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revmrq · 05-31-2011, 09:02 PM

Has anyone had this same problem. I have a 2008 Nomad. When I go to start it sometimes it just does not work. I f I turn the switch on and off, it turns right over. Most times itt fires up with no problem. The battery and terminals seem fine. I was told the key ignition switch might be loose. Any ideas?

zoom45 · 05-31-2011, 10:49 PM

Don't know about the 2008 but my 2000 had an issue with a relay behind the coolant reservoir. It had a cap on top that had a 30 amp fuse under it. It had a white wire in it that fed the ignition switch. It was corroded and caused some weird starting problems. Took me a long time to find that problem.
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AlabamaNomadRider · 06-01-2011, 03:56 AM

My '08 had a problem with when I hit the starter nothing would happen. Could play with it and it would fire up. CactusJack mentioned checking my connections and it turned out my negative cable to the battery was a little loose. Tightened both the positive and negative and no problem since.

**ringadingh** · 06-01-2011, 07:31 AM

If it doesn't fire, but does crank, its probably the ignition switch most times.
If it doesnt crank it could be the starter button contacts or the relay.
These are the usual symtoms but not all, more diagnosing may be required if it persists.

watchman · 06-07-2011, 12:27 PM

You might check the electrical connection on wires below the clutch handle. I accidently pulled mine loose installing risers and it did just as yours. Sometimes it would fire right up and sometimes nothing. The plug was in place but not making a good connection. And I have heard of the same problem with the kickstand switch.

revmrq · 06-08-2011, 10:29 PM

thanks everyone for the info.

oldbikers · 06-09-2011, 07:21 AM

Rev I had the same problem as watchman when we were in Eureka Springs.

vidornomad · 06-09-2011, 02:20 PM

Mine did the same thing, but my problem was I took it to a car wash (after a muddy road) and got the nozzle to close to switch, that was the only time I had taken it to a car wash and won't anymore or at least be more carefull at what I am spraying.

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revmrq Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Central Missouri Posts: 211	starting question Has anyone had this same problem. I have a 2008 Nomad. When I go to start it sometimes it just does not work. I f I turn the switch on and off, it turns right over. Most times itt fires up with no problem. The battery and terminals seem fine. I was told the key ignition switch might be loose. Any ideas? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-31-2011, 10:49 PM	#2
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	starting question Don't know about the 2008 but my 2000 had an issue with a relay behind the coolant reservoir. It had a cap on top that had a 30 amp fuse under it. It had a white wire in it that fed the ignition switch. It was corroded and caused some weird starting problems. Took me a long time to find that problem. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	starting question My '08 had a problem with when I hit the starter nothing would happen. Could play with it and it would fire up. CactusJack mentioned checking my connections and it turned out my negative cable to the battery was a little loose. Tightened both the positive and negative and no problem since. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	starting question If it doesn't fire, but does crank, its probably the ignition switch most times. If it doesnt crank it could be the starter button contacts or the relay. These are the usual symtoms but not all, more diagnosing may be required if it persists. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-07-2011, 12:27 PM	#5
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	starting question You might check the electrical connection on wires below the clutch handle. I accidently pulled mine loose installing risers and it did just as yours. Sometimes it would fire right up and sometimes nothing. The plug was in place but not making a good connection. And I have heard of the same problem with the kickstand switch. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-08-2011, 10:29 PM	#6
revmrq Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Central Missouri Posts: 211	starting question thanks everyone for the info.
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06-09-2011, 07:21 AM	#7
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	starting question Rev I had the same problem as watchman when we were in Eureka Springs. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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06-09-2011, 02:20 PM	#8
vidornomad Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vidor, Texas Posts: 346	starting question Mine did the same thing, but my problem was I took it to a car wash (after a muddy road) and got the nozzle to close to switch, that was the only time I had taken it to a car wash and won't anymore or at least be more carefull at what I am spraying.
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