P1000 Turns over but won't start(FIXED)

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Three weeks ago I picked up my 2016 Pioneer 1000 Deluxe. Took it out and road 20 miles in the dry Arizona desert (not much dust though) for 4.5 hours. Ran great and strong. Got home, started it up and put it in the garage with no issues. Planned on going riding tomorrow so started pre ride check today. Wanted to warm up before I checked oil, etc. Turned the key to the start position, heard the whine of the fuel pump, then it turned over several times but wouldn't fire. Tried in park and neutral but still wouldn't fire. Dash lights up as usual, battery is over 80% charged, and checked all fuses in fuse box and they're all good. Any ideas of what's going on. Thanks for sharing any thoughts.
 
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Three weeks ago I picked up my 2016 Pioneer 1000 Deluxe. Took it out and road 20 miles in the dry Arizona desert (not much dust though) for 4.5 hours. Ran great and strong. Got home, started it up and put it in the garage with no issues. Planned on going riding tomorrow so started pre ride check today. Wanted to warm up before I checked oil, etc. Turned the key to the start position, heard the whine of the fuel pump, then it turned over several times but wouldn't fire. Tried in park and neutral but still wouldn't fire. Dash lights up as usual, battery is over 80% charged, and checked all fuses in fuse box and they're all good. Any ideas of what's going on. Thanks for sharing any thoughts.
Out of gas, spark plug cap loose?
 
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I should have mentioned it has gas. Good point on spark plug cap. Any easy way to get to those?
I haven't messed with mine yet but id imagine under the seat
 
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Three weeks ago I picked up my 2016 Pioneer 1000 Deluxe. Took it out and road 20 miles in the dry Arizona desert (not much dust though) for 4.5 hours. Ran great and strong. Got home, started it up and put it in the garage with no issues. Planned on going riding tomorrow so started pre ride check today. Wanted to warm up before I checked oil, etc. Turned the key to the start position, heard the whine of the fuel pump, then it turned over several times but wouldn't fire. Tried in park and neutral but still wouldn't fire. Dash lights up as usual, battery is over 80% charged, and checked all fuses in fuse box and they're all good. Any ideas of what's going on. Thanks for sharing any thoughts.
The owner manual says to press throttle 1/2 way down and try to start, if that doesn't work hold throttle down at full throttle and try to start, if that doesn't work, off to the Honda shop you go. Good luck.
 
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The owner manual says to press throttle 1/2 way down and try to start, if that doesn't work hold throttle down at full throttle and try to start, if that doesn't work, off to the Honda shop you go. Good luck.
Thanks for advice. Checked plug wires and they're secure. Tried half and full throttle. No luck.
 
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I'm on double secret probation on this site and really can't tell you how I feel about this issue. Just kidding, but big brother is watching me. Let us know what the issue is/was. Thanks!
 
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Three weeks ago I picked up my 2016 Pioneer 1000 Deluxe. Took it out and road 20 miles in the dry Arizona desert (not much dust though) for 4.5 hours. Ran great and strong. Got home, started it up and put it in the garage with no issues. Planned on going riding tomorrow so started pre ride check today. Wanted to warm up before I checked oil, etc. Turned the key to the start position, heard the whine of the fuel pump, then it turned over several times but wouldn't fire. Tried in park and neutral but still wouldn't fire. Dash lights up as usual, battery is over 80% charged, and checked all fuses in fuse box and they're all good. Any ideas of what's going on. Thanks for sharing any thoughts.
Spark plugs not firing or not getting gas should be one or the other
 
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Sounds like lack of fuel. Have any previous mouse issues with other units?
 
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Sounds like lack of fuel. Have any previous mouse issues with other units?
Mouse as in rodents chewing up stuff? I haven'the. I've looked it over pretty good and haven't seen anything frayed or bitten through. It doesn't seem to crank real strong though.
 
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Put a screwdriver in the end of the plug wire and hold it close to something metal on the bike but don't touch the screwdriver with your hand and turn it over that will tell you if you have spark/fire.
 
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Put a screwdriver in the end of the plug wire and hold it close to something metal on the bike but don't touch the screwdriver with your hand and turn it over that will tell you if you have spark/fire.
Had a faulty battery. Dealer's shop manager diagnosed over phone with me. Even though it was turning over, accepted full charge, and worked all lights, it was a weak battery. He took the old one and gave me a new one free of charge.
 
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Cool @slowpoke , so that fixed it, then? Awesome!

If so, update the Thread Title with *Fixed* that way others can check theirs for a defective battery when they search for possible cranking / won't start issues.

I'm glad it wasn't anything serious.
I know a lot of us read these threads, expecting the "worse case scenario".

Nice to see it was just a bad battery, and that Honda / Dealer took care of it for you!!!
 
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