Has this happened to anybody else: 2013 CRF250L
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    Samanjo
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    Has this happened to anybody else: 2013 CRF250L

    by Samanjo » Sat Jun 04, 2022 7:09 am

    When I turn the key in the ignition, the dash display does not come on.
    This suddenly started about two days ago.
    I really have to wiggle the key around in the ignition and remove and insert it several times before I manage to start the bike.
    Battery is still good and the terminals are fastened properly.
    This has never happened before.
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    Re: Has this happened to anybody else: 2013 CRF250L

    by Aussiecrf230 » Sat Jun 04, 2022 4:49 pm

    Hi Samanjo,
    Sounding like a faulty ignition switch.

    Normally the key is pretty firm and can be wriggled around.

    Can't say I have heard of it before though.
    Ray
    Australia

    CRF230F 2004
    C30F Power Up needle
    Mains 132
    Idle 45
    2 turns out
    Baffle out, Screens In

    It starts,it runs,it gets to where all CRFs can get to without the valve or valve plate dramas
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    Re: Has this happened to anybody else: 2013 CRF250L

    by Samanjo » Sun Jun 05, 2022 3:02 am

    Hi Samanjo,
    Sounding like a faulty ignition switch.

    Normally the key is pretty firm and can be wriggled around.

    Can't say I have heard of it before though.
    Ray, I also think it is ignition related
    This morning I checked again and the only way I get the bike to switch on is by turning the key about 1mm anti-clockwise once it is in the "On" position
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    Re: Has this happened to anybody else: 2013 CRF250L

    by Samanjo » Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:01 am

    Just an Update .............
    I sprayed some brake cleaner into the ignition opening and let the bike stand for 30 mins
    Put the key into the ignition and turned it to the "On" position and all the lights on the dashboard came on as it should.
    The bike started immediately ...... Happy Days!!!!! \:D/
    Last edited by Samanjo on Tue Jun 07, 2022 2:10 am, edited 1 time in total.
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    Re: Has this happened to anybody else: 2013 CRF250L

    by Aussiecrf230 » Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:40 am

    Maybe a bit of contact cleaner next time.
    I know some of the carb cleaners can be a bit hard on rubber bits.

    Good to hear you have at least isolated issue if it rears it's ugly head again.
    Ray
    Australia

    CRF230F 2004
    C30F Power Up needle
    Mains 132
    Idle 45
    2 turns out
    Baffle out, Screens In

    It starts,it runs,it gets to where all CRFs can get to without the valve or valve plate dramas
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    Re: Has this happened to anybody else: 2013 CRF250L

    by Samanjo » Tue Jun 07, 2022 2:00 am

    Noted, will keep that in mind next time
    I have edited my post above ..... don't know why I typed carb cleaner :roll:
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    Re: Has this happened to anybody else: 2013 CRF250L

    by Aussiecrf230 » Tue Jun 07, 2022 7:59 pm

    At least brake cleaner doesn't eat rubber.
    Ray
    Australia

    CRF230F 2004
    C30F Power Up needle
    Mains 132
    Idle 45
    2 turns out
    Baffle out, Screens In

    It starts,it runs,it gets to where all CRFs can get to without the valve or valve plate dramas

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