03' 1500 FI Nomad starting problem

dgconstable · 07-08-2011, 12:31 PM

Hey folks,

My Nomad just started acting up and I'm looking to see if anyone else has heard of this. Occasionally (more often lately) when I turn the key on the lights all light up on the Speedo but don't go out and there is no Fuel pump noise and the bike won't start? If I turn the key off then on a few times the bike will react as normal and start.

Any help would be great!

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-08-2011, 12:36 PM

Possible switch problem. I would check out the switch as others have had a similar problem.

**ringadingh** · 07-08-2011, 01:02 PM

Mine has been doing that for a couple years now, take it apart and clean it. You will find that a set of contacts are stuck, and not floating on the little spring in there. Be careful not to lose any of the small parts.

dgconstable · 07-08-2011, 01:08 PM

Even though all the lights come on?

It turns over but obviously won't start without the fuel pump running..lol

**ringadingh** · 07-08-2011, 01:38 PM

Thats exactly how it acts. I listen for my fuel pump to whine for a couple seconds. then I know it will start.
Its not that difficult to take apart and clean, other than that you can buy a new switch to cure the problem.

dgconstable · 07-08-2011, 01:42 PM

Thanks Ringadingh!

East Coast Canada here!

**ringadingh** · 07-08-2011, 01:44 PM

Where abouts east?

dgconstable · 07-08-2011, 01:51 PM

I keep updating my profile with my location but it won't save it..

Prince Edward Island

Loafer · 07-08-2011, 05:44 PM

I had the same problem, I bought a new ignition switch, it's still in the box unused. 95+$'s. My brother-in-law sprayed some WD40 in the old switch and told me to take the extra stuff off the key ring. Haven't had a problem since. Good luck.

07-08-2011, 12:31 PM	#1
dgconstable Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PEI, CANADA Posts: 351	03' 1500 FI Nomad starting problem Hey folks, My Nomad just started acting up and I'm looking to see if anyone else has heard of this. Occasionally (more often lately) when I turn the key on the lights all light up on the Speedo but don't go out and there is no Fuel pump noise and the bike won't start? If I turn the key off then on a few times the bike will react as normal and start. Any help would be great! Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

07-08-2011, 12:36 PM	#2
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	03' 1500 FI Nomad starting problem Possible switch problem. I would check out the switch as others have had a similar problem. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
	0

07-08-2011, 01:02 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	03' 1500 FI Nomad starting problem Mine has been doing that for a couple years now, take it apart and clean it. You will find that a set of contacts are stuck, and not floating on the little spring in there. Be careful not to lose any of the small parts. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
	0

07-08-2011, 01:08 PM	#4
dgconstable Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PEI, CANADA Posts: 351	03' 1500 FI Nomad starting problem Even though all the lights come on? It turns over but obviously won't start without the fuel pump running..lol
	0

07-08-2011, 01:38 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	03' 1500 FI Nomad starting problem Thats exactly how it acts. I listen for my fuel pump to whine for a couple seconds. then I know it will start. Its not that difficult to take apart and clean, other than that you can buy a new switch to cure the problem. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

07-08-2011, 01:42 PM	#6
dgconstable Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PEI, CANADA Posts: 351	03' 1500 FI Nomad starting problem Thanks Ringadingh! East Coast Canada here!
	0

07-08-2011, 01:44 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	03' 1500 FI Nomad starting problem Where abouts east? __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
	0

07-08-2011, 01:51 PM	#8
dgconstable Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PEI, CANADA Posts: 351	03' 1500 FI Nomad starting problem I keep updating my profile with my location but it won't save it.. Prince Edward Island
	0

07-08-2011, 05:44 PM	#9
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	03' 1500 FI Nomad starting problem I had the same problem, I bought a new ignition switch, it's still in the box unused. 95+$'s. My brother-in-law sprayed some WD40 in the old switch and told me to take the extra stuff off the key ring. Haven't had a problem since. Good luck. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
	0

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
starting nomad 1500	mikeyger	1500 & 1600 Nomad	6	09-27-2010 07:58 AM
Strange starting problem	ells	1500 & 1600 Nomad	7	09-19-2010 04:25 PM
Minor Starting Problem	cajun2wheels	1500 & 1600 Nomad	11	09-08-2010 07:18 PM
1500 nomad hard starting	sterlingmarlin30	1500 & 1600 Nomad	5	05-11-2010 06:58 PM
1500 Nomad FI Problem	bikerbill	1500 & 1600 Nomad	6	05-17-2009 08:04 PM