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Need a new ignition switch
Posted: 09 May 2023 16:35
by Fastmongrel
The key in my Strada doesn't lock in place. Found this out on Sunday when I caught the key halfway to freedom.
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Barrel has 6 connections on the back do I need to find a 6 connections replacement or can I do without some wires I don't care about a parking position
Re: Need a new ignition switch
Posted: 10 May 2023 21:17
by George 350
Hi,
I think you will need a 6 wire one. From memory the switch connects the side lights for normal riding as well as parking.
Have known to be wrong though.
George
Re: Need a new ignition switch
Posted: 11 May 2023 04:43
by morini_tom
Re: Need a new ignition switch
Posted: 11 May 2023 08:04
by Fastmongrel
Thanks for the link I did search for ignition switch but I don't think the search function is very good.
Ordered a generic version from eBay I couldn't find a genuine Honda part.
Re: Need a new ignition switch
Posted: 11 May 2023 08:13
by Fastmongrel
I am going to see if I can fit the ignition switch up front and visible while riding there's a space between the clocks and handlebars or maybe to the headlamp shell. It's not a genuine Morini headlight so don't mind a bit of plastic surgery.
Re: Need a new ignition switch
Posted: 12 May 2023 19:23
by Fastmongrel
Re: Need a new ignition switch
Posted: 12 May 2023 20:26
by MickeyMoto
Didn't the K2 have the switch on the left of the instrument console? If so, would the wiring loom be more suitable?
Re: Need a new ignition switch
Posted: 12 May 2023 22:25
by Fastmongrel
I have fitted the ignition switch to the right so that it doesn't foul the clutch cable. I wanted to fit it centrally but there isn't any room.
Re: Need a new ignition switch
Posted: 13 May 2023 08:09
by RedVee
Looks neat.
Re: Need a new ignition switch
Posted: 13 May 2023 11:23
by Fastmongrel
RedVee wrote: ↑13 May 2023 08:09Looks neat.
Thanks it luckily just fits. I have put a sleeve cut from a mountain bike inner tube on the body so hopefully it shouldn't rub against anything or rattle. I am making the wiring now I was thinking of colour matching to the original wires but then I found out how much wire costs these days so it's all going to be green with masking tape labels.
Re: Need a new ignition switch
Posted: 13 May 2023 14:05
by Fastmongrel
Re: Need a new ignition switch
Posted: 13 May 2023 19:23
by morini_tom
Neat solution.
I’m sure you know, but make very sure you include a diode in your wiring extension loom on the (actual) green wire.
This is to prevent a fault in the ignition switch putting battery voltage onto the green wire supplying the transducer, which will kill your transducers.
If it were me I would fit the diode at the fusebox end (like the original should have been) as this will also protect your transducers if ever your new wires got mis-connected or damaged.
Re: Need a new ignition switch
Posted: 13 May 2023 21:55
by Fastmongrel
morini_tom wrote: ↑13 May 2023 19:23
Neat solution.
I’m sure you know, but make very sure you include a diode in your wiring extension loom on the (actual) green wire.
This is to prevent a fault in the ignition switch putting battery voltage onto the green wire supplying the transducer, which will kill your transducers.
If it were me I would fit the diode at the fusebox end (like the original should have been) as this will also protect your transducers if ever your new wires got mis-connected or damaged.
I connected to the original ignition wiring system and nothing was removed so if there was a diode in the wiring it will still be there. However if I do need to fit a diode what type should I get.
Re: Need a new ignition switch
Posted: 14 May 2023 17:52
by 3potjohn
I get my cable from vehicle wiring products and did not think the cost prohibitive. Still an elegant job
Re: Need a new ignition switch
Posted: 14 May 2023 19:30
by morini_tom
Fastmongrel wrote: ↑13 May 2023 21:55
I connected to the original ignition wiring system and nothing was removed so if there was a diode in the wiring it will still be there. However if I do need to fit a diode what type should I get.
The diode is normally inline between the green wire from the ignition switch and the fusebox, at the fusebox end. But it’s often missing. If you need to add a new one then see this post for some suggestions:
https://www.morini-riders-club.com/foru ... ode#p37712
