Massimo 500 Won’t crank with key

[T-boss 410]

Well, just spent some time looking for a loose ground. The only ground wire I could locate was 3, attached on the frame on the driver's side near the fuel tank. There's a ground wire attached to the starter, which was tight. I still have to hit the starter a few times to get it to turn over. Is there any way to diagnose a bad ignition switch? I checked the battery, and it was showing 12v with the engine off, and 14+ when running.

[wezwick135]

I just brought home a 2023 TBoss 500...Runs great and then I parked it,,,, The next day I got in turned the key,,, Waited a minute then tried to crank it over,,,, Nothing!!!I thought maybe its in thewrong gear or something,,, I shifted to high then low then neutral...All did nothing,,, Then waited a minute and tried again and it fired right,,,, What is going on with this,,?  Any ideas ... It's just one day old,  virtually brand new!

[T-boss 410]

Maybe a dumb question, but do you have your foot firmly on the brake pedal? Mine would do the same thing, unless I pressed hard on the pedal. I did some adjustments to the brake switch, and the problem was solved.

[wezwick135]

I think you are right,,, And there are never dumb questions...And Thanks !!!!

[T-boss 410]

Let us know if you were successful!

[Bill S]

I just had this had. But I was at a stop sign and it died. Then took several attempts at turning the key and shifting gears. It wouldn't even crank. Then all at once it fired up. No idea what happened. It's new with only 37 miles on it