2013 Vespa won't start - help?

TravisBickle · Posted: 22:17 - 09 May 2024 Post subject: 2013 Vespa won't start - help?

Got a mate with a 2013 Vespa.

Been sat for 2 years and hasn't budged an inch.

He wants to get it back on the road but it won't start.

He's put a new battery in it and we've tried jump starting it, no good.

Ignition and lights come on and you can hear what I assume is the fuel pump priming, but when you hit the start button - nothing.

20 amp fuse next to the battery is fine.

Haven't delved any deeper than that but anyone know anything obvious we should check before trailering it to a mechanic?

Help/advice will be greatly appreciated.
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Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

Have you tried checking if there is fuel in the tank? A lit match should give you enough illumination to see.
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WD Forte · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

This could go on ad nauseum but anyway
You do realise you have to pull the back brake lever in while starting and
if not and/or the side stand is down you'll get nowt?.
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TravisBickle · Posted: 23:58 - 09 May 2024 Post subject:

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

If it starts on the centrestand it's the f'in sidestand switch. It's not rocket science.

That would also have been important information to include in the original post.
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pdg · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Sep 2012 Karma :

TravisBickle · Posted: 10:13 - 10 May 2024 Post subject:

It doesn't have a side stand.
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slowasyoulike · Scooby Slapper Joined: 17 May 2021 Karma :

Details please... '2013 Vespa' covers a multitude of sins. For example, if it's a GTS or some such it would have left the factory with a side stand, so in that case it's possible that the stand wiring/switch might still be there.

TravisBickle · Posted: 10:10 - 11 May 2024 Post subject:

pdg · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Sep 2012 Karma :

Generic stuff that I'd do as I have nothing vespa specific to offer...

Quick scan over to make sure no wiring is hanging loose or been chopped up (aftermarket accessories etc.)

Then.

Bypass starter solenoid to check the starter works and engine turns, it may start doing this.

Then.

Verify trigger voltage for the starter solenoid, and check operation if voltage is present, further investigation up to the button if not, including interlocks (brake switch etc).

You say you've tried jump starting - to verify terminology, jump starting is attaching an external voltage source (battery, another vehicle) - is this what you tried?

I'm happy to continue, but you have to consider at what point it becomes far less hassle to wash your hands of it and hook up the trailer...
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