Push choke does not work all the time.

[lotusing]

For some reason the choke does not always work when I push the key in the activate the it and I have to do it manually. Any ideas on what to do?
Thanks

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Push choke does not work all the time.

Spray some WD 40 in the key hole and work the key a couple of times. reaks up light corrosion on the contacts. That may help.

Depending upon engine-- If you have a 3 cylinder engine, the gaskets that seal the airbox to the carbs may have swollen and may be jamming the stop levers on the choke shafts. If this is the case, simply trim them a little.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Push choke does not work all the time.

The choke piston gets gummed up and needs to be cleaned.WD-40 it.Then keep hitting the key,J

 

[1983rinker]

Re: Push choke does not work all the time.

mine did the same too. I put a new cir. breaker on and now it works like new.

 

[lotusing]

Re: Push choke does not work all the time.

Thanks guys. I will give a little wd-40 a try first then it does not work I will try the circuit breaker. I was all little embarrassing when I wanted to leave a restaurant and I had to take the cover off to push the choke manually.

 

[jason32038]

Re: Push choke does not work all the time.

Like those guys said. The solenoid needs to be lubed up regurarly. Mine wasnt working a while ago. I pushed the ignition key in and out about 100 times and it has worked ever since. I'm sure it's just corrosion in the switch or maybe on the terminals.

 

[1983rinker]

Re: Push choke does not work all the time.

good thing the breakers are cheep. I hope it works for you. U see when the breaker is bad it dont get the right amount of curent it need for it. try j
a jumper wire and see if the solenoid works.

 

[1983rinker]

Re: Push choke does not work all the time.

did you try it???