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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: turkeyfoot on October 16, 2011, 04:28:39 PM

Title: Key doesnt turn
Post by: turkeyfoot on October 16, 2011, 04:28:39 PM

Ive got trouble with my bike. I put the fob next to the key and it turns but spins freely around and locks. I rode it 2 weeks ago after some time on the battery tender. Theres no indication of response except for the blinking red light. The battery measures 12.56 vdc. Im stumped and in need of ideas. Have checked the service manual and it has lots of reasons for not starting but mine is different. I hope someone has experienced this or has some idea what I can do. THx

Title: Re: Key doesnt turn
Post by: MrPepsi on October 16, 2011, 04:41:47 PM

when you push the key, what happens?
I think you need to clarify, you may have KiPass issues, or a dead fob battery.

Title: Re: Key doesnt turn
Post by: pcaddict66 on October 16, 2011, 09:20:12 PM

 ???  ???
Turkeyfoot. The FOB stays in your pocket. The ignition switch has to be pressed down before you turn it to the ON position.

Title: Re: Key doesnt turn
Post by: turkeyfoot on October 16, 2011, 09:41:11 PM

I guess I side stepped a few steps when explaining. I push the key in (doesnt everybody ;) ) and it was stuck. I used the fob proximity trick placing it at 12 o'clock to the gizmo the key is in. It didnt turn at all, well, that is until it released but then turned freely and didnt actuate the display etc. The last time I had a fob to far from the ecu it showed "transponder". Knowing I had replaced batteries last summer I didnt think to try the other fob (shoulda had a -mr- Pepsi first). Ignoring the kiss principle I made it more complicated. After the 2nd post I used the other fob and behold, it works. Never trust those Walmart batteries! ;) My bike battery was run down too and I think this  provided the extra raised eyebrow factor leading me deeper into the troubleshooting dilemma.



 Thx to all!

Title: Re: Key doesnt turn
Post by: MrPepsi on October 17, 2011, 08:45:04 AM

Glad it worked out.

Title: Re: Key doesnt turn
Post by: stevewfl on October 17, 2011, 08:47:31 AM

KiPass is awesome! (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/avatars/blingbling.gif)

Title: Re: Key doesnt turn
Post by: Khrome on October 17, 2011, 12:46:07 PM

Quote from: stevewfl on October 17, 2011, 08:47:31 AM

KiPass is awesome! (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/avatars/blingbling.gif)

 :rotflmao: gets me every time...