I'm an electrician and mechanic and I know from experience that this is not the kind of problem that I want to take to a Honda dealer because this is a very time consuming problem to troubleshoot. BTW I bought this from a motorcycle shop that put the new parts in it but gave because it was too time consuming.
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Post by diggs on Aug 19, 2018 19:15:43 GMT -5
Have you swapped out rec/reg and CDI yet with known working ones? Sound like you should have enough parts on hand to do this quite easily.
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Post by chivo72 on Aug 20, 2018 11:32:47 GMT -5
Yes I have but to no avail...going to disconnect all aux items ie turn signals,horn,lights,indicators etc. If that doesn't work I will pull the harness
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Post by diggs on Aug 20, 2018 16:55:24 GMT -5
Yes I have but to no avail...going to disconnect all aux items ie turn signals,horn,lights,indicators etc. If that doesn't work I will pull the harness That's all I can think to do now, start from bare setting with only essentials to make it run plugged - check all grounds and cross fingers. |
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Post by 09metro on Oct 1, 2020 23:58:12 GMT -5
Did you ever solve this. I am having the same problem with my 09 metro. I hear one Click all the lights turn on then...nothing. As if it’s dead.
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Post by 09metro on Oct 1, 2020 23:59:54 GMT -5
Bought a Ruckus this weekend and it won't start. I turn the key on and the blue relay clicks,the speedometer lights up for a second and then goes off. If I press the starter button the blue relay makes a buzzing but nothing else happens . The battery, fuses and relays are all new. I am both mechanically and electrically inclined but have never worked on a ruckus. Any help would be appreciated? Did you figure it out? |
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Post by Baizy on Oct 3, 2020 13:10:49 GMT -5
Did you ever solve this. I am having the same problem with my 09 metro. I hear one Click all the lights turn on then...nothing. As if it’s dead. Hey fellow 2 wheeler. I have a couple ideas for you and a question if you want to give them a shot. So first is the question: Does it kick start? If it does then you can pinpoint it as being an issue with power draw off of the battery. My two ideas for you would be to: 1) Start looking for a bad ground to either the frame or engine 2) Check that you have continuity across all relays and switches when in the "start" configuration. Also if your metro has an improperly wired aftermarket CDI it can cause you some grief as well. |
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Post by 09metro on Oct 3, 2020 16:13:06 GMT -5
No. Does not kick start
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