• 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

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2013 TE 449 won't start

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Streaver1

Husqvarna
About a month ago I was installing new rear turn signals on my 2013 TE 449. I installed one side, started the bike (it fired up immediately, just as it always does) to verify the turn signal worked and then shut the bike off after ~ 10 seconds of running. I installed the other side and went to repeat the process, but the bike just wouldn't fire up. It cranked just fine, but wouldn't catch. Here's everything I've done in the past month to try to start the bike:

- Verified spark by grounding the plug to the side of the engine (even replaced the original plug - only ~ 800 miles on the bike)
- Completely drained the fuel from both tanks and replaced with new
- Cranked bike over with the plug out and witnessed fuel coming from the cylinder (Also, when I pull the plug after trying to start it, the plug is always wet with fuel)
- Completely inspected all wiring, fuses, connectors, etc. for anything obvious
- Removed the jumper to take it out of Race map II

I've kept the battery on a tender, and when I do try it, it cranks strong. It doesn't seem like it even wants to catch, no sputtering or anything. I currently have the the lower half of the air box removed with the filter out, but I've tried it with the filter in too.

I've tried everything I know, but before I take it to the local dealer (3 hours away), I'd like to know if anyone else has had this problem, or if there are other troubleshooting ideas. Thanks.
 
Check your connections under the front head light assembly and check the clutch lever anti-start switch.
 
Streaver1 said:
...... I installed the other side and went to repeat the process, but the bike just wouldn't fire up.
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I'd be looking at this install process, where it was happening, what other wires are near the work, what fuses are involved, was there any sparking/shorting during the install, etc
 
Guys, thanks for the replys. To answer Older Husky - no sparks, pops, bare wires or blown fuses. I thought the same thing and even though the start issue seems to be completely unrelated to the turn signals I was installing, it happened as I was doing it. So I went over all wiring / fuses with a fine tooth comb.

I also checked all wiring / connections under the headlight assembly with no signs of any issues. I haven't checked the clutch lever switch, but the bike is cranking fine and is getting spark. I would assume if the switch was faulty, that wouldn't occur. I will review the schematic and see how it is wired into the circuit and check to see if it is working correctly.
 
I've tried to listen for it, but can't tell for sure if I'm hearing it or not. I have cranked the engine with the spark plug out, and can see fuel vapors coming out, plus the plug is wet when I pull it after trying to start it, so it appears I am getting fuel to the cylinder. Whether I'm getting enough or not, I don't know for sure. I am going to check the fuel pump relay as a next step, plus I was thinking of putting a little fuel directly in the cylinder and hitting the starter to see if it at least catches. I have spark, and appear to have fuel, so it's been a bit of a mystery to me so far.
 
Spray a tiny shot of starting fluid in the throttle body, if it sputters to life, you have spark, if not. Spark may not be properly timed or is weak. Also have you tried cranking with the throttle body open slightly?
 
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