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**rottenronnie** · 10-22-2012, 03:11 PM

Went out this morning to get on the 09 Nomad and after turning the key on there was no HMMMMMM noise and it would not start. Had to turn off and on 3 or 4 times before I would get the HMMMM noise. As soon as the noise was present it started. This has happened 1 other time and after turning off and back on with noise present it started. Any suggestions.
Replaced Battery last week due to the old one not keeping a charge. I am going to check the new battery out tonight when i get home. Just hope it starts so I can get home.
Thanks
Ronnie

cactusjack · 10-22-2012, 03:18 PM

Well the hmmm noise is your fuel pump priming itself. My guess is an ignition switch with worn/burned contacts or a loose connection in the primary circuit.

Loafer · 10-22-2012, 07:24 PM

I had a similar problem, fortunately dielectic grease worked for me.
I sprayed a little WD40 into the ignition switch and then put some dielectic grease on the key and slid it into the ignition several times, afterward there wasn't any more hesitation for the switch and this has been three years now, with no problems. Being as I get caught in the rain frequently, I'm guessing it's what started the hesitation to begin with. Hope your problem is an easy fix.
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**ringadingh** · 10-23-2012, 12:08 AM

I'd look at the ignition switch as well for starters.

Pitchinguy · 10-23-2012, 08:25 AM

There's a product called Lock-Ease & it's good stuff! Been using it in construction for years & it works very well to lubricate, prevent rust & keep moisture out of key locks. If you ride in rain it'd be good to squirt a little in your switch every now & then.

Loafer · 10-23-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitchinguy

There's a product called Lock-Ease & it's good stuff! Been using it in construction for years & it works very well to lubricate, prevent rust & keep moisture out of key locks. If you ride in rain it'd be good to squirt a little in your switch every now & then.

I have used that product in the past as well, and it does work good.

**ringadingh** · 10-23-2012, 12:41 PM

I took mine apart and lightly sanded the glaze off the contacts, it seems to fix it for a while.

10-22-2012, 03:11 PM	#1
rottenronnie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Magnolia Texas Posts: 36	wondering if this ever happened to you Went out this morning to get on the 09 Nomad and after turning the key on there was no HMMMMMM noise and it would not start. Had to turn off and on 3 or 4 times before I would get the HMMMM noise. As soon as the noise was present it started. This has happened 1 other time and after turning off and back on with noise present it started. Any suggestions. Replaced Battery last week due to the old one not keeping a charge. I am going to check the new battery out tonight when i get home. Just hope it starts so I can get home. Thanks Ronnie Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-22-2012, 03:18 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Well the hmmm noise is your fuel pump priming itself. My guess is an ignition switch with worn/burned contacts or a loose connection in the primary circuit. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-22-2012, 07:24 PM	#3
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	I had a similar problem, fortunately dielectic grease worked for me. I sprayed a little WD40 into the ignition switch and then put some dielectic grease on the key and slid it into the ignition several times, afterward there wasn't any more hesitation for the switch and this has been three years now, with no problems. Being as I get caught in the rain frequently, I'm guessing it's what started the hesitation to begin with. Hope your problem is an easy fix. http://www.ehow.com/facts_6802259_di...c-grease_.html __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Last edited by Loafer; 10-23-2012 at 04:46 AM.
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10-23-2012, 12:08 AM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I'd look at the ignition switch as well for starters. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-23-2012, 08:25 AM	#5
Pitchinguy Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 424	There's a product called Lock-Ease & it's good stuff! Been using it in construction for years & it works very well to lubricate, prevent rust & keep moisture out of key locks. If you ride in rain it'd be good to squirt a little in your switch every now & then. __________________ *2011 Nomad* *VBA #01922* Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Pitchinguy; 10-23-2012 at 08:33 AM.
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10-23-2012, 12:41 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I took mine apart and lightly sanded the glaze off the contacts, it seems to fix it for a while. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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