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Title: 98 V11 EV clutch cable gets hot, no spark
Post by: bputney13 on June 15, 2026, 04:04:15 PM

Hello,

I just acquired a 1998 V11 EV and it won't start.  When the key is in the On position, the clutch cable gets hot to the touch in a few seconds.  I also have no spark.  I think I am missing a grounding strap from the battery to the engine/transmission.  I do have one from the battery to the frame, and one from the battery to the ECU.  Do you think my hypothesis has merit?

Thanks,

Brett

Title: Re: 98 V11 EV clutch cable gets hot, no spark
Post by: guzzisteve on June 15, 2026, 05:17:08 PM

Should also be one that goes to 8mm stud on starter from batt, may have to put up sidestand for spark(switched on stand).