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Downtown 300 / Re: DT 300 - fail to start - TPS voltage value at 0 position ?
« Last post by Ruffus on June 06, 2026, 11:35:45 AM »
Manuel Dupe thank you for your input.

 Its nice to hear from Spain.
Which one you got and where did you order in your country.
Stay with us once in a while.
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Downtown 300 / Re: DT 300 - fail to start - TPS voltage value at 0 position ?
« Last post by Manuel Dupe on June 06, 2026, 06:25:14 AM »
Hello Henry,

Thank you very much for your investigation. I was ready to buy the diagnostic tool to perform the tests you documented in this thread.

In the end, I came to the same conclusion: my starter motor does not work properly once it gets hot. I live in the south of Spain, and especially during the summer, the problem becomes much more noticeable.

Without hesitation, I have ordered a new starter motor to replace the current one.

I know this is an old thread, but I didn't want to miss the opportunity to thank you for all the work you put into it.

My scooter is a Xciting S 400.

Thank you.
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LIKE 200i / 2014 Like 200i not running properly
« Last post by joeysef92 on June 06, 2026, 01:23:36 AM »
Hey all!

2014 Kymco Like 200i with 4500km

I've done a lot of searching and attempting to fix my Like 200i with no luck. I purchased the scooter not running properly and the story goes that the chap purchased it early 2025 running great. Rode for about 5 months no issues until one day it just stalled and wouldn't start again. He had it in the shop and has replaced a bunch of parts to no avail. It would run until warm then fail.

I have found some issues with the vehicle and thought I had it going well. Took it for a ride about 5km and it wasn't reaching above 80km/h. Then started to bog down and slow down until it finally stalled and lost all electrical power. Pulled the main little fuse out and re-inserted and the electrical power came back on. Managed to ride home but not at full power.

I cleaned the injector after getting the scoot home, and checked the fuel pump. Found it was disloged and rectified this. Ever since, it runs like absolute gaaaarbage. Sputtering, won't accellerate. Back firing, small puffs of black smoke out the back if I try to rev it up. Spark plug is as black as night with carbon.

Parts replaced:
- O2 sensor x2
- Spark plug x3
- Fuel lines (in and out of tank)
- Fuel pump
- Ignition coil and lead
- Throttle body (apparently by previous workshop)
- ECU (apparently by previous workshop)

Some issues found/fixed along the way
- Fuel pump hose in tank was disloged from pump, have recified
- Injector was missing a retaining clip so it was not seated properly
- Cleaned injector a few times
- Checked valve clearance, all okay

The engine light on the dash appears to blink 10, 24, 25. I have replaced the ebay O2 sensor with a second hand genuine one, disconnected the battery and done resets and code clears, restarted the scooter and it is still running very poorly.

Any help would be much appreciated. I have ordered a new injector and waiting for it to arrive but I thought I'd check with the gurus here for something I might be missing.


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Technical | How To / Re: CERAKOTE to clean yellowed LED DRL's
« Last post by Iahawk on June 05, 2026, 06:21:26 PM »
very smart! My company provided cars always had the DRLs on them, back when they were an extra cost option. I believe the idea originated in Europe and were shown to significantly increase visibility to others.

Mercedes DRLs on the Scion...who would have known?  They look good, though.
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General Discussion / Re: How many owners are using non-ethanol fuel?
« Last post by randyo on June 05, 2026, 05:57:55 PM »
not much ethanol free near me, a few seasonal marinas , drive 30 miles one way to Sanford, ME
professional loggers don't use chainsaws anymore, instead big diesel feller/bunchers

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Technical | How To / Re: Some good sources for repair parts
« Last post by Stig / Major Tom on June 05, 2026, 03:36:19 PM »
Quote from: Iahawk on June 05, 2026, 01:16:52 PM
It seems like Kymcos are very well made and the only items you usually need are a belt, brake pads, air filter and spark plug to keep you going for many miles.
I agree Hawk!
Purchased my 2012 LIKE200i new in 2013 - and once the (faulty batch of-) TPS was replaced under warranty  - it has only needed oil changes, tires, belts & rollers. The brake pads are still fine, all bulbs are stock, etc.!

Stig
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Technical | How To / CERAKOTE to clean yellowed LED DRL's
« Last post by Stig / Major Tom on June 05, 2026, 03:29:10 PM »
Most light lenes now are not glass - and the plastic being used seems to yellow over the years.
I used Cerakote on my daughter's 14 yr old Scion headlights lenes - and the results were pretty good!

Today I applied the procedure to the Philips DRL LEDs which I installed in the same car's grill 13 yrs ago.
They are wired to come on when car running, headlights off. So, daylight DRL's.

Purchased from Europe/eBay - sold as replacements for some Mercedes. They are very bright!! Even slightly yellowed - they are bright. They slotted nicely into the grill space - held securely now for over a decade with 3-M autobody tape.





Stig


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General Discussion / Re: How many owners are using non-ethanol fuel?
« Last post by Iahawk on June 05, 2026, 01:32:16 PM »
Quote from: monkeybongos on June 04, 2026, 04:12:28 PM
The irony of an Iowan using ethanol free gas.
If I were in charge, all gas would be ethanol free.

Ain't that the truth!!  Around here almost every station sells ethanol free fuel. I always find it odd that other parts of the country don't offer this option.

That is all I use in my bikes, mowers and snow blowers. Anything 4 stroke with a carb gets ethanol free with stabilizer. Even my fuel injected little Ninja gets it, although I don't think it's an issue with fuel injected vehicles. I'd (grudgingly) be ok with using it in a fuel injected scoot. I do use ethanol blends in all my cars.

I just don't like ethanol in general. Iowa does NOT feed the nation, as we used to say. Iowa feeds internal combustion engines. The majority of corn grown goes to ethanol production.

I digress. Ethanol and old fuel does cause problems in carbureted vehicles. Fuel injection can cover up many sins.

(edit: like Randy, I use  canned fuel in all my 2 strokes...never an issue with starting)
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Technical | How To / Re: Some good sources for repair parts
« Last post by Iahawk on June 05, 2026, 01:16:52 PM »
For parts I would always keep in mind your local Kymco dealer (or a dealer that sells online). Some items in the future may need to be OEM. For other parts (hoses, bulbs, brake pads, rollers/sliders, filters, bearings, levers, etc.) you can do a Google search for scooter parts. I just did and large number of online retailers show up.

In your particular case, where there are not many People S 150 scooters around, you'll want to dig deeper into the sites to see if they list your specific model of scoot.

I clicked on scooterpartsco.com, Kymco and then under People S 150. It listed a number of parts. Some look to be interchangeable with other Kymco 125/150/200 cc models.

I think this question gets asked a lot on internet forums...which is best?...but there are so many variables.  Usually you have to find a site that has your needed part and then compare prices with another site or 2 or three.

ebay and Amazon are also viable options for many parts.

It seems like Kymcos are very well made and the only items you usually need are a belt, brake pads, air filter and spark plug to keep you going for many miles.
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Technical | How To / Some good sources for repair parts
« Last post by mrmike on June 05, 2026, 11:30:51 AM »
  I have a '23 People S 150 ABS. What are some good sources for repair parts like belts, air cleaners, etc.
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