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Reading this thread sparked a thought about something I don't believe I've read anywhere... Has anyone ever push started their Slingshot? Can it be done?
I stopped at a Local road side Vegetable stand.....I was experiencing starter issues....after I got back in my SS it wouldn’t start......the Older LADY says do you need a jump.....I embarrassingly said....it’s worse than that.....no I need a push.......So she pushed my and I kicked it into gear......
so EMBARRASSING......
big bad biker.....
Try checking your battery connections. My 2015 did the same thing 2 weeks after I got it home. It was a loose cable. Pulled it off with my fingers. Cleaned & tightened, never did that again.
Try checking your battery connections. My 2015 did the same thing 2 weeks after I got it home. It was a loose cable. Pulled it off with my fingers. Cleaned & tightened, never did that again.
Was here to add the same. Even though the codes don't match up.... this is a common issue.
Reading this thread sparked a thought about something I don't believe I've read anywhere... Has anyone ever push started their Slingshot? Can it be done?
MACAWS can confirm it can be done. When I was in Maggie last year, I went out with him and a handful of other guys. When my sling gets hot after pushing hard for 30+min when I turn off the engine, it sometimes will not start. I've removed, cleaned, and replaced everything. Even replaced the starter and still happens. Mitch was kind enough to push start me a couple times that week. Fairly embarrassing but at least I know I got great friends.
MACAWS can confirm it can be done. When I was in Maggie last year, I went out with him and a handful of other guys. When my sling gets hot after pushing hard for 30+min when I turn off the engine, it sometimes will not start. I've removed, cleaned, and replaced everything. Even replaced the starter and still happens. Mitch was kind enough to push start me a couple times that week. Fairly embarrassing but at least I know I got great friends.
Kyle, Tell them the truth you just wanted to answer the question - to see if you could push start a sling..I was just in the right place at the wrong time. It was my pleasure to lend a helping hand to a friend.
FYI you can start by pushing in forward or reverse.
Trying to push start may help narrow down the issue. If it starts, look at a loose starter button connection, faulty clutch switch, or loose battery terminal. Don't know about the code though.
Kyle, Tell them the truth you just wanted to answer the question - to see if you could push start a sling..I was just in the right place at the wrong time. It was my pleasure to lend a helping hand to a friend.
FYI you can start by pushing in forward or reverse.
He could have just let it roll down the hill
Trying to push start may help narrow down the issue. If it starts, look at a loose starter button connection, faulty clutch switch, or loose battery terminal. Don't know about the code though.
A low voltage can give you a lot of screwed up readings. Pull the battery and clean the post and tighten the battery lead clamps. Then install a volt meter on your Sling, it will save you a lot of trouble.
A low voltage can give you a lot of screwed up readings. Pull the battery and clean the post and tighten the battery lead clamps.
Anything 9V or below will cause all kinds of havoc.
I had a similar issue and it turned out to be a bad alternator - wouldn't even jump start
r3ap3r I had my Clutch pedal connector disconnected, which caused the same issue.
P.S. If you connect spare wire from Starter Solenoid Terminal (smaller of two connections) to Battery 12V + it will verify the Starter is good, but I think the starter is good. Caution: Be careful, and don't have the vehicle in gear 
Again Starter is probably good...
MACAWS can confirm it can be done. When I was in Maggie last year, I went out with him and a handful of other guys. When my sling gets hot after pushing hard for 30+min when I turn off the engine, it sometimes will not start. I've removed, cleaned, and replaced everything. Even replaced the starter and still happens. Mitch was kind enough to push start me a couple times that week. Fairly embarrassing but at least I know I got great friends.
all stick shifts can be push started....just not in low gear...use second or third...
r3ap3r I had my Clutch pedal connector disconnected, which caused the same issue.
P.S. If you connect spare wire from Starter Solenoid Terminal (smaller of two connections) to Battery 12V + it will verify the Starter is good, but I think the starter is good. Caution: Be careful, and don't have the vehicle in gear
I had my hood open on my 1964 Plymouth Fury....jumping my starter and it took off down the road...heading toward a big intersection....I got in and hit the brakes just in time.....very embarrassing...running after your car...
all stick shifts can be push started....just not in low gear...use second or third...
Correct. If I didn't know that after 27 years driving manual transmissions, I probably shouldn't be in the auto industry. I was just being funny because I had to get push started and Mitch was the one pushing. It's a running joke he and I have.
Correct. If I didn't know that after 27 years driving manual transmissions, I probably shouldn't be in the auto industry. I was just being funny because I had to get push started and Mitch was the one pushing. It's a running joke he and I have.
It was no joke I did some serious pushing!
It was no joke I did some serious pushing!
I was pretty heavy back then. It'll be easier for you this year. I dropped 46lbs over the winter. 
I was pretty heavy back then. It'll be easier for you this year. I dropped 46lbs over the winter.
Congratulations - now comes the hard part keeping it off. Maybe you should do the pushing from now on!
Correct. If I didn't know that after 27 years driving manual transmissions, I probably shouldn't be in the auto industry. I was just being funny because I had to get push started and Mitch was the one pushing. It's a running joke he and I have.
I was there also leading the front half of the pack. Trying to get the rest of us off of the road.
Congratulations - now comes the hard part keeping it off. Maybe you should do the pushing from now on!
That works, you can drive mine if you end up getting rid of yours. But lets hope that's not the case.
That works, you can drive mine if you end up getting rid of yours. But lets hope that's not the case.
I put that sale on hold for now!
So we will have to swap rides next time you need a push. I sure hope you fixed that thing I am getting to old for that pushing shit!
I put that sale on hold for now!
So we will have to swap rides next time you need a push. I sure hope you fixed that thing I am getting to old for that pushing shit!
100% on board with that. Swapped starters and it did it once after that but hasn't since. Oddly you would think it would do it at 1/2 mile events where I'm beating the shit out of it and hot lapping but never does.
