A minor "wouldn't start" discovery

[RichDoyle]

Gen III - specifically mine is a '13.

Turned key on. Panel came to life. Started cranking. Crank away, but it wouldn't start. Noticed the "Check Engine" icon showing. Discovered the key was actually BETWEEN"Off" and "On". Turned it all the way into the detent and it started right up.

So, there is a nebulous area between "Off" and "On" when part of the bike - but not all - is ready to go.

Just a tidbit to be filed away.

 

[Old Guy]

Duly noted. Thanks for sharing.

 

[wfooshee]

The ignition switch connects two circuits. Your "in between" had one of them on, the other one not. On the Gen-I that throws a code 19.

 

[08FJR4ME]

Once again the Gen1's prove to be more superior.

Dave

 

[rogdeb]

Once again the Gen1's prove to be more superior.Dave

Lol

 

[wfooshee]

He didn't say there was no code, and he DID say he had a check engine light. I'm betting he has a code. Dunno if it's the 19 I got on mine, but he's got a code from it.

So that's not a reason for the self-evident superiority of the Gen-I.

 

[RaYzerman19]

Wasn't there an ignition switch recall on the Gen 1's?

 

[08FJR4ME]

Wasn't there an ignition switch recall on the Gen 1's?

Nooooooooo, that was the GenII's.

 

[15wannabe]

Once again the Gen1's prove to be more superior.
Dave

Ah yes...I do recall my '04s superiority. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire !!!!

 

[FJRRYDER]

I've noticed it's possible on my '06 to turn the key off, the engine dies, but the panel stays lit and it takes another hit to get the panel lights to go out, then I tried pushing the key in and turning it off. Bingo!

 

[s.ga.rider]

I will second this. It happened to me the other day. I had my ear plugs in and went to start the bike after eating lunch and it wouldnt fire. I noticed the engine light was on while I tried and was thinking wtf. I remembered this thread and checked the key, sure enough, not quite turned all the way. Clicked it over a fraction of an inch and she fired right up. Thanks to the op.