2012 300 e start issue

[schlitzy]

It will kick start, kill button works, key will shut off the motor but no lights and the e start won't work with the button. I can use a screwdriver to jump the relay and get the starter to turn. The battery checks out. Both the fuses on the relay look good. When I got the bike I had the same problem that turned out to be a fuse on the relay, but like I said they both look good? Is there another fuse elsewhere? This happened during a ride in wet/rainy conditions.
Thanks

 

[timlh]

Just a thought did you just visually check the fuse or use a continuity tester ? I have found many a blown fuse that looked good.

If you don't have a meter or continuity checker then just try replacing both fuses. The bigger question is if its another blown fuse what is the root cause ?

 

[schlitzy]

Great minds think alike. The last time it happened I bought a handful of fuses so I just changed them out and "presto", 1st problem solved. As to the cause, I now think the first time was caused by the brake light function of the rear light shorting out. I cleaned up the bike and the rear light housing looks like there was mudwrestling going on inside it. I'm guessing it's not very well sealed up.
Thx