[yankeehunter]

I just bought a 07 Venture with 150 miles on it. It has been sitting since 08 the battery was dead and they lost the key. I took the ignition from my 07 Apex and plugged it into the venture then put a jump box in the battery. It turns over but does not start. I noticed that the dash lights do not come on either. Can anyone tell me if they have any ideas why it won't start? Does it need to have a new battery in it to start even though it turns over with the jump box? Is there a possible issue with the gas pump? Any ideas out there?

Thanks!

 

[Yamaha440]

The lights will only come on when the engine is running, they run of the stator.

 

[ken3296]

check the battery. it might be shorted from not being charged for 3 yrs. best bet is just replace it and go from there. I'm not up on my newer yamys but did you check to see if the plug actually is turning on the sled or just giving voltage to the starter so it cranks.