Electrics not working

[nicky]

Hi folks, 

I went to a rally at the weekend and scoot was fine on the way there, but after being parked for the weekend and in some pretty cold weather, when it was time to leave on the Sunday none of the electrics worked! No lights, indicators, horn etc. Does anyone have any idea why this could be? My knowledge is very limited, but I would like to see if I could have a go fixing this myself before being a pain to mates. 

Thanks for for any help, 

Nicky

Should of added, it's a kickstart T5 1983 Vespa. Scoot starts fine, just no electrics.  Thanks again. 

[rab]

is it battery or non battery version ?

[nicky]

No battery as far as I'm aware

[rab]

first check your earths are fine after that you need a meter to start investigating things

[sbwnik]

Take the horn cover off and make sure that the two wires are connected to the horn.

[nicky]

That was it! Took off the horn cover and wiggled the wires to the horn, and bingo... all electrics came back. So I guess I will need to replace the wires at some point. Thanks for the help

[sbwnik]

No problem, it's a frequent issue. Normally it's just that the connectors have shaken open slightly, so just nipping them with some pliers may cure it for good.

[nicky]

Righto, thanks again.