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John Garner Posted on May 01, 2010
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My vl1500 won't turn over. When you hit the start button, absolutely nothing happens. Its as though the battery isn't even hooked up. The battery is strong, and when you turn the key on the lights are strong. Whats my problem?

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Had same problem ! found out it was the safety switch in the clutch that was not giving ok to start

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Check the start solenoid, start side. shoud be no voltage unless you press the start switch. With start switch pressed, you should jump from no volts to 12 volts. Check with 12 volt light or volt/ohm meter to ground.

You may also have safety interlocks ... engine in neutral? kick stand up? KILL switch is in the RUN position?

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