mistergrumpy
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| posted on 15/5/07 at 07:48 PM |
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Neutral Switch
Had a bash at starting my engine again. Figured I'd better sort it sooner rather than later and now I'm getting no neutral light whereas I
did before.Bit of jiggery pokery and I think the switch is knackered so I'll have to get a new one but I was just wondering out of interest if
anyone knew how the thing works?
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Guinness
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| posted on 15/5/07 at 07:57 PM |
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I'm not sure which engine you are using, but on the ZZR1100 it's a circular disc with a insulated material on it in a C shape (with a bit
missing) and a spring loaded contact.
When you are in gear the disc is in an orientation where the contact hits the insulation. When in neutral it makes contact with the metal, makes a
route to earth and the light comes on.
I've lost the neutral light a few times, but it's usually the lead coming off! Start simple, check the lamp, then the lead, before
thinking about the more complex bits.
IMHO
Mike
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stevec
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| posted on 15/5/07 at 07:57 PM |
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Its a track to earth for the warning light..
Steve.
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mistergrumpy
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| posted on 16/5/07 at 07:09 PM |
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The neutral switch on the C1 engine is just like a screw with what looks like a slightly differnt core running through into the gearbox area.Haynes
book says to check for continuity between the contact and the crank case and I have none so thats a fail apparently. If I touch the contact straight
to earth then, then the light should come on eh?
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