The most likely explanation is that the solenoid itself has failed. The next most likely explanation is that the wiring to the ignition solenoid is not making proper contact or there's a bad ground connection. The least likely explanation is that the electronics that control the ignition solenoid (MPEM or whatever it's called on your model) is broken.
Your brake light ignition switch should be replaced. It works your brake lights and ignition switch, so you do need it. It only costs about $7 dollars.
Look for a bad connection to the starter selenoid or battery.
If it were the ignition switch, the vehicle would not start even with a jump. The battery is either not holding a charge or the alternator is not providing the charge to the battery. You can have the battery and the alternator checked (usually free of charge) at an auto parts store,
It is false that the stat ignition switch position only activates the starter motor.
Probably a bad ignition switch.
Only if the cables are connected improperly.
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Replace the tumbler assembly, it is broken.
By jump you probably mean rotation. A waltz jump is only 1/2 a rotaion and you start out with your left outside edge. You jump and land on your right outside edge.
no, Honda VTR 1000 (fire-storm / superhawk) is electronic start only, or jump start, no kick start on it
the only way to start a car when the remote key is dead is to start it by putting the key into the ignition.
Ignition switch lock cylinder