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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 04:54 PM
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I have a 1996 FXSTC and it will not start. Ignition will turn on and all lights will work as they should, but when I went to start the bike, nothing, no clicking, battery is good, replaced the relay just in case. I'm guessing its something between the ignition switch and relay because it's not even clicking. I haven't checked the starter yet. Any information would be great, trying to save money by not paying to get it diagnosed and fixed.
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 05:05 PM
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 05:06 PM
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 05:13 PM
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 05:23 PM
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G'day Yetti,

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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 05:42 PM
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Welcome aboard, enjoy

just because there was a recall on clutch on some models are you trying to start in gear or in neutral? It’s just a problem I have had.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 05:53 PM
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Papa G
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just because there was a recall on clutch on some models are you trying to start in gear or in neutral? It’s just a problem I have had.
Trying to start in neutral. Nothing happens.
 
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Welcome to the forums from Ontario, Canada, post this in the Tech / Mech area, you'll get more exposure on your problem, this forum is for intro's. Good luck
 
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 08:43 PM
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Welcome from Pennsylvania. Maybe the switch is bad. Or maybe there’s another connector between the switch and relay. Time to get out the meter and the schematic.
 
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