Help! Spyder not starting

[Capt_Ron]

Thank you all for the replies. Sorry I haven't posted. Work is busy.

There was an audible "POP" when I turned the key originally.

I blew out the ignition switch with canned air. I checked all the fuses None are blown. The battery should be fine and the connections are solid.
Still nothing happens when I turn the key.

How do I check the relays? Or do I just replace them all. Is there a ""master fuse" that is not in the fuseboxes?
I'm thinking that it may be the ignition switch itself. The "Pop" did not sound like it came from the front.

I know if I have it towed into the dealer and have them repair the trike, it will be very expensive. How hard would it be for me to replace the ignition switch? Seems like it should be easy. Should I just try that and the relays, then submit to the Dealer's abuse? (relays would be first)

Thank you all for your thoughts and suggestions.
Ron

 

[TerryTheSpyderRyder]

Also Caig De-Oxit. Cleans and dries with no residue, and is safe on plastics.

 

[TerryTheSpyderRyder]

The OP said something went "pop" when he tried to start it. That has me thinking the problem could be a main fuse? or something like that. I am not familiar enough with the electrical system to suggest where to look. But it looks to me like the rain caused something major to ground out.....? Jim

I'd be looking at a fried ignition switch. Not good, as when it popped it might have also taken out the anti-theft circuit or gone even to the ECU.

 

[TerryTheSpyderRyder]

Take a look at your battery. Sound like a loose cable connection to it. Make sure they are clean and tight.

PS Your Spyder will roll in gear. Without power you cannot release the parking brake.

Just curious, how would one release the brake manually in case there's no power?

 

[Highwayman2013]

My F3S was left outside overnight and it rained. The next day I dried it off and went to start it and something "popped" and now there is no power to anything.
I did check all the fuses and none are blown that I can tell.

I'm at a loss. I would really like to fix this myself as the local dealer is expensive (I'm being nice)

Worst case I would need to get it to the dealership. How can I get it on a trailer if I can't get it in neutral? SE transmission.

Thanks
Ron

It will roll in gear. Just release the brake.

 

[Highwayman2013]

Just curious, how would one release the brake manually in case there's no power?

Take the cable off at the rear wheel.