Ignition switch Failure/not working

[TicketBait]

Have had this issue slowly creep up on me, When I click the orange button
down and then depress/push in the start button, if it is not pressed ever so
right, there seems to be a contact issue, where nothing will happen. No codes
are given. Something probably just wore out. Is this an expensive part? Or
hard to fix for dealership? This happen to anyone else?

Last month when I went on
a group ride it took several
attempts at trying to start
the bike. When I push the
lower start button it seems
like I am not always getting
contact,
I have been pushing harder
on all different areas of the
switch and it sometimes works
and most times not.

Wanted to ride today, but no start

Gonna try and take it in tomorrow,
or have it towed……..
but know they will need bike for a
few days till they can diagnose:banghead: Hoping this doesn't have me miss The Owners Event

I had battery replaced recently and it is kept on a battery tender.

Anyone have any magic words I can use, i'll even close my eyes and tap my
heels three times if that will work.

 

[Blue Star]

Don't know about what it will take to fix, but for now I suggest you stop using the kill switch to turn off the bike.

Have had this issue slowly creep up on me, When I click the orange button
down and then depress/push in the start button, if it is not pressed ever so
right, there seems to be a contact issue, where nothing will happen. No codes
are given. Something probably just wore out. Is this an expensive part? Or
hard to fix for dealership? This happen to anyone else?

Last month when I went on
a group ride it took several
attempts at trying to start
the bike. When I push the
lower start button it seems
like I am not always getting
contact,
I have been pushing harder
on all different areas of the
switch and it sometimes works
and most times not.

Wanted to ride today, but no start

Gonna try and take it in tomorrow,
or have it towed……..
but know they will need bike for a
few days till they can diagnose:banghead: Hoping this doesn't have me miss The Owners Event

I had battery replaced recently and it is kept on a battery tender.

Anyone have any magic words I can use, i'll even close my eyes and tap my
heels three times if that will work.

 

[bruiser]

Dirt in the switch will do that. Try contact cleaner. May have to open the controls to get to it. I would try that first.

 

[TicketBait]

Don't know about what it will take to fix, but for now I suggest you stop using the kill switch to turn off the bike.

Is that because I may be wearing it out? Ok I will turn bike off with key first then.

Dirt in the switch will do that. Try contact cleaner. May have to open the controls to get to it. I would try that first.

hmm, thanks I'll ask if they can try that first, so often they (dealership ) would order a part rather than try to fix.

 

[Chupaca]

Well..!!

if your adventurous and patient you can pull the unit apart and clean it or see what might be the problem. In day and age they will not fix it and tell you you need a whole new unit. Now it could be the starter button or the kill switch or both. Good luck...:thumbup:

 

[TicketBait]

Dirt in the switch will do that. Try contact cleaner. May have to open the controls to get to it. I would try that first.

if your adventurous and patient you can pull the unit apart and clean it or see what might be the problem. In day and age they will not fix it and tell you you need a whole new unit. Now it could be the starter button or the kill switch or both. Good luck...:thumbup:

Where can I get contact cleaner? Home depot? hardware store? or computer repair shop?

I Have a compressed gas duster can from staples for my keyboard?

How do I remove the plastic case?- I will search the DIY threads to see if someone has shown how.

 

[Phil]

Where can I get contact cleaner? Home depot? hardware store? or computer repair shop?

I Have a compressed gas duster can from staples for my keyboard?

How do I remove the plastic case?- I will search the DIY threads to see if someone has shown how.

Der Mr Bait
Contact cleaner- try an auto parts store.
Compressed duster air- good idea to try first. All that Cali dust might be killin it.
Removal- simple- 4 (I think) screws in the back of the housing.
Miss seeing you my friend ....


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[TicketBait]

Der Mr Bait
Contact cleaner- try an auto parts store.
Compressed duster air- good idea to try first. All that Cali dust might be killin it.:roflblack:
Removal- simple- 4 (I think) screws in the back of the housing.
Miss seeing you my friend ....


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Ah Thank you sir :bowdown: will try this. Miss seeing you too, enjoyed reading about your New Darth :yes:

You gonna make it to Durango?

 

[TicketBait]

Ok, removed the backing, what next do I need to remove?
remember you are speaking to a novice, will go to auto parts
store in morning. tried the compressed air, from outside,
then tried to start- no workie

going to bed now………..

 

[Phil]

Ok, removed the backing, what next do I need to remove?
remember you are speaking to a novice, will go to auto parts
store in morning. tried the compressed air, from outside,
then tried to start- no workie

going to bed now………..

Sorry for the delay bro. Had company all weekend.
From here, all I have is intuitive things like trying to get contact cleaner in the area where the big red switch contact would be, along with the actual start switch. Actuate them several times to help work the cleaner around. If that doesn't do it, I think you'll be at the next level of asking a dealer or another of the help guys. But up to this point it hasn't cost much to try the simple things.

Nope- not going to to Durango. It bumps up against another big event that I'm in so I need to stay close.



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