Case Eagle
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Hi SS Gang -
Rookie member here, so please bear with me.
I have a 1998 85XT with an intermittent starting issue. It starts (like as soon as you touch the key) but immediately shuts down when I release the key. I would never make a habit of this, but if I hold the key in the start position for a second longer, it keeps running.
i assume it has a fuel solenoid (although I can't see it ... probably hiding behind the inj pump). I also assume that these things have a relay (maybe dedicated) to that solenoid. I have checked the three switches (cab, seat and seat bar) and they all check out as closing when I'm in the seat with the bar down. Is there another "must-meet" switch or sensor that is required ?
As part of the riddle, immediately after closing the cab down yesterday while confirming switch operation, the beast started with all motion intact. But it only ran for 30 seconds and then back to this activity described (almost like it was on a timer ?!)
I saw something similar on a 95XT thread, but that seemed to focus on the solenoid. I just think my solenoid is having it's power cut out (although that is the next thing to confirm with a meter, I suppose).
Happy to entertain any thoughts and ideas.
Thanks,
CE.
Rookie member here, so please bear with me.
I have a 1998 85XT with an intermittent starting issue. It starts (like as soon as you touch the key) but immediately shuts down when I release the key. I would never make a habit of this, but if I hold the key in the start position for a second longer, it keeps running.
i assume it has a fuel solenoid (although I can't see it ... probably hiding behind the inj pump). I also assume that these things have a relay (maybe dedicated) to that solenoid. I have checked the three switches (cab, seat and seat bar) and they all check out as closing when I'm in the seat with the bar down. Is there another "must-meet" switch or sensor that is required ?
As part of the riddle, immediately after closing the cab down yesterday while confirming switch operation, the beast started with all motion intact. But it only ran for 30 seconds and then back to this activity described (almost like it was on a timer ?!)
I saw something similar on a 95XT thread, but that seemed to focus on the solenoid. I just think my solenoid is having it's power cut out (although that is the next thing to confirm with a meter, I suppose).
Happy to entertain any thoughts and ideas.
Thanks,
CE.