Kirby G6 - won't power on

Its been awhile since I pulled one of those apart but I had a similar issue with a G and the power switch assembly that sits beside the motor had failed. Its a modular piece that (if memory serves correctly) operates main power and the emptor safety switch. This was the issue with a machine I had in to service.

Found a guide that should be helpful! Kirby Vacuum Power Switch Repair

If you are unsure on how to splice the cord back together it may be best to just purchase a new cord. You can find a new G6 cord and it is easily installed into the switch at the base of the Kirby.
Kirby G6 Power Cord

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tends to be a fault in cable

It could be the power cord or even the switch. I suggest taking it to an authorized Kirby repairshop and have it looked at. It could be something as simple the power switch

Make sure the bag and the front nozzle are attached all the way. There is a safety switch on the bag and nozzle. If either one of these is not on all the way the machine will not come on.

There is a reset circuit near the cord inlet. Make sure that is not tripped as well. When you plug the machine in listen for a click. If you hear a click and no power then perhaps the circuit breaker is faulty or there is a short in the machine.

there isn/t a fuse if not turning on probably a bad switch or power cord

The Kirby G6 Vacuum Manual is available for free on this site: http://ubermanuals.com/product/kirby-g6-8499 .

Could be the switch, I would check the cord 1st. It has 2 wires running thru it, one may be open. That power cord goes bad often, if anyone is pulling on the wire rather then the plug, then it would have have stretched and break.

I have written an online guide to help with this issue. Click on the link to view the guide.

 

http://reviews.ebay.com/CHANGING-THE-BELT-ON-A-KIRBY-G3-G4-G5-GSIX-ULTIMATE-G_W0QQugidZ10000000003720039

 

Hope this helps...

Marci