Honda NSS300 Forza - Owner's Manual > Engine Will Not Start (HISS indicator stays on)
Starter Motor Operates But Engine Does Not Start
Check the following items:
- Check the correct engine starting sequence.
- Check that there is petrol in the fuel tank.
- Check if the PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is on.
- If the indicator light is on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Except U, KO type
- Check if the HISS indicator stays on
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key.
Reinsert the key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position. If the
indicator still stays on, check the following: Check if there is no
another HISS key (including spare key) close to the ignition switch.
Check if there are no any metallic seals or stickers on the key.
If the HISS indicator still stays on, have your scooter inspected by your dealer.
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key.
Reinsert the key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position. If the
indicator still stays on, check the following: Check if there is no
another HISS key (including spare key) close to the ignition switch.
Starter Motor Does Not Operate
Check the following items:
- Make sure engine stop switch is Run
position. - Make sure the side stand is raise.
- Check for a blown fuse.
- Check for a loose battery connection or battery terminal corrosion.
- Check the condition of the battery.
If the problem continues, have your scooter inspected by your dealer.
Overheating
The engine is overheating when the following occurs:
- Coolant temperature gauge needle enter the H (Hot) range.
- Acceleration becomes sluggish.
If this occurs, pull safely to the side of the road and perform the following procedure.
Extended fast idling may cause overheating.
NOTICE Continuing to ride with an overheated engine can cause serious damage to the engine.
1. Stop the engine using the ignition switch, and then turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Check that the radiator fan is operating, and then turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
If the fan is not operating:
Suspect a fault. Do not start the engine.
Transport your scooter to your dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Allow the engine to cool with the ignition switch in the OFF position.
3. After the engine has cooled, inspect the radiator hose and check if there is a leak.
If there is a leak:
Do not start the engine. Transport your scooter to your dealer.
4. Check the coolant level in the reserve tank, and add coolant as necessary.
5. If 1-4 check normal, you may continue riding, but closely monitor the high coolant temperature indicator.
See also:
Honda NSS300 Forza - Owner's Manual > Warning Indicators On
Low Oil Pressure Indicator If the low oil pressure indicator comes on, pull safely to the side of the road and stop the engine. NOTICE Continuing to ride with low oil pressure can cause serious damage to the engine.
