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[jjmoneysauce]

There's gotta be some rubbing going on somewhere in the wiring harness. I would even guess that there might be a technical bulletin on it. There are definitely tech bulletins for the same problem on older units.

 

[Dr. FeeLGooD]

Wire broken where goes into kill switch. Cut them off and twisted them together. What tool do I need to take the switch off? I tried everything I have and my old eyes cant see whats in there. Also I cant find that part of wire harness on microfiche. Is it a part seperate from the switch? Thanks for the help.

 

[jjmoneysauce]

Good find! A pic or two would really help.

 

[Crossfire12]

Phillips head or torx

 

[SaskAttack]

T-15, just got back for dinner and ran out to check. Lucky had a small allen wrench style set.

 

[Dr. FeeLGooD]

Awesome. Thanks. That will help. Rode about 100 miles today. Made it all the way with no issues

 

[fatchance]

Most likely it's the main relay. If the gauge doesn't get power. I have had this happen. No lights no gauge, no start. Takes 2 seconds to pop the wire harness off to check if it's chafing. Mine was fine.

 

[Dr. FeeLGooD]

T-15, just got back for dinner and ran out to check. Lucky had a small allen wrench style set.

I had a cheap Canadian Tire bag of assorted screw drivers etc. in my truck. What I found to fit was a torx driver marked T9. Not sure I can fix it but at least its off.

 

[Wingwong]

I just went outside to decide what to do, go ice fishing or haul it in. Hit the key and it fired right up!! How is this going to get diagnosed? Sheesh .....

Next time if you can use your phone to make a video of the no start, this helps for diagnosing when it’s in dealer

 

[Dr. FeeLGooD]

Likely a good idea sometimes. In my happy moments I may have mislead you guys in my first post. Would turn over but no start. Just like trying to start it with the kill switch off. The red wire frayed off right where it comes out of kill switch. My Dad always says people look for big problems and overlook the obvious. At my age I should be as wise as him lol.