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Offline Dannyb

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she won't start
« on: November 07, 2020, 10:53:07 »
hi blokes I've got a problem I can't get bike to start it will turn over but won't fire don't get fuel pump prime either I've tested the side stand clutch an kill switch all seem to be fine the bike. I have tried the dealer mood but don't have the f1 light up on dash just the ABS TC natural as normal but have the oil light on and a small bar above the gear. also the temperature is full. I've tried everything I can thing off any one help out cheers
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Offline TLPower

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Re: she won't start
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2020, 11:36:53 »
 :welcome2: my money would be on the tip over or tilt switch.

I have no idea if they are still fitted but I would they are, find the switch and by-pass to see if the pump runs.

Edit check the kill switch first. 
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Re: she won't start
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2020, 12:13:49 »
good man thank u will go try find it an see how that works out.
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Offline Andy_J

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Re: she won't start
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2020, 14:18:55 »
The word 'chec' is normally on if the kill switch is in the off position.
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Re: she won't start
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2020, 15:53:04 »
   You say “the temperature is full”,if it is showing a very high temperature surely that would bring the ”chec” indicator on and stop it from starting ? Is the temperature switch wiring OK ?
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Re: she won't start
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2020, 17:17:28 »
What concerns me is the temp gauge .. ?

Check all the safety cut off circuits again along with all the fuses.

Good luck ..  :thumb:
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Offline Barbel Mick

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Re: she won't start
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2020, 17:31:48 »
CHEC is showing on the display in the photo, I didn't think the 'bike would turn over if that was showing?
If there was a fault on the coolant temperature wouldn't that show an F1 and a C15 in dealer mode?  :shrug:

C15 Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor (ECTS)
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Offline Dave the rave

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Re: she won't start
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2020, 17:59:26 »
The bike has stopped its self from starting because of the high temp reading check the temp sender and wiring try disconnecting the battery for 30mins to see if it resets.my guess would be the temp sender  :topic_closed:
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Offline UK_Vstrom650

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Re: she won't start
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2020, 18:08:15 »
On the Glee, when CHEC is showing the temperature gauge also shows as full. That's normal and disappears when CHEC is removed e.g. the kill switch is put in the run position.
How did you check the kill, clutch and side stand switches? Did it happen when you tried it for the first time that day I.e. cold engine?
I'd also check the battery - terminals tight/fully charged.
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Re: she won't start
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2020, 18:43:18 »
the bike was out last weekend no problems has sat from then till this morning an all this started. checked the 3 switches with multi meter. yea I pushed the bike out side went to start it to go a run but wouldn't  start just cranked over. battery is fine only few weeks old an showing 12.4 volts.
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Re: she won't start
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2020, 19:07:56 »
anyone tell me were to find the sensor for the engine temperature please
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Offline porter

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Re: she won't start
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2020, 19:30:03 »
CHEC usually means the kill switch is off as has been said. Mine wouldn't start one day and it was the earth lead at the engine but I can't remember what it said on the clocks, just wouldn't turn over. There's a recall for that. Your only 5 miles from me so if you need to check another similar bike get in touch.
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Offline Barbel Mick

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Re: she won't start
« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2020, 20:07:12 »
If CHEC is showing on my 'bike (kill switch thrown or side stand down and in gear) it won't turn over (crank).
I'm not sure 12.4 resting volts showing on the battery is good enough? I thought it should be 12.6 or higher, the fact it is only a few weeks old doesn't mean it's good.
Try putting it on charge overnight and try starting it. You can also leave the volt meter connected to the battery when you turn it over and see what the voltage drops to, I don't think it should go below 10 volts?
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Offline Joe Rocket

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Re: she won't start
« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2020, 20:31:33 »
Recently my Glee would turn over but not start. Summer time new battery showed just under 12v. I charged it for 45mins and it started OK then. I then took it for a good hour+ run. It hadn't been started before that incident for over three weeks.

I tried it yesterday and it started normally.  :)
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So how's it going so far then?

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Re: she won't start
« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2020, 21:37:57 »
   “anyone tell me were to find the sensor for the engine temperature please”

It’s on the thermostat housing between the cylinders.

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Offline Barbel Mick

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Re: she won't start
« Reply #15 on: November 07, 2020, 21:53:56 »
I've just looked at my Mk2 650 and when CHEC is on the screen the temp gauge has all the bars showing as stated earlier by UK_Vstrom650. I'm not sure that the fault has anything to do with the temperature sensor.   
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Offline Barbel Mick

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Re: she won't start
« Reply #16 on: November 07, 2020, 22:06:38 »
Have a look at this.............
https://www.v-strom.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=35576.msg357322#msg357322
Plus go to the home page and search for CHEC, there are quite a few threads that might be of help.
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Re: she won't start
« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2020, 11:22:15 »
Put it in dealer mode.
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Offline Dannyb

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Re: she won't start
« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2020, 17:24:14 »
still no luck have the bike in bits now but can't find a fault. tried the dealer mode doesn't seem to do anything either.
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Re: she won't start
« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2020, 17:34:22 »
You are not getting any codes in dealer mode?
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