2014 RT won't start after storage

[Maxson]

I installed my battery after winter storage and get absolutely nothing when I turn the key. I checked the charge on the bat. and it's good. Any ideas?

[Highwayman2013]

Kill Switch? Missed a wire?

[Maxson]

Kill Switch? Missed a wire?

The computer doesn't come on at all. That would come on whether the kill switch is engaged or not. Wouldn't it?

[Maxson]

The computer doesn't come on at all. That would come on whether the kill switch is engaged or not. Wouldn't it?

Two grounds and one positive, right?

[Highwayman2013]

I just checked, my 2012 computer comes on with the kill switch off. Either you missed a wire or the battery is flat. Did you have it on a maintainer all winter? Try charging and load testing it.

[bluestratos]

Is the storage area free of rodents?

[tigerdr]

I installed my battery after winter storage and get absolutely nothing when I turn the key. I checked the charge on the bat. and it's good. Any ideas?

You don't have to remove the battery befoe winter storage. I use a battery tender and my spyder start at the first try.

Check each battery connector...

[Maxson]

Is the storage area free of rodents?

I believe it is. I didn't see any tell tale signs of any.

[Maxson]

I just checked, my 2012 computer comes on with the kill switch off. Either you missed a wire or the battery is flat. Did you have it on a maintainer all winter? Try charging and load testing it.

I load tested and it seems fine. Could a fuse go while in storage?

[billybovine]

I would break it down into small bits.
You already checked the battery. OK
Do you have power at the jumper posts. If yes.
Do you have power in the left and right fuse boxes by checking one of the fuses that is hot with the key off. If yes
Turn key on. Check for power at a switched fuse.

Just carry on like that and you will find it quick enough.

[Marker]

I installed my battery after winter storage and get absolutely nothing when I turn the key. I checked the charge on the bat. and it's good. Any ideas?

Make sure that the battery posts are clean and corrosion free

[trikermutha]

do the lights come on?
is Kill switch off.
did you step on the brake pedal before starting.
Did you hit the eco button

some things to ponder.

[Chupaca]

you have a connection problem. Even a weak battery will light the dash, flashers, horn etc. Has nothing to do with the kill switch. Make sure you have the positive cable connected at the battery and at the jumper post. Same with the ground or negative. Some times one can disconnect at either or both locations. All indicates that there is no connection to the system. So follow the connections. Check all the fueses and relays. Sometimes disconnecting the battery the wrong way can cause some sparking/shorting. Let us know what you find, it is perplexing...

There were those with the ignition switch problem might check with dealer about that...

[trikermutha]

If he has no power at all then I would agree its a connection problem. Or is the main blown?

Any updates from the first post??

[Maxson]

Starting day two. will check on everything mentioned. I agree it has to be a connection problem. Any recommendations as to what fuses to check first? Wish me luck.

If he has no power at all then I would agree its a connection problem. Or is the main blown?

Any updates from the first post??

[trikermutha]

I would think it would be pretty hard to get the cables crossed to the battery..Red to Positive-Black to Negative.

Try the left fuse box and check the fuses in there first..Hope you have a volt/Ohm meter??

[Maxson]

Just about when you think you must be a complete idiot, you probable are. There are two positives and two negative cables that need to be hooked up. I had only one positive and two negatives. First time I've seen that. Obviously nut(intended) much of a mechanic. Thanks to everyone who posted with helpful suggestions. About to go for my first ride of the year. It looks like rain is coming but I don't care. Yahoo!!

[billybovine]

Just about when you think you must be a complete idiot, you probable are. There are two positives and two negative cables that need to be hooked up. I had only one positive and two negatives. First time I've seen that. Obviously nut(intended) much of a mechanic. Thanks to everyone who posted with helpful suggestions. About to go for my first ride of the year. It looks like rain is coming but I don't care. Yahoo!!

Glad to hear you got it figured out. They come out of the factory with only one wire per post. Someone must have wired some accessories directly to the battery.

[Gray Ghost]

I would think it would be pretty hard to get the cables crossed to the battery..Red to Positive-Black to Negative.

Last week in the shop, on the same day we had two guys come in that had ended up getting them switched.

[Highwayman2013]

Woo Hoo!

[trikermutha]

Last week in the shop, on the same day we had two guys come in that had ended up getting them switched.

Yikes..now that's scary..Still not sure how that could happen since they are like right next to the posts of the battery..

[Dan McNally]

Just about when you think you must be a complete idiot, you probable are. There are two positives and two negative cables that need to be hooked up. I had only one positive and two negatives. First time I've seen that. Obviously nut(intended) much of a mechanic. Thanks to everyone who posted with helpful suggestions. About to go for my first ride of the year. It looks like rain is coming but I don't care. Yahoo!!

Thanks for the follow-up . . . so often, here, someone posts a problem, several people post suggestions . . . and we never hear if the issue ever got resolved, or what the solution was ! Glad it was something simple. Enjoy your ryde!

[Bob Denman]

Glad to hear that Arabella's fires have been lit!