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Old 05-01-2010, 08:09 AM
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I have a 1996 Honda 300 ex,with a new Deka Battery,and when I leave it sit for about a week or so it usually won't start,I was wondering if it could be a charging system issue,loose wire possibly It runs fine when I do start it,although it has a hesitation when the quad is cold,but if I put it on half choke it's fine.any Ideas on my electrical issues or any help I can get would be great.I forgot to mention the headlight switch kills the motor sometimes if I turn it on,and other times the headlight comes on without killing the engine,so something is weird there.
 
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Old 05-03-2010, 02:50 PM
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Well now it doesn't start at all or even try,I think I have a bad switch or connection somewhere idk?
 
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Old 05-03-2010, 03:23 PM
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Are you sure the problem is electrical and not fuel or air?
 
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Old 05-03-2010, 03:58 PM
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It's getting fuel and plenty of air,the K&N filter was just cleaned out not long ago,no obstructions there,and theirs holes drilled in the airbox lid as well.It does this seldom,but I jiggled the wires last time and the green neutral light lit up and she cranked over.Now I hit the starter button,nothing happens,the battery is fully charged and new as well,so I have no clue other than a loose wire or the charging system,etc.
 
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Old 05-03-2010, 04:41 PM
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Start at the battery and follow the wires, maybe a bad connection at the selenoid, remove all the wires and check the nuts behind them for tightness.,then go to starter and do the same.
 
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