Kill Switch no worky

[levi1864]

Crashed a couple weeks ago in a creek, not totally submerged but might have gotten the wiring harness wet and kill switch was prob wet too??? Kept the bike running too... Anyway I noticed after the ride the kill switch no longer works. The headlight still works, I removed the taillight last fall due to another creek jump/crash (long story). I installed a spare kill switch this past weekend and traced wiring to the coil no apparent shorts/breaks... do you think I might need a new coil? It runs fine just can't kill it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[darrylabrown]

Go back to the same creek and jump the exact oposite direction.

Drop bike, kick twice and it should work. Kawasaki Karma.

 

[JasonRan]

So is the bike still running right now? :)

Seriously, it may just be that the switch got some water in it and the contacts are corroded. You may check that out. Or did you already? You may have said that. Nevermind...my brain is dead after work today.

 

[levi1864]

So is the bike still running right now? :)

Seriously, it may just be that the switch got some water in it and the contacts are corroded. You may check that out. Or did you already? You may have said that. Nevermind...my brain is dead after work today.

bike runs great... just can't kill it. i have tested 2 switches both same result... I'm thinking new coil or wiring harness... :think:

 

[Wudscrasher]

My kill switch stopped working after replacing the bars. Apparently, one of the 2 wires inside the switch housing loosened from its metal contact. I reattached the tiny pulled wire and voila! Works fine. Something to consider before you tear into the harness.

-- CJ

 

[19Brendan81]

My kill switch only works at low RPM, say less than 3000. This will be marvellous when the throttle jams and the clutch cable snaps. Anyone else have this problem? Will a new kill switch fix it?

 

[FruDaddy]

Check he connections at the other end of the wires. The kill switch usually works by grounding out the coil or CDI. Pushing the button completes the ground circuit. Since the bike runs, I don't think it's the coil at fault.

 

[strader]

I used to have problems with mine. I cleaned it out with some electrical contact cleaner and it has worked fine since. You would be supprised how much dirt and grime finds it's way in there.

 

[levi1864]

Check he connections at the other end of the wires. The kill switch usually works by grounding out the coil or CDI. Pushing the button completes the ground circuit. Since the bike runs, I don't think it's the coil at fault.

Thanks ... good point!

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