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Scooters - 125 to 300 => Downtown 300 => Topic started by: brandonbosch on March 15, 2014, 05:22:58 AM

Title: Starting problems
Post by: brandonbosch on March 15, 2014, 05:22:58 AM

 Hey guys. So lately my downtown has been difficult to start. It shudders and requires throttle feathering to run. Almost like it's horribly flooded. I do drive a lot of highway miles. Do you think it's a fuel delivery issue?  It's dang near new so I'm kinda bummed

Title: Re: Starting problems
Post by: RubenC on March 16, 2014, 03:27:35 AM

I am curious, what has the weather been like the past several days, before this issue started?

Title: Re: Starting problems
Post by: moparkid on March 16, 2014, 07:19:40 PM

What year is your DT? What is your mileage? Where do you buy your gas?

Title: Re: Starting problems
Post by: CROSSBOLT on March 16, 2014, 09:20:15 PM

Branden, try the initialize before anything: Run/stop switch in Run; key off; throttle open wide; key on and wait 8 seconds; throttle closed; key off. This synchronizes Throttle Position Sensor and Idle Speed Control (valve). See if that solves the problem. This will fix a crummy idle as well. And the side stand must be up. Forgot that. Sorry.

Karl

Title: Re: Starting problems
Post by: brandonbosch on March 23, 2014, 01:13:01 AM

The weather has been chilly in the am and decent in the afternoon. So like 30's and 60's respectivly, it's a 2013. I use only shell V Power but it does have ethanol in it. I use startron fuel stabilizer to reduced ethanol effects.   I will try the initialize procedure when I get home. On vacation!