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    Default 2014 RT SE6 with no spark - any ideas?

    i have 2014 Rt wont start no spark any idea 10.000 miles on it

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    Im sure you checked your kill switch.
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    Wont start? Does it turn over? How do you know you have no spark? Do you have gas?

    This may help try to solve your issue.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mastertek2000 View Post
    i have 2014 Rt wont start no spark any idea 10.000 miles on it
    After you check the KILL switch .... try jumping it with a car/trk battery .... I would do this WITHOUT the vehicle running .... then you need to check the State of Battery voltage .... good luck .... Mike

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    A little more info would certainly be helpful. Does the motor spin but not start??? What happens when you press the starter switch??? In gear- foot on brake??? Anything on the dash? Could be a DESS failure????
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lew L View Post
    A little more info would certainly be helpful. Does the motor spin but not start??? What happens when you press the starter switch??? In gear- foot on brake??? Anything on the dash? Could be a DESS failure????
    Good Luck.
    it cranks when you turn the key on you can hear fuel pump no DESS failure and no codes i pulled hose off air box shot some fuel in it and nothing so i would say no spark

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    You still may have not got any fuel into the intake at the hose area. Maybe closer to the air filter but would have to remove the air filter first , you may get better fuel to squirt into the throttle body.

    Or try starting fluid.

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    i did that removed hose next to throttle body and not even a sputter

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    What have you done to the bike leading up to the moment that it didn't start?? Did you wash it? Was you under her skirt playing around with some wires, or digging around to install a farkel? Did it sit in the rain with out a cover on it? There's a lot of things that could cause this and we have to have the answers to this to pin point the issue!
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    I don’t think you’ve confirmed no spark yet. Have you pulled a plug and held it to ground while cranking?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikey View Post
    What have you done to the bike leading up to the moment that it didn't start?? Did you wash it? Was you under her skirt playing around with some wires, or digging around to install a farkel? Did it sit in the rain with out a cover on it? There's a lot of things that could cause this and we have to have the answers to this to pin point the issue!
    Been build new home in TN have had no time just kept in on battery tender and started it up every month had to replace battery that’s about it and new fuel is was sputtering but now nothing

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    Sounds like it could be flooded.

    Twist the the throttle to full open and hold it there. That will turn off the fuel injectors. Crank the engine for 10 seconds max. Allow the starter to cool for a bit. Then do it again. After that try a normal start.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mastertek2000 View Post
    Been build new home in TN have had no time just kept in on battery tender and started it up every month had to replace battery that’s about it and new fuel is was sputtering but now nothing
    Now did you drain the tank or just put new gas over the bad??
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    I would start by draining as much gas out as you can, and start out fresh! Then put some good gas in and put a good shot of seafoam in with it! Then try to start again, it's going to take a bit to get that bad gas out of the lines. And you have to take care you don't run the battery down to far!
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    If it's sputtering you got spark it's just got crap in the fuel system!! I am a firm believer in seafoam, it works, some people here on this site don't, but it has worked for me!! Good luck, you'll get it!!
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    When a bike is on battery tender for a long rest, it is best to NOT start the vehicle once a month. The engine usually does not get fully warmed up unless you ride it each time you start it.

    This may be the cause of the problem. The advice about fuel and flooding is probably right on.

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    Took it for ride ran it down them filled it up

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikey View Post
    If it's sputtering you got spark it's just got crap in the fuel system!! I am a firm believer in seafoam, it works, some people here on this site don't, but it has worked for me!! Good luck, you'll get it!!
    I did that

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    So you got it!!! Great!!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikey View Post
    So you got it!!! Great!!!!!
    It start about a week ago but now nothing

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    OH, crap!!!
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    Is you your battery up to full charge?
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    Still think you got a water problem! Bad fuel can give you fits, and a weak battery with this machine will do the same! Your fuel filter could be full of crap Good luck I'll leave you alone!!!!
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    Wondering too about low battery voltage?

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    Engine Cranking Conditions SM6 Model The following conditions must be met to allow engine cranking: – Ignition switch ON – Emergency engine stop switch to RUN – Mode button pressed in once (safety message acknowledgement) – Transmission in neutral (or in gear with clutch lever depressed) – Brake pedal depressed – D.E.S.S. recognizes the key – Start button pressed in. SE6 Model The following conditions must be met to allow engine cranking: – Ignition switch ON – Emergency engine stop switch to RUN – Mode button pressed in once (safety message acknowledgement) – Transmission in neutral – Brake pedal depressed – D.E.S.S. recognizes the key – Start button pressed in. NOTE: If the transmission was not in neutral when the engine was shut off, the HCM (hydraulic control module) will automatically shift the transmission to neutral at the next engine start to allow engine starting (if there is sufficient oil pressure). The parking brake state will not affect engine cranking. TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS It is good practice to check for fault codes using B.U.D.S.as a first troubleshooting step. Refer to COMMUNICATION TOOLS AND B.U.D.S. subsection. Refer to POWER DISTRIBUTION AND GROUNDS for fuses and relays information. Always refer to the WIRING DIAGRAMwhen troubleshooting an electrical circuit. Install a battery charger on jump start posts in front storage compartment for any tests that involve a prolonged "key ON" period. If battery voltage gets too low, test results can be altered. NOTICE Never force a multimeter probe into an electrical terminal. STARTING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING If the gauge or lights do not come on when ignition switch is ON, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING in IGNITION SYSTEMsubsection. If gauge and lights come ON with the ignition switch ON and starter does not engage, start your testing sequence by carrying out STARTER OPERATION TESTin this subsection.

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