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General Category => Yamaha FJ1100 / FJ1200 Running Problems => Topic started by: chocker on September 26, 2012, 11:35:04 AM

Title: Ignition switch connector issue
Post by: chocker on September 26, 2012, 11:35:04 AM
Hi,
I am having a problem with the connector to the ignition switch on the wiring harness side. It tends to heat quite a bit and it has already given me problems such as the bike not shutting down and the accessory lights not turning on. I tried to clean the connector and added dielectric grease and it is still giving me problems. The inside of the connector on the harness side seems to be melted a bit and is not looking too good. I was wondering if there is any way to get another connector that the same as the old one or just buy a new connector that is different but still has the three wire connection. I would have to cut the connectore and rewire. Would it cause any problems if I just hardwired it for now to ensure that there's a good connection.

Thanks,
Mark
Title: Re: Ignition switch connector issue
Post by: fj11.5 on September 26, 2012, 03:57:25 PM
cut it out if you can't find a new switch block , , sounds like the plug has corroded and is / has gotten hot from too much resistance
Title: Re: Ignition switch connector issue
Post by: yamaha fj rider on September 27, 2012, 02:06:14 PM
Quote from: fj11.5 on September 26, 2012, 03:57:25 PM
cut it out if you can't find a new switch block , , sounds like the plug has corroded and is / has gotten hot from too much resistance
+1

Kurt
Title: Re: Ignition switch connector issue
Post by: chocker on September 28, 2012, 10:59:41 AM
I cut out the connectors and added an extension to each wire and reconnected directly. I works great. Now I don't have to worry about it overheating or coming loose.

Thanks for the advise,

Mark
Title: Re: Ignition switch connector issue
Post by: fj11.5 on September 28, 2012, 03:06:57 PM
Nice work mate, glad shes sorted  :good2:
Title: Re: Ignition switch connector issue
Post by: RichBaker on September 28, 2012, 08:24:09 PM
This place, Vintage Connections (http://www.vintageconnections.com/) , sells just about everything you need for repairing the wiring to factory-new condition.... I bought their connector kit and a crimper, works GREAT!