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by the2dwarf
Sun May 01, 2016 9:26 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Should I replace my battery, or just charge it?
Replies: 10
Views: 1667

Re: Should I replace my battery, or just charge it?

My scooter is typically used for an 8 mile round trip to and from work. This takes 15-20 minutes each day. Occasionally, I'll pop out on the bike but it's for shorter journies and I think the battery isn't getting properly charged as I've had to jump start it more than once already. Is it possible ...
by the2dwarf
Sun May 01, 2016 9:23 am
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Stalling Problems
Replies: 15
Views: 2713

Re: Stalling Problems

Replaced the battery and spark plug. Checked the Air Cleaner and there were no mice nests. While apart I covered any possible mouse entry holes with metal screen to keep them out. I just bent it around the hole and kept it in place with a large Rubber band. I finally siphoned the fuel out and repla...
by the2dwarf
Sun May 01, 2016 9:18 am
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Stalling Problems
Replies: 15
Views: 2713

Re: Stalling Problems

Replaced the battery and spark plug. Checked the Air Cleaner and there were no mice nests. I finally siphoned the fuel out and replaced it with fresh High Test and Bingo it started and ran as usual.... I also discovered that this Scooter requires a minimum of 91 Octane Fuel. I had been running it o...
by the2dwarf
Sat Apr 30, 2016 5:53 pm
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Stalling Problems
Replies: 15
Views: 2713

Re: Stalling Problems

Replaced the battery and spark plug. Checked the Air Cleaner and there were no mice nests. I finally siphoned the fuel out and replaced it with fresh High Test and Bingo it started and ran as usual....
by the2dwarf
Thu Apr 28, 2016 5:26 pm
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Stalling Problems
Replies: 15
Views: 2713

Re: Stalling Problems

pcx man wrote:Check to see if a mouse has built a nest in your air box. Also check for chewed up wires. Mice love to chew on wiring.
Excellent Point !!! I will check that out as well.....
by the2dwarf
Thu Apr 28, 2016 5:25 pm
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Stalling Problems
Replies: 15
Views: 2713

Re: Stalling Problems

My battery is 6 years old and although it was trickle charged off season a test came up with a recommendation to replace it.
My next thought is a Spark Plug or Bad Fuel. Stay tuned and I'll give the final version of the problem. Thank you all for your advice....
by the2dwarf
Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:44 am
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Stalling Problems
Replies: 15
Views: 2713

Re: Stalling Problems

How would I reset it once I connected to a PC ? :P
by the2dwarf
Sun Apr 17, 2016 9:31 am
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Stalling Problems
Replies: 15
Views: 2713

Stalling Problems

My 2011 PCX 125 will start and run briefly then conk out. Repeated attempts yield the same results... Unable to rev above an idle and it conks out as well. Recently took out of Winter Storage. Fuel always preserved and Battery Always Maintained during Off Season. ? Related to PGM FI Unit ? Fuses ?? ...