Scooter in distress.

WKDSEED · L Plate Warrior Joined: 08 Oct 2015 Karma :

Peugeot v-clic scooter.
Hi all, I'm a newby so please be kind hahahahahaha.
Okay better mention I'm the one in distress because I can't get my wheels running.
Okay this scooter was running mint and put away as usual then next day just won't start. Could anyone point me in the right direction for possible fault finding please. I do tinker a little but now it's time to ask the experts on here. I am trying to avoid a garage bill as I'm at sixth form so don't have much in the way of funds. Any help and advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you . Loucas.
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

What exactly is it doing, when you try to start it.
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wr6133 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Dec 2013 Karma :

The V-clic is a rebadged Chinese made Qinqqi scoot, so most information about Chinese GY6 clone scooters applies (this opens up a whole new world of parts and tech advice).

Your plea for help is too vague. What is happening when you try to start it?

Buzzing noise?
Nothing at all?
What did you last tinker with?
Does it turn over on the kick start?
Does it still have the side stand switch?
Did you forget kill switch?

WKDSEED · L Plate Warrior Joined: 08 Oct 2015 Karma :

Hi,
I've checked the kill switch and auto choke. The side stand switch is disconnected and there appears to be fuel where it should be. There is a spark at the plug.
Could the rectifier, CDi or coil be faulty?
Thank you.
Loucas.
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wr6133 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Dec 2013 Karma :

You have a spark so issue is probably related to fuel/air.

Pull seat bucket out.

Check airbox connection to carb hasn't fallen off, it's a bad fit and used to disconnect itself on mine, when it did it would be a cock to start.

Inlet manifold will be in front of your face when you pull the bucket, look for tears.

Pull carb out and clean it.

MCN · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2015 Karma :

WKDSEED · L Plate Warrior Joined: 08 Oct 2015 Karma :

Hi,
Cheers for that. The spark is blue but faint if that makes any difference.
Other parts you mentioned seem fine but will double check. I think I'll go for your suggestion of a blockage in the carb. I'm just puzzled as to why it went from running mint to this without any warning. Gutted too as need to get to sixth form. Okay fingers crossed and thanks again.
Cheers.
Loucas.
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WKDSEED · L Plate Warrior Joined: 08 Oct 2015 Karma :

Hi MCN,
Done those checks and all good.
wr6133 has indicated could be fuel blockage in carb.
All ideas and suggestions gladly accepted.
Thanks.
Loucas.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Is the sparkplug wet with fuel after a few attempts at starting?

If it isn't, this may indicate fuel is not getting through.
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WKDSEED · L Plate Warrior Joined: 08 Oct 2015 Karma :

Yeah spark plug defo wet with fuel.
That is why I'm so confused?
Cheers.
loucas
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Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

Is the electric start still spinning the engine over at a good rate, or is it being slow?

It just got cold. We are now entering spontaneous battery death season.

WKDSEED · L Plate Warrior Joined: 08 Oct 2015 Karma :

Hi,
Yeah spinning over at really good rate; faster than my head which is spinning because it's not starting up.
Cheers.
Loucas.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I'm a big fan of simply trying a new plug in. Especially with smaller engines. They get a hard time and aren't expensive.
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I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

WKDSEED · L Plate Warrior Joined: 08 Oct 2015 Karma :

Hi,
Too true and your'e right. I don't mind trying that if you think it may help. I'll kick myself if that's all it is. Sometimes it is the easiest things.
cheers.
Loucas.
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mentalboy · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 May 2012 Karma :

WKDSEED · L Plate Warrior Joined: 08 Oct 2015 Karma :

Hi,
Just picking spark plug up, £3.49 can't be bad. Will be fitted in next half hour or so. Fingers crossed. Will be chuffed to bits if it's cured.
Cheers.
Loucas.
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MCN · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2015 Karma :

WKDSEED · L Plate Warrior Joined: 08 Oct 2015 Karma :

I'm grinning like a Cheshire cat and a big thumbs up to you all who chipped in with advice, thank you.

It was the spark plug, howd i not get that.
back to running like a dream so 'big up' to you all.
Special mention to 'stinkwheel', cheers.

Thanks again all.
Cheers.
Loucas.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Fistpump!
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