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Washed it and it wouldn't start...
« on: March 19, 2009, 12:58:35 PM »
Yesterday I gave my SEUC a good cleaning.  After I was done I went to start it, and the starter cranked but no fire.  I checked all of the obvious electrical connections and used compressed air to blow any remaining water out of connections and controls, but still no joy.  I was getting a DTC light so I pulled out the MasterTune and retrieved them and saw that it was an open coil primary on both cylinders.  I looked at the connection (see attached picture) and sure enough, it was partially unplugged.  I guess that while wiping around the starter I inadvertently unlocked it and pushed it out.  The lock is on the bottom of the connection and by pushing a towel or chamois in there it was pretty easy to do.  Just in case it ever happens to you, it may save you a trip to the dealer...
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Re: Washed it and it wouldn't start...
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2009, 01:00:19 PM »
Good to know.  Glad you found it on your own.
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Re: Washed it and it wouldn't start...
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2009, 05:47:25 PM »
That saved 50 bucks then. Clever boy  & thanks
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Re: Washed it and it wouldn't start...
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2009, 02:44:42 AM »
Good job finding the problem like that.  Now get back to cleaning...it looks like you missed a few spots.
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Re: Washed it and it wouldn't start...
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2009, 04:15:14 AM »
Reckon that the cleaning cloth was movin way too fast thats how he missed the dirt and pulled the connection.......easy does it pretend you just gettin started. :jalapeno: :jalapeno: :jalapeno:
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Re: Washed it and it wouldn't start...
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2009, 10:36:35 AM »
Quote from: 1abastarsmda on March 20, 2009, 02:44:42 AM
Good job finding the problem like that.  Now get back to cleaning...it looks like you missed a few spots.
   :-[
LOL!  I saw that after I posted the picture and I knew some bastige was going to call me on it!!  I went right back and cleaned it too!
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Re: Washed it and it wouldn't start...
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2009, 12:58:21 PM »
Quote from: fourstar on March 20, 2009, 10:36:35 AM
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LOL!  I saw that after I posted the picture and I knew some bastige was going to call me on it!!  I went right back and cleaned it too!

Sorry...couldn't resist the opportunity. It's not too often I see any dirt on these bikes, except on mine.  I can't seem to keep mine clean, even if it stays in the garage.
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Re: Washed it and it wouldn't start...
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2009, 04:30:59 PM »
fourstar - thanks for the info; undoubtedly it will come in handy some day.   :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Washed it and it wouldn't start...
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2009, 09:53:30 AM »
Wow, interesting!  Thanks for the heads up.
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Re: Washed it and it wouldn't start...
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2009, 09:57:55 AM »
Quote from: 1abastarsmda on March 20, 2009, 02:44:42 AM
Good job finding the problem like that.  Now get back to cleaning...it looks like you missed a few spots.

I was going to say the same thing......keep cleaning.
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Re: Washed it and it wouldn't start...
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2009, 06:14:54 PM »
Might be worth installing a safety clip or little 'tab' to hold it down and in place.  spyder
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