Rain stops the 2015 PCX150 engine.
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2022 9:34 pm
Hello, all.
1. Bike info.
2. Problem info.
Please advise. Thank you.
1.
2015 PCX 150 (frame number KF18-1004***) with idle-stop function.
78,000 kilos / 49,000 miles.
maintained frequently / spark plug (suspected problem is ignition) changed every 15-20 thou kilos / 10-14 thou miles.
2.
Bike has been entirely reliable until now.
Couple of months ago after being heavily rained on all night, engine would not start.
Starter mechanism was spinning the engine but it would not fire up.
Month later same rain same problem but eventually bike fired up and ran without problem.
This morning after heavy rain all night bike fired up immediately but died soon after and now the engine stammers (miss-fires?) and cuts out if not revved constantly while stationary.
Problem only occurs after hours of heavy rain.
I am poor with vehicle electrics, but do all maintenance myself and can learn quickly once I have advice.
Rather not give in and pay a pro'.
Advice please. Thank you.
Thoughts on things other than "ignition" problems welcome.
Pro' mech' recently suggested a de-carbon spray through the throttle body.
Thought that unnecessary with modern fuel and fuel injection tech', though.
1. Bike info.
2. Problem info.
Please advise. Thank you.
1.
2015 PCX 150 (frame number KF18-1004***) with idle-stop function.
78,000 kilos / 49,000 miles.
maintained frequently / spark plug (suspected problem is ignition) changed every 15-20 thou kilos / 10-14 thou miles.
2.
Bike has been entirely reliable until now.
Couple of months ago after being heavily rained on all night, engine would not start.
Starter mechanism was spinning the engine but it would not fire up.
Month later same rain same problem but eventually bike fired up and ran without problem.
This morning after heavy rain all night bike fired up immediately but died soon after and now the engine stammers (miss-fires?) and cuts out if not revved constantly while stationary.
Problem only occurs after hours of heavy rain.
I am poor with vehicle electrics, but do all maintenance myself and can learn quickly once I have advice.
Rather not give in and pay a pro'.
Advice please. Thank you.
Thoughts on things other than "ignition" problems welcome.
Pro' mech' recently suggested a de-carbon spray through the throttle body.
Thought that unnecessary with modern fuel and fuel injection tech', though.