2001 VMAX Won't Start

[mitchk357]

I hope someone can help me. I have a 2001 VMAX that will not start. There is 12.9 volts coming from the battery. When you turn the key to start it, there is no volts coming from the battery. I checked the fuses and they are all good. I am thinking it may be the electric start or the key switch. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mitch

 

[genecarroll]

Try the kill switch flip it on and off a few times see if it helps.

 

[frank5079]

I know this is obvious but is the bike in neutral? Try sitting on the bike and put the kick stand up as well...

 

[mitchk357]

I will try it now. Thanks so much

 

[mitchk357]

No go. When I turn the key to on position, no lights come on.

 

[mitchk357]

I tried the kill switch on and off and the bike is in neutral

 

[alorio1]

Did you check the battery connections and the ground wire going to the engine right by the oil filler cap? Have tried jumping across the solonoid to see if the starter spins the motor?

 

[mitchk357]

Good idea- Have you heard of this problem before?

 

[ninjaneer]

you might have some burnt up wires in the key ignition assembly. happened to me. don't know how to confirm this without taking it out and actually having a look. here's a how-to if you are feeling frisky: How To: Recondition the Ignition Switch

 

[ninjaneer]

 

[alorio1]

Yes, the members on the forum has seen this on many instances, but each seems to have a different outcome to fix the problem. To test the ingition switch you can jump all 3 wire but only 2 are actually needed.
Then there is the multi-pin connector just after the main fuse, under the left scoop that has been a known source of agrevation as well. It will heat up, and stop connectivity. May cool off, then resume working. Kill switches go bad also.............

 

[genecarroll]

did you check fuses under the seat by the battery or just under the faux tank

 

[alorio1]

did you check fuses under the seat by the battery or just under the faux tank

Good call gene, I didn't think to ask him about that one, and I bet that is the problem..............

 

[jfeagins]

I hope someone can help me. I have a 2001 VMAX that will not start. There is 12.9 volts coming from the battery. When you turn the key to start it, there is no volts coming from the battery. I checked the fuses and they are all good. I am thinking it may be the electric start or the key switch. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mitch

Battery voltage good.
Key on, all systems DOA.
sure sounds like a main fuse, or its holder, to me.

 

[Miles Long]

Any luck, Mitchk357?
If yes, what was the problem?
If no, what have you checked so far?
Cheers!

 

[El Canadiense]

Check the starter relay also, bypass, if it starts, then the relay is bad.

 

[El Canadiense]

I had the same problems and reconditioned the switch but found that the real problem was having drag bars that allow the throttle cables, etc. to touch the keys when moving slowly in parking lots etc. I tied up the cables tighter to the bars and it does not happen anymore.

 

[Redbone]

I had the same problems and reconditioned the switch but found that the real problem was having drag bars that allow the throttle cables, etc. to touch the keys when moving slowly in parking lots etc. I tied up the cables tighter to the bars and it does not happen anymore.

The routing I use for the throttle cables is to go in front of the R fork and behind the L fork. I run drag bars and the cables are not close to keys even on full lock.
Here is a couple of pictures from back in '08 and one from '13 of my routing: