Dead Ignition

fujimumu · October 25th, 2012, 02:18 PM

I ride my bike (2009 250r) daily to and from class. This morning my ignition button stopped working. Odd. I tried it again and it worked, but that was the last time. After class I had to push my bike up a hill and push start to get the engine going.

I'm coming up on 16k miles, and there is no clicking noise when I push the ignition button like there would be if my battery was low.
Edit: I checked the fuses, no problems there.

Has anyone had this happen before? What could the problem be? A loose cable somewhere? Or does something need to be replaced?

Help me Ninjetters!!

Motofool · October 25th, 2012, 05:30 PM

Anyone.....?

Motofool · October 25th, 2012, 07:10 PM

Check the most common causes first: the battery connections and the battery itself (take it to any autoparts store for a free check).

If the bike lives outdoors, the starting or emergency switches may be dirty or corroded.

This thread has been discussing a similar problem:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=104619

fujimumu · October 26th, 2012, 06:49 AM

Thanks for the reply Motofool. I don't have any of the proper tools to really fiddle around with this and check the electrical systems. I think I'm going to have to just take it into a shop

red5 · October 26th, 2012, 08:58 AM

Check the diodes on top of the battery box. There are 2. If you switch their place and the starter turns, bingo. It will not start since the bad diode is now on the other circuit but you will know what's up.

fujimumu · October 28th, 2012, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red5

Check the diodes on top of the battery box. There are 2. If you switch their place and the starter turns, bingo. It will not start since the bad diode is now on the other circuit but you will know what's up.

Checked those the other day, no go.

KELPHYN · October 28th, 2012, 08:41 PM

Check your wiring harness. Pay special attention to where the harness runs through the hangers and along side the frame in the mid-section of the bike. Had a shorting problem this summer with taillights/dash lights and found several spots along the harness showing signs of wear. Retaped and added extra zip-tyes, in one spot (where harness crosses from one side to other under the tank) had to reseal wires with liquid tape and rewrap with tape.

October 25th, 2012, 02:18 PM	#1
fujimumu ninjette.org member Name: Kensai Location: New Jersey Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 103	Dead Ignition I ride my bike (2009 250r) daily to and from class. This morning my ignition button stopped working. Odd. I tried it again and it worked, but that was the last time. After class I had to push my bike up a hill and push start to get the engine going. I'm coming up on 16k miles, and there is no clicking noise when I push the ignition button like there would be if my battery was low. Edit: I checked the fuses, no problems there. Has anyone had this happen before? What could the problem be? A loose cable somewhere? Or does something need to be replaced? Help me Ninjetters!! Last futzed with by fujimumu; October 25th, 2012 at 02:47 PM. Reason: extra info

October 25th, 2012, 05:30 PM	#2
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Anyone.....? __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

October 25th, 2012, 07:10 PM	#3
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Check the most common causes first: the battery connections and the battery itself (take it to any autoparts store for a free check). If the bike lives outdoors, the starting or emergency switches may be dirty or corroded. This thread has been discussing a similar problem: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=104619 __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

October 26th, 2012, 08:58 AM	#5
red5 ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Chattanooga Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 15.256 Posts: 263	Check the diodes on top of the battery box. There are 2. If you switch their place and the starter turns, bingo. It will not start since the bad diode is now on the other circuit but you will know what's up. __________________________________________________ "We're not always doing business, but we're always open." "For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring." Carl Sagan

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fujimumu ninjette.org member Name: Kensai Location: New Jersey Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 103	Thanks for the reply Motofool. I don't have any of the proper tools to really fiddle around with this and check the electrical systems. I think I'm going to have to just take it into a shop

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KELPHYN ninjette.org guru Name: Calvin Location: Quesnel, B.C Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), 2013 300SE Posts: 276	Check your wiring harness. Pay special attention to where the harness runs through the hangers and along side the frame in the mid-section of the bike. Had a shorting problem this summer with taillights/dash lights and found several spots along the harness showing signs of wear. Retaped and added extra zip-tyes, in one spot (where harness crosses from one side to other under the tank) had to reseal wires with liquid tape and rewrap with tape.