2015 PCX Ignition Sutter

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davidw
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2015 PCX Ignition Sutter

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The new spring loaded ignition gate shutter gate on the new pcx is driving me mad.Has anyone else found it so annoying and difficult to use?
Once you have locked the steering and removed the key a spring loaded shutter covers the key hole .To open the shutter you have to use the back of the plastic on the key to open the shutter again to put in the ignition key.I know it sound simple put imagine having to do this in the dark at 5.30 in the morning with gloves on etc and its really difficult , plus the plastic is rounding off.
My Honda dealer is unable to disable the shutter having reported it to Honda Technical dept who said they where unaware of the new system
so it looks like i,m stuck with it? Any ideas anyone please in desperation !!!!!

gn2

Re: 2015 PCX Ignition Sutter

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Superglue the fucker open.

davidw
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Re: 2015 PCX Ignition Sutter

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Already thought of that one :) Rochdale Honda are reluctant to agree and wanted 2 hours labor to investigate and pull it all to bits!
Not wanting to do that really they want to practice on a crashed doner bike if one arrives.Its quite a strong mechanism inside the lock, thought they might just drill a hole in the bloody thing.
Its actually my wifes bike have moved down from an s wing because they are cheaper:) Still pefare my Forza though

gn2

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The shield thing was a nuisance, I usually left it open when I had a PCX and yes, the Forza is a far better beastie altogether.

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Re: 2015 PCX Ignition Sutter

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was better without a spring s oyou could choose to use it or not

wierdly thats the first time ive missed the pcx :twisted:

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Re: 2015 PCX Ignition Sutter

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maybe make an impression of the key and try and make a couple from Arraldite or some such kiddies moulding substance - save wear of the key plastic...
Panel off and remove - or streatch the spring to reduce tension?

davidw
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Re: 2015 PCX Ignition Sutter

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The shutter will only open with the correct ignition key, so it must be some sort of electronic arrangement,already tried a different key at the dealers

gn2

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I think there could be a magnet in the key.
Afaik it's not a chipped key.

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Re: 2015 PCX Ignition Sutter

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i found it it a right itch especially as it it had a mind of its own when it wanted to operate. was worse at night when it did that and you couldnt get it to come away so you can put key in ignition. (was on curtesy pcx 2015 model)
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