CX500 GL500 650 Global

Ignition Switch Insides and how it works.

Courtesy or Reg in Bristol. I would link to his site but it doesn't like links.
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http://www.reggiecx.uphero.com/teknix.html


Here are some pics of a Z/A/B(C?) ignition switch I stripped down when changing lock barrels.
Removing the black plastic cover, I found nasties on the blade terminals


this corrosion with some nice dampness could lead to some interesting faults

The Switched Section
The copper contacts and wipers were all in good condition
and would be used again
Heavy scoring, pitting and tracking would be suspect.
DONT LOSE THE SPRINGS !!
These little buggers have a habit of jumping out from under the two wipers so Be careful.



Heres what all the contacts do electrically



RED - Supply from main fuse
GREEN - Earth/Ground via loom
BLACK - Supply out when ignition is switched on
BLACK/WHITE - Connected to ground when ignition is switched off.
Linked to killswitch which does the same job. Stopping engine
BROWN and BROWN/WHITE -lights/parking lights
Check the wiring diagram for your model
My wiring is home made and I dont use these connectors

My cx500 turbo has a problem with the ignition. I don't know if it is the switch or a loose wire etc.

The local Honda shop said the gas tank and other things have to be removed to remove the switch, with a $200+ price tag for the work.

When I took it in, the switch worked fine if the steering was turned all the way to the right. Bike would start up etc just fine. When the steering was straightened up it would go off.

Could I get a mechanic minded poster here to advise me?
Thanks

That sounds like just a break in a wire internally or a bad multi-connector.Post on this forum as it has a specific,"Turbo" section so the guys there will be able to help,

http://cx500forum.com/index.php?/forum/ ... rbo-forum/

Thank you very much, will do.

Having problems with the forum

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Frustrating!

Use a program like CC cleaner,

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and clear your cookies with it and then try the other forum again,

http://cx500forum.com/

It's not part of this forum so you will have to join it.It's a separate forum