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GL1800 loss of electrics

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Hi everyone. I'm having a problem that is baffling me. Last night I tried to start my 1800 and when I hit the button I heard a loud click and lost all electrics. Dash lights, reverse, everything. I thought the battery was flat even though its only a couple of months old (not a cheap one either) and one of my workmates brought out jumperleads. It still wouldn't work so I checked all the fuses and they were grand. Then when I was giving up and pushing the wing back into the warehouse all the power came back on! I started it up and it ran great all the way home. Then this morning I went out, hit the button and a loud click or crack and everything wentdead again,and no power again. I wonder if the ignition switch is faulty, but I'm just guessing and am open for suggestions please.
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Before getting too deep, I would check the battery, If it's a Yuasa there have been numerous complaints about sudden and intermitent failures. Most people describe hearing a loud snap or crack sound. If this happens again and you can test the battery before the power comes back maybe this will help.
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