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Old 11-23-2013, 03:38 PM
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When I try to start my NT, if I hold the starter switch all the way down, I get nothing. In order to get the starter to kick in, I have to kind of find a "sweet spot" in the switch, which is about a 1/4 way down and also apply some pressure straight in while doing so. Then it starts right up. I'm thinking it might be a messed up wire and hopefully an easy fix. I had the bars replaced about a year ago and only started experiencing this recently. Anyone experience this or have any ideas? Thanks in advance.
 
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Old 11-23-2013, 05:53 PM
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That sounds like the switch itself. Take the clamshell apart and check for corrosion on the contact points or a loose wire. Good luck.
 
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Old 11-23-2013, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Quadracer512
That sounds like the switch itself. Take the clamshell apart and check for corrosion on the contact points or a loose wire. Good luck.
+1 It's definitely something in the switch
 
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Old 11-24-2013, 12:15 AM
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A new switch is about 65 bucks when I did mine last year. Not hard to change. I did not chase mine back thru the harness. Good luck.
 
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Y'all were correct. Just the switch. Replaced and starting up immediately like it should. Thanks.
 
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