Key ignition switch problem

[chocker]

Hi,
I just parked my bike and I noticed that the headlight and the dash lights were still on. The key position was in "OFF" the way it is normally. I then started the bike and tried to shut it down by the key instead of the kill switch and it stayed running. The only thing that happens when I turn the key switch off is that the turn signal lights and brake light go off. I have since disconnected the battery so as not to run it down. Does anyone know what might be the problem.

Thanks,
Mark

[FJmonkey]

Your ignition switch may be knackered. It controls the on/off functions. Otherwise you have a short else where keeping the circuits live in spite of the switch position.

[chocker]

I think that since the barrel seems not to be in great shape because the key slides out when it is in the "ON" position I should just buy another one. It costs less than 50.00$ anyway and that is probably the problem. If not, at least the ignition key goes in properly. Are you able to remove it easily? I had my manual but major cleaning by my wife resulted in it just disappearing. Does anyone have a diagram or the removal instructions possibly.

Thanks,
Mark

[Harvy]

Mark.......Randy (RPMracing - http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3Aflatkeyswitch&cat=30) will have one too you in no time.

Its just 2 screws (or maybe bolts?) to remove and it plugs into the wiring loom. You can probably do it without even having to pull the fairing off.

Harvy

[chocker]

That is really great to hear. I will buy it from RPM tomorrow. Hopefully it doesn't take that long to arrive. It's a real pain disconnecting the battery everytime I use the bike. Thanks for the help, I'll post my results when I install it.

Mark

[Pat Conlon]

Mark, check to make sure the key is not in the 3rd position which activates the parking lights.

[fj11.5]

plug and play, no tank or fairing removal ,, i used a long extension bar, 1/4" with ten mm socket

[chocker]

Instead of disconnecting the battery couldn't I just unplug the ignition. That makes it much easier if possible because it doesn't involve removing the seat everytime I stop.

Mark

[Dads_FJ]

Instead of disconnecting the battery couldn't I just unplug the ignition. That makes it much easier if possible because it doesn't involve removing the seat everytime I stop.

Mark

yup.  Also by disconnecting the ignition switch you are narrowing the problem.  That is - if the problem persists then it's not the switch.

[chocker]

Well I pulled the tank back to get access to the ignition switch connector and it was the problem. It was corroded. I cleaned it up and put some dielectric grease and it works great. Thanks for all the help.

Mark

[Steve_in_Florida]

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[FJmonkey]

Thanks for all the help.

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Recent donations also put you into the club to get one my fork tools for the cost of shipping. http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=6838.0

[fj11.5]

Thanks for all the help.

That's why we're here. Be sure to donate to show your appreciation!  donated yesterday , does that count

Recent donations also put you into the club to get one my fork tools for the cost of shipping. http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=6838.0

[FJmonkey]

donated yesterday , does that count

Does this mean you are taking the offer for the tool for donating?

[fj11.5]

im sure i could give one a good home mate, but send it off to someone closer that needs one