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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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A little late but I did get the right switch???
 
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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Looks to me like you have the right switch.
As long as you have the red wire in the center terminal, try switching the positions of the red/blk and the red/gry (or red/yellow).

Properly oriented, the red/blk should be on the right side when looking at the back (bottom) of the switch. If the bike still doesnt start, then something else is amiss (very possibly power to the PCV).

Since you've had the switch apart, you might want to verify you have it assembled properly. Looking at the top of the switch, all three terminals should be hot if you turn the switch to the right (clockwise). Only the right two will be hot when you turn the switch to the left. Test that with either a test light or an ohmmeter
 
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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I also bought a switch from them, so I know they work. kk6pg is correct, I would check the power on the terminals, or you can check for continuity between them in the different switch positions.
I don't think you can screw up the switch, but then i have never actually taken one apart.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 07:17 AM
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Ok, new ign switch assembled correctly.

Wiring to switch working correctly. IGN all lights etc working. ACC working and unable to crank motor. OFF nothing on.

Checked wiring all around tank nothing pinched.

Checked all fuses everything Good.

The Alarm arms when the ign is turned off like it is suppose to.

Bike will crank, fuel pump working, just not starting.

I'm thinking it is something to do with either the Power Commander V that I installed a month or so ago? (I did start the bike a few times after installing the PCV but have not ridden it since the install). Or something with the Alarm system??????

Thanks for the help!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 07:21 AM
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Well, sounds like the next step is remove the PC and see what happens. You might check the connections on it first, just to be sure before you remove it.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 08:01 AM
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Ummm it does have fuel in it correct?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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did you put fuel back in the tank lol
 
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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Yes it has fuel. I also disconnected and reconnected the fuel line to make sure I was getting a good connection.

Could it be the alarm?
The alarm is setting (flashing lights when I turn off the ign).
 
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I think it has something to do with either the Alarm or the PCV.

I have an e-mail out to Jamie at Fuel Moto, will see if he responds.

Thanks.
 
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Originally Posted by Slowride2
I think it has something to do with either the Alarm or the PCV.

I have an e-mail out to Jamie at Fuel Moto, will see if he responds.

Thanks.
Did you clean and re-seat the PC connectors? Remove it?
 
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