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Went out to take a ride on my 2011 RT and when I turned the key on......nothing....I mean nothing. The battery is about 1 year old. I checked all the fuses (frunk and under seat) and they all appear good (it is hard to determine if the fuses are good under the seat...but again they look good). When I place a battery charger on the bike, it says the battery is charged. However, when I attempt to start the bike with the charge attached....nothing....not even the display. I looked in the trunk and the accessories outlet has power. The battery connections are tight, no corrosion....
Before I blame this on a bad battery, could one of the relays have gone bad? And how do I even go about checking those?
If the battery checks out good.....where do I begin to attempt to locate the source of the problem?
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Very dead battery.....hate that when it happens
Last edited by Johnny_Swindle; 10-30-2015 at 05:20 PM.
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You could swap the relays in the front with the same number part number on them
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First thing to check is to make sure your kill switch is not on.
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Thanks....will try that after I locate a volt meter and check to see if the battery did not suffer premature death.
 Originally Posted by jtoro1
You could swap the relays in the front with the same number part number on them
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Thanks......that was one of the first items that I checked. Attempting to locate a volt meter to check to see if the battery is good or suffered premature death.
Originally Posted by PW2013STL
First thing to check is to make sure your kill switch is not on.
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Even if the battery reads as "good" on your meter; the best way to test them, is to get them load-tested...
If It checks out then; I'd start checking for tight connections, loose fuses, and relays that have popped...
Good Luck! 
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Will Do...Thanks Bob
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Even if the battery reads as "good" on your meter; the best way to test them, is to get them load-tested...
If It checks out then; I'd start checking for tight connections, loose fuses, and relays that have popped...
Good Luck!
Johnny
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Here's the thing..!!
if there is nothing...there is no power getting to the system. The kill switch will not be it, and none of the starting proceedures will be it. Battery, ignition, main. the fastest way to eliminate is hook her up to the car engine (off) if she lights up starts you know it is the battery. If nothing then the ignition or the main and or cables to the frame. If she lights up but does not start the the kill switch etc...good luck and do let us know...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
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Checki the main ground wire to the engine and frame.
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For what is worth, I agree with the idea of using your car to try and jump start your Spyder, and if you don't feel comfortable doing that, pull the batter and take it to O/Riely's or Auto Zone and have them test it. 10 to 1 the battery is dead.
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key switch
I know this is an old thread but I was searching for anyone that has had an issue with the key switch periodically not energizing the system. Sometimes I have to wiggle it off and on a few times before it powers up. 2014 RT LTD.
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 thanks to all who helped....
I just wanted to thank everyone for their help.....I ultimately solved the problem ...replaced the battery and then I traded the bike in for 2015 RT-S. Problem solved.
Johnny
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Congrats!
Happy and safe rydin' 
2014 Spyder RT Limited - January 2014, Cognac/Black Seat, #958, born on 1-8-14
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Originally Posted by Jabbo
I know this is an old thread but I was searching for anyone that has had an issue with the key switch periodically not energizing the system. Sometimes I have to wiggle it off and on a few times before it powers up. 2014 RT LTD.
You would probably get more response by starting a separate thread. If you have any warranty left it would be a good idea to get to a dealer and have them check it out.
Clifford Fargason
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You can check it out here.....
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...89491-New-ride
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Johnny,
  of you and your new ride? 
Johnny
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Nice.......................
Happy and safe rydin'
2014 Spyder RT Limited - January 2014, Cognac/Black Seat, #958, born on 1-8-14
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