400ex starting

[wes37]

I have a 2003 400ex. The starter button will only work it you press it at the right angle and hold for like 5or6 seconds. IT keep getting worse with time...Is there a way to fix this with out getting a new button?

Wes:(

[Pappy]

do you ride alot of mud and water?

[wes37]

Yes i do ride in a lot of mud and water and power wash my quad to.

Wes

[coryatver]

You can try taking the handlebar switch mount off so you can try cleaning in behind the buttons. If that doesn't work you might need to get a new one.

[ewalker302]

Go ahead & take the whole thing apart.

You prob got mud/water/corrosion in the contacts, prob because of the pressurewashing.

Shouldnt be too hard to get in there & clean the contact.

:bandit:

[zfire_28]

I had the same problem the summer b4 last. I just took it apart and got all the chit out of there and have not had a problem since;)

[livealatimmy]

You could also use some stuff called contact cleaner and spray onto the starter switch. just my .02

[quadrider400]

Take it apart spray it gently with either brake cleaner (cover the Quad) or with wd-40 to get the crap out then dry it with some compressed air..... should do the trick....:cool: