Hi can anyone help with a fault on my honda engined minimix. It starts only if I disconnect the thin cable next to the ht lead. I've dismantled and cleaned the on/ off switch but this didn't solve the problem. The oil level is fine. I've cleaned out the carb as well. I can only stop it by closing the fuel tap. Thanks
Either the oil level / on off switch are faulty causing an earth short which is what there are supposed to do when working properly. Ie: oil level switch earths out when oil level low, on off switch earths out when in off position.
Spot on, it's eay job to remove switch to isolate it,to check whether it's faulty,could be a faulty oil switch.
Thanks for the help I've isolated the oil level sensor and it now runs and switches off. Discovered that the engine is actually honda gxh50! It has a sensor that looks different any spares I have found so far. Do you know if they are still available anywhere? Thanks
The orginal low oil alert sensor,Honda Part No: 34150-ZH7-023 & is around £20. Try this here:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392239119669 EDIT: The last orginal one I bought was £20 some years ago, the price now is shocking, might find orginal cheaper if you search. https://www.lsengineers.co.uk/oil-a...MIpoqHhe-54gIVhuh3Ch0p0AfgEAQYCSABEgJ_ofD_BwE
Don't worry about it, just check oil level once a week and all will be fine. Edit. Just opened KIAB link, at that price replace it.