Bad Ignition switch? By jazzfreedom (Read 3,237 times)

[jazzfreedom]

Hey guys, I just went out to start my Roketa MC-54-250B and when I put the key in and turn it I've got nothing happening. No lights on the gauges, no starter button, NOTHING. If I start it with the remote starter it starts fine. What could this be? A blown fuse? A bad ignition switch? I'm open to suggestions BEFORE I start tearing things apart. Thanks in advance to all that respond.

[widehide]

It sounds like you turned off the scooter using the remote, When this happens you have to start it with the remote. I'm not the remote expert, but there are others here who can tell you how to get back to your normal key and start button configuration. You do not have a problem so don't worry. wait for the experts here to chime in.

[jazzfreedom]

I thought maybe a fuse too, but would it still run by pushing the remote start button? If I push the remote starter the bike runs like normal. If I turn the key I get nothing. I'm thinking it's either the alarm system, or the ignition switch. I guess I'll start the tear down tomorrow.

[widehide]

I would not tear anything down, thanks to Rich, "Big Guy" he has covered this problem before elsewhere. This is what Rich said.

" Disarming the Alarm:

The "disarm" button disarms it (the alarm chirps twice) -- but only for about 30 seconds, then it spontaneously rearms itself (chirping once). It seems that only by disarming the alarm twice before it has a chance to reset can one turn off the alarm altogether.

Remote Starting:

The start button is used to start the motor remotely. This can be useful in cold weather and in some other circumstances but should not be used for driving the scooter. The ignition key and remote start seem to get very confused if both are used. You're better off not using the remote start, or if you do use it, it is best to turn off the engine again using the disarm button and starting it with the key for driving.

Using the remote start and not the key may cause serious injury!
If the lock button is depressed when the scooter is running, the alarm will sound and the engine will cut off. So if you used the remote start and put the keys in your pocket, your scooter may CUT OFF at any given moment due to accidental activation in your pocket!

Alarm Sensitivity:

According to Roketa and Tank, the sensitivity cannot be set, but they are WRONG!

The alarm sensor setting from the factory is so sensitive that a bit of wind or falling leaves will keep the scooter chirping regularly through the night (and, of course, running the battery down in the process).

This has caused many Chinese scooter owners to abandon all thought of using the alarm system altogether."

Thanks Rich , hope you don't mind the copy and paste from another forum.

[jazzfreedom]

Thanks for the info. widehide, Ill try playing around with the remote alarm system to see if maybe I accidentally "confused" it. I just hope the wife can tolerate all the alarm chirps in the process.