My Vespa won’t start? HELP!

How to clean a Vespa carburetor video:
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If you own a vespa, and are looking for general help you have come to the right video. I will give you a basic diagnostic guide. This video is primary about the fuel system. the vespa has been sitting, and now it wont start. If you find this video helpful please subscribe.

[@EricMarshallMaine]

This is a great video. Clear step-by-step instructions, and walking you through it in a confident easygoing manner. I'm a complete motor novice and I did the carbeurator removal, clean and reinstall, no problem. The cleaning video is worth the bucks.

[@RollingWrench]

I appreciate the feedback Eric!

[@antoninoanastasi9732]

@@RollingWrench dxxvzxczzsxzzzzzZGSAhaaha

[@iankeichi]

This is precisely what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@ManuelGutierrez-be1ci]

Any thoughts on headlights and how a headlight works as far as if the scooter has to be running for it to come on? My vino had the oem headlight wires cut so does the headlight come on when the scooter is running?

[@katekatebobate2863]

very impressive.... one hand mechanic! thank you.

[@marcb5343]

I was concerned about damaging the intake hose, so it took me three tries to remove it, but once I did, I shot some carb cleaner in there and the bike started right up! Thank you!!!

[@pucciopuccio1150]

Good vehicle! I love two strokes,while hate 4 stroke!TNX U 4 R VIDEO!

[@hannahd.960]

my vespa won’t start and makes a little to no noise at all when i try to start it. The headlights don’t turn on but the horn honks. I was wondering if it’s something wrong with my battery

[@thomassierjeannoel698]

Thanks .... needed this !

[@El_blabbo]

thank you soo mutch needed this

[@HookupCultureCommunity]

Cool. Is the lx commonly problematic with electrics? I got a 10 year old lx50 that would cut off on me randomly when I first got it Then it would just be hard to start. Like I could hear the starter motor spin faster and faster after a minute (sometimes literally after holding the starter,)!and then it would finally start. Especially hard during humidity NOW I just hear the motor spin but no starter spinning unless I jump start it. Was told it had a bad stator and the dude is charging me $175 for the part and installation. I’m gonna be pissed if it still doesn’t start after that, but it’s only three things when it comes to spark, right?

[@devasish2981]

Can it's also applicable on bs6 model vespa Zx125??? I also and many times face this problem....🥴

[@MrBerenguer67]

Thks four your excellent video I have same scooter Vespa Lx50 is smoke a little when I start the scooter is normal ??? Just few minutes after ok Thks

[@ManuelGutierrez-be1ci]

That’s what I did on my vino. I took my carburetor completely apart and cleaned out the jets and everything then put it back together and it runs fine. I just need to adjust the idle screw.

[@peterryan7827]

I am about to purchase a brand new scooter and was wondering if you could advise me about common problems with vespa,s it will be the 125 cc,i love the look of them,but have read somewhere they do have some problems, whether this is with new one,s or high milage models i do not know so I thought i would ask the experts, Other than the vespa i also quite like the honda PCX,and advice would be great,cheers Pete from the UK,

[@ciaralarson2138]

Okay, what about a Vespa with fuel injectors, is there a quick test like the carb cleaner into the carburetor but for a fuel injector?

[@thomaseubanks5323]

Do you have a paid video on how to expose the oil pump on an ET2 50? The oil line goes into the case, where the pump is I suppose. Looks different than my zuma. Oil line is all brittle and needs replacing. Thomas from Texas.

[@elwoodwatson9906]

I know the saying" Cheaper by the dozen " BUT DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a score, tell me more

[@sumithpriyantha1212]

Good job brother

[@davidnave7340]

Nice Score !

[@davidcollins1853]

That was a big help. My lx has that exact carb. Glad some of the issues r normal

[@hughchapman5319]

V helpful, cheers

[@donaldlee6760]

Awesome video! At 5:08 - I assume now that it's 4 years later you no longer charge $135 for a carburetor clean? I recently cleaned the Walbro carb on a 2003 Piaggio LT150 that sat for ~10 years. It was really gunked up inside and the rubber gaskets and other internal rebuild parts are apparently no longer available for the original Walbro carb in 2023 so I had to be very careful with the gaskets. I managed to get the LT150 running again after the carb clean and replacing a bad fuel tap/petcock that would not flow fuel even when sucking on the vacuum side with my mouth. Thanks for your videos!

[@a.k.leinbach]

I think I saw an Aprilia SR50, or two of them in the group? I may be interested after you get them running... =)

[@angelacanales7562]

What hose did you pull

[@visitperaiagreece]

Very cool!

[@scottygdaman]

Should 1 chk for oil before trying to start ?

[@andikaputeraa1971]

What did you spray can you tell me

[@hannaho8237]

Hi, quick question. My vespa lx 50 fell today because of the wind. Sadly after that the scooter wouldnt react anymore. When i turn the keys on nothing reacts all the light stay out everything etc. Do you have an idea what may be the problem?

[@RollingWrench]

Check the fuses and battery connections

[@jamieclouthier5420]

Brake lights work?

[@danielmarusac]

I have on fool question, please reply! How can I find if my vespa 50, 2019, primavera, is carbureteur or injection motor?

[@RollingWrench]

2019 is fuel injected. No carburetor on that model

[@atennessee7580]

You turn off you tube and google your question. Use that heavy thing on your shoulders for somthing other than a hat rack

[@ChiefDork]

I can’t find any help for a 2005 Panther Scoot Coupe, Any thoughts

[@kimberlygaribay2687]

Inside the carburetor there's the diahgram ,,it always fails

[@audiophilipp]

I have same symtomps cleaned the carb and still nothing,any advise ?

[@kimberlygaribay2687]

These have problems with the diagram in the carburetor

[@trevorzzealley2670]

Great video , a chook with a high IQ ( or even me ) could understand your your easy to follow instructions . Thanks .

[@kikzb643]

how much u sell the vespa

[@bigkamran]

Do you sell them?

[@Kalausz]

I need a tutorial how to fit a camel in that bucket.

[@fintonmainz7845]

A video on the 2 stroke carb would be nice.

[@jimmimac7673]

Thanks

[@RollingWrench]

Duuuude! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@rustedflakes1136]

thank you for the videos man! i always wanted to learn car mechanic, but its too much for me. this scooter thing feels more doable for me! u have a new subscriber 👌🏻

[@RollingWrench]

Sweeet! I love comments like this!!!

[@seeingyouontube]

My Vespa E4 150LX has a new battery but doesn't even make the coughing sound when I turn the key. I hear a click only. Just in case, I bought the carb cleaning video and will walk through the steps in this video and maybe try to clean the carburetor. Any other suggestions? BTW, the scoot was sitting for about a year on a battery tender.

[@RollingWrench]

Do you get brake lights, signals, and horn when the key is turned on? If not check the fuse, if the fuse is good hook jumper cables from a car to the scooter to see if that works. DO NOT START THE CAR. Its to much for the scoot. You can also try the kickstart as well

[@seeingyouontube]

@@RollingWrench Thanks for the feedback! I do get all the lights on. I purchased an Amazon sealed battery that had 12.91 when I checked a day after installing it. I've since hooked it up to my battery tender. The fuses look decent. I might try the jumper cables but my car is a Prius and it may be too much work to get to the 12-volt battery. I am hoping to get a scoot guy stop in next week and look it over. The Vespa only has 6500 miles.

[@RollingWrench]

Susan Priano honk the horn while pushing the start button. If the horn turns off while pushing the start button the new battery has a bad cell and will need replacement

[@seeingyouontube]

@@RollingWrench So nice of you to offer assistance. I tried the horn and yes it works. Weirdly, I had the battery tender pugged in overnight and still had a flashing red light. I decided to put the clamps on the terminals and now see a solid red light signifying a charge. The voltmeter on the iGel battery was increasing to 13.... It's possible it needed to be charged up prior? Of course the carb should be checked but since I don't even hear the starting cough I am suspicious its not just a fuel issue.

[@kristi8431]

I have the same problem, but I believe mine is the electrical system. No spark at all. Checked the stator, CDI, spark plug, and ignition coil....all good. This started after I took it into the car stereo shop to get the audio system fixed. They fixed the audio, but it hasn't started since. Other suggestions? It's a GY6 motor, tried starting fluid just for the hell of it. Did nothing. Thanks!

[@gregatron4528]

kristi8431 might be the kill switch got messed up somehow and its not letting your ride start. You can Google how to jump that n see if thats the problem. I would also double check that ignition coil 1 more time. That thing messed me up one time but luckily I figured it out quickly. Other than that, idk, its definitely easier to see it in person to help u out.

[@kirkwatstien6979]

CHECK WIRING ESP GROUND WIRES

[@kirkwatstien6979]

ALSO THE SHOP BROKE YOUR SCOOTER YOU NEED TO MAKE THEM NOW REPAIR IT WHY WOULD YOU HAVE TAKEN BACK WHAT THEY BROKE i'D HAVE CALLED A COP TO GET A REPORT WRITTEN UP FOR INSURANCE IF HE GIVES YOU SHIT ABOUT IT HE SHOULD BE VERY HUMBLE AND SHOULD DROP EVERYTHING TILL YOURS IS RUNNING AS IT DID PRIOR TO GOING INTO THAT HACK JOINT NEVER EVER GO BACK ONCE THEY FIX THIS ISSUE NO MATTER HOW IF THEY SAY WE DONT HAVE A CERTIFIED MECHANIC SIMPLY SAY HIRE ONE AND LEAVE TELL THEM YOULL BE BACK IN 3 DAYS MEANWHILE FILE A REPOR W DMV YES THEY HELP WITH motor VEHICLES

[@rzr_9114]

my scooter dies out after a few miles when a stop comes or while on the mountain roads, i have got the carb cleaned and the idle adjusted still this problem persists ! It's really taxing on me as i have to drive 14km up and down every day.

[@RollingWrench]

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[@josephmachado7066]

Great I got the exactly one with the same problem .. how much I can sell my for it ? 2008 lx50 with 122457 miles thanks

[@PiousAgnostic]

This video (and the carb clean video) are amazing and very helpful! Only one problem...I ended up with an extra part after disassembling the carburetor! D'oh! I've watched it time and again, and I don't know where it came from. It's a brass piece, about half an inch long, unthreaded, has a hole through the middle, two small cylindrical pieces of different sizes. Some sort of grommet, but where did it come from?

[@RollingWrench]

Thanks for the support 🙏🏻💯. That is the one of the brass emoltion tubes. It goes into the carburetor so the carburetor needle doesn’t move around. Pull the diaphragm out of the top of the carburetor and you will see a giant hole where the needle slides through the carburetor. Unfortunately this will need to be installed by removing the main jet and emoltion tube.

[@PiousAgnostic]

@@RollingWrench Thanks for the quick response. I actually figured it out because it was literally the only place it would go! I wouldn’t have the confidence to do this without this great video.

[@RollingWrench]

@@PiousAgnostic I appreciate your support 🙏🏻💯

[@aarondillon2191]

Is the link to that carb clean video still available? Went on the website but didn’t find it

[@RollingWrench]

www.rollingwrenchdenver.com/products/vespa-lx50-carburetor-clean-how-to-video

[@dweisler]

Can't find the carburetor cleaner video? What's the name? Site?

[@RollingWrench]

www.rollingwrenchdenver.com/products/vespa-lx50-carburetor-clean-how-to-video

[@gorgiev2243]

post that aprilia sr 50 video you have on instagram full video it will be fun

[@RollingWrench]

It’s coming :-)

[@mychicksrthick]

I cleaned the carb and everything still it won't turn over? Could it be I need a new spark plug?

[@RollingWrench]

Ya definitely.

[@delramos7247]

That's fun to drive!

[@PlectrumZProduction]

I got the same vespa but my problem is that there is no spark in the spark plug … heeeelp

[@PiousAgnostic]

Since you've been so helpful, I'm going to impose on you to ask for more help. The starter cranks, but it's not starting. The battery is charged, horn works, etc. I've replace fuel lines. Gas tank was drained. Carburetor cleaned as per your video. Fuel valve replaced. Could it be spark plug? Can you point me to a video on how that's worked? It's a 2009 LX 50 and the plug is ridiculously inaccessible. Any suggestions on what to try next?

[@RollingWrench]

It could definitely be the spark plug. It is difficult to get to that’s for sure. If the spark plug is fouled it will never start. Be sure to check for spark when you have the plug out

[@peerik5619]

Hey Robert, what ended up being your problem?

[@PiousAgnostic]

@@peerik5619 Gunky carb. I disassembled it and tried to clean it myself, reassembled it -- still didn't work. So, I replaced the whole thing for $27, LOL. Learned a lot, but I could have saved myself a lot of time. Now it runs like a top.

[@peerik5619]

@@PiousAgnostic ahh, i did that without even bothering to clean the original carb. But that didn’t sort my problem out..

[@PiousAgnostic]

@@peerik5619 Sorry about that. I'm not much of a mechanic, so I don't have anything to suggest.

[@AlvaroSanchezChile]

I love the typhoon of this years.

[@radconserv68]

Tell me about it. Also The Prince of Tides

[@radconserv68]

Actually I was just saying the same thing to a friend of mine the other day. Is the typhoon of this year's any worse than the type of glass earrings bracket of the gasket I have no idea what you talking about dude

[@dokesz530]

Check the valves or airleak around airfilter and intake.adjust the airscrew what u do playing raw with throttle isnt healthy.

[@stanianbuhtin1072]

How did you know it was not a alternator/regulator problem?

[@kirkwatstien6979]

IF IT WAS THE LIGHT WOULD NOT GROW DIM THEN COME BACK BRIGHTER WHEN ACCELERATING

[@kirkwatstien6979]

THIS GUY WOULD HAVE CHARGED YOU FOR THAT BIT OF INFO..SO SAY THANK YOU AT LEAST OR i'LL POST NO MORE HELPFUL HINTS AND LET YOU PAY A BAG LIKE THIS ASSCLOWN SORRY SIR BUT YEAH ITS A LOW SLERMY THING TO DO CHARGING FOR A CARB CLEANING VID..WTF

[@kimberlygaribay2687]

What model number was that

[@RollingWrench]

Vespa lx50

[@SW4Life202]

Gas started leaking out of two weird hoses on mine when I tried to start it.

[@SW4Life202]

It has 600 miles (2015 Sprint 50) and was sitting for about two years before I bought it off a friend. Happy to pay for a virtual diagnosis.

[@curtgottler9961]

Are you spraying the carb cleaner into the air intake port of the carb. Your videos so dark I can't see.

[@johnweems4787]

Have you sold all of the Vespas yet.

[@RollingWrench]

I have 5 more scooters left :-)

[@johnweems4787]

Rolling Wrench I’m looking for a 150 or 200. Preferably a Vespa. Love your boss by the way. I have relearned a lot.

[@RollingWrench]

John Weems are you n Denver?

[@johnweems4787]

Rolling Wrench no I live in Oklahoma City and I work in North Dakota. It isn’t a far drive to pick up what I am looking for.

[@ianrayfabros3784]

Dude just put back carb back with 1 hand.😄👌🔥

[@nanalcd5628]

Are you going to help or are you trying to sell the video? I stop at 5:39 and thanks.

[@RollingWrench]

Sell a video to help.

[@eugeneteo9664]

battery is about 11,8v yet cant even crank a vespa gts 300.

[@jameskeels7941]

Get a new spark plug and thin let me know what happened

[@blauebazille8530]

90% of all scooter problems come from the carburetor

[@oliver-ty3im]

I think cheaper would be brake cleaner than carb cleaner!

[@RollingWrench]

Brake cleaner works...

[@lazolazarov6262]

you could not do this video just outside of the garage so we can see what are you showing?

[@RollingWrench]

Oops

[@91polski]

is not a fuel pump . is a vacum gas tap

[@elekid330]

It doesn’t have gas make sure it’s getting air I mean you put the starter fluid that means if you put fuel smh

[@gilgutenberg5733]

we can't see anything !

[@RollingWrench]

True. You will need the paid version

[@TonyLing]

There is no accellerator pump on that carb

[@RollingWrench]

There is on a Vespa lx 4t

[@TonyLing]

@@RollingWrench Same engine as mine mate, there is no accelerater pump on any moped I have ever seen

[@RollingWrench]

Tony Ling whaaaaat?? Almost every four stroke scooter has them. It makes me wonder if we have two different ideas of what a accelerator pump is? Send me your email and I will point out the accelerator pump in a picture.

[@Timo-Epis]

People put pets in these vespa's? Holy shiat those animals...

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Chris Watts

[@RollingWrench]

Whaaat???