Ignition that won't turn off! - SV650.org

08-11-10, 07:49 PM

Over the weekend, I found that I could turn the ignition key to the lock position and remove it and the bike kept running. I ended up using the kill switch and disconnecting the battery to protect the coils from overheating.

Before removing the ignition switch tonight, I decided to try it, and it worked perfectly.

I'm a bit baffled as to the cause as the ignition lock barrel should have a permanent connection to the ignition switch.

Anybody got any ideas?

My worry now is that at some point when I'm out, the opposite will occur and I won't be able to turn the ignition on.

08-11-10, 07:52 PM

Damp in the switch? Doesn't sound good though.

08-11-10, 08:31 PM

A good squirt of WD40 directly into the switch would probably eliminate the dampness theory

Sid Squid · 08-11-10, 09:11 PM

Check the switch is still fixed to the back of the lock barrel correctly.

08-11-10, 07:49 PM	#1
madness Guest Posts: n/a	Ignition that won't turn off! Over the weekend, I found that I could turn the ignition key to the lock position and remove it and the bike kept running. I ended up using the kill switch and disconnecting the battery to protect the coils from overheating. Before removing the ignition switch tonight, I decided to try it, and it worked perfectly. I'm a bit baffled as to the cause as the ignition lock barrel should have a permanent connection to the ignition switch. Anybody got any ideas? My worry now is that at some point when I'm out, the opposite will occur and I won't be able to turn the ignition on.

08-11-10, 07:52 PM	#2
B1k3R Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ignition that won't turn off! Damp in the switch? Doesn't sound good though.

08-11-10, 08:31 PM	#3
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ignition that won't turn off! A good squirt of WD40 directly into the switch would probably eliminate the dampness theory

08-11-10, 09:11 PM	#4
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