[lanestang]

My 14 X won't start. It went from running great to not starting at all. It sounds healthy when you crank it over but no matter what I try I can't get it to start. Any suggestions would be great.

 

[Hollywood]

How old is the battery? Still original, considering you have a 14. It could have enough to crank it, but not start it. Also check the plugs.

 

[missiondude]

Pull the plugs and check them. Then check to see if you are getting a spark. If the plugs are good and you are getting spark, make sure that you are getting fuel. Is the pump running when you turn on the key. Something that sudden makes me think spark or fuel.

 

[lanestang]

I can hear the pump run when I turn the key. I thought about the battery maybe being weak so I put a charger on it and tried again with the charger on and the battery fully charged. I will check the spark plugs.

 

[Hollywood]

I can hear the pump run when I turn the key. I thought about the battery maybe being weak so I put a charger on it and tried again with the charger on and the battery fully charged. I will check the spark plugs.

Be careful with that fully charged. The trickle charger will say that, but doesn't mean the battery is at full capacity. If you still have the console disconnected, put a jump on it from a car. If it fires, battery.

 

[Lee]

My 14X is also cranking noticeably slower and more difficult to start. I decided last weekend that I am just going to replace the battery before my next trip. Not worth a failure in the middle of nowhere.

 

[drako1]

Check the EFI fuse

 

[Bamacat 12]

the best way to check your batt. is with a multi meter. if it reads 12.25 or higher its charged up,if not,charge it some more. after that put the meter on the batt. while trying to start the car if the meter drops below 12.25 your batt is bad.

 

[STR8YJAKET]

What was the final result I’m having the exact same issue with my 2012 1000 thx

 

[lanestang]

I haven't gotten around to checking it out yet.

 

[loaded34]

my battery got low one time and while i was cranking it over it had fouled the plugs and would not start until i changed the plugs. no matter how much charge i had.

 

[Wildcat101]

During a trip, my XX suddenly shut down and would not start. It was displaying ‘ Battery Voltage Error’ and another 4 errors. Indeed, it was a blown EFI fuse. So if your Cat refuses to even try to start, check this fuse.

 

[mtgott]

You could spray a small amount of starting fluid in the intake while cranking, if it fires you probably have a fuel problem