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Old 18-06-12, 03:03 PM   #1
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Default Pointy ignition switch connector.

Hi all...
Ive finally discovered the root of my ignition problems...
Every now and then i could put key in ignition and, nothing, no lights, no whirring of fuel pump etc etc, wiggle the wire and Bingo....

Delved into the problem this morning and found this where the wire from the ign connects under the bike


My question is that if i was to purchase a second hand ignition barrel, is there any way of simply replacing the wires as i dont want to faff about with different keys etc...

Any other solutions welcome!
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Old 18-06-12, 03:04 PM   #2
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Default Re: Ignition Barrel Wiring

There is a connection in there,... but its intermittent.... so my current fix is a long zip tie around the connector that hangs out the side of the bike... so if it doesnt work.... joggle the zip tie... Hey presto!

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Old 18-06-12, 03:10 PM   #3
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Default Re: Ignition Barrel Wiring

Won't last...
Will go pop properly when you press the horn or something on the motorway and leave you stuck in lane 3...

Cut connector out, replace with another one/bullets/whatever. Do proper job and be reet.

Also you can use relay to feed headlights (highest draw item...) to reduce heat there and also give brighter lights.
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Old 18-06-12, 03:14 PM   #4
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Default Re: Ignition Barrel Wiring

Get it fixed mate. If you're at full lean doing 60mph and all the power cuts out, will you be able to wiggle the cable tie in time?

Ideally, replace the whole connector. A quick repair would be to bypass the melted terminal - i.e. cut the wires either side of the connector and join the two ends directly.

Do a search on "dreaded green connector" and you'll find loads of info.

EDIT: Beaten to it.
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Old 18-06-12, 03:21 PM   #5
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Default Re: Ignition Barrel Wiring

Im fully aware of the risks... its only a temporary fix untill i can find a more permenant solution (i meant to mention the word Temporary into my second post)

Ive searched for the green connector issue.... can anyone point me in the direction of a suitable replacement connector.... if there is such a thing?
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Old 18-06-12, 03:22 PM   #6
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Default Re: Ignition Barrel Wiring

Cheapest option is 4 bullet connectors, crimp, then solder. Insulate and add a good gob of silicon grease.
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Old 18-06-12, 03:32 PM   #7
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Would something like this work
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kit-4-Pins...item3cc6dcfe0e
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Old 18-06-12, 04:37 PM   #8
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Nice connector with rubber seals etc but IMO too small pins.
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Old 19-06-12, 01:09 PM   #9
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Bump -- Has anyone replaced their "dreaded green connector" with anything more suitable... if so Link to a page would be handy!!

Ideally i would like to keep a connector there rather than individial bullets!!
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Old 19-06-12, 01:40 PM   #10
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[QUOTE=DanSp;2729352]Bump -- Has anyone replaced their "dreaded green connector" with anything more suitable... if so Link to a page would be handy!!

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Yep: Solder and heatshrink. (can always be desoldered if necessary).
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=168184
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