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2005 XLC starts when I turn the key, without hitting the start button...HELP!!!

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Old 06-08-2009, 08:46 AM
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Default 2005 XLC starts when I turn the key, without hitting the start button...HELP!!!

This started just yesterday. When I went to start my bike as soon as I turned the key the bike started without touching the start button. This had never happened before. I turned it off and it continued to do the same thing over and over each time I turned the key on. So I then turned my choke off and turned the key again and I would hear that the starter was continuously firing. This to me sounds electrical? Anyone have this porblem or have a possible cause for something like this? Please help!
 
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Seems to me that the starter relay or button is stuck.
 
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+1 to above. Either the start button is shorting in the housing, or the relay is stuck. Start by testing the switch and if it is ok replace the relay.
 
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if it's the relay you can get one at any auto parts store... they are common.
 
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With the key out, hit the start button a few times to see if the button is stuck and if you can dislodge it... if not, it's an electrical problem.
 
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