clutch switch/sensor on left control ???

audio77 · Jun 2, 2004

only reason i'm asking this is because i just got all my elec wires out of the gray cover and into some barons flexi wrap so for me to chase the elec wires now would be a REAL PAIN.

my switch or sensor on the underside of my clutch lever is not working. only reason i think thats what the prob is, is because my bike wont start in any gear xcept neutral. all i can assume is that when i pull in the clutch the ecu doesnt know its pulled in. logical right? all i can figure is that the sensor is either A.) dead B.) shorted somewhere C.) not connected properly at the other end which i assume is one of the plugs in the headlight bucket. case youre wondering the wires havent been cut or internally wired so that at least rules that out. if i had just internally wired and had this prob i'd be freaking out..hehe.

anyone know which plug i would be looking for under the headlight? would REALLY save me time cutting off and re-installing the wire wrap if someone knows.

also, if that is conneccted properly, any other ideas as to what it is?

thnks guys
and ladies

senior audio

Frankenstein · Jun 2, 2004

Don't think its the clutch sensor. The bike will stop the engine in any gear if the sidestand is out - even with the clutch pulled. You might want to check the side stand switch/sensor.

Hope this helps!

KC · Jun 2, 2004

Normally the area you just worked on is the first place to look for the problem. Like Frankenstein stated the kickstand is in this same circuit. If the stand is up when you experience this, its probably a loose connection on the clutch sensor wire. Sorry I can't help you right now on its location in the plug. Should be in the service manual. KC.

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jpwarrior · Jun 2, 2004

It's a blue connector and the circuit is normally open allowing starts only while in neutral. Black/yellow and Blue/yellow to black/yellow and blue/yellow. In order to start in gear the circuit must be closed at the sidestand(up) and at the clutch (pulled in). Based on your symptoms your diagnosis is correct -it's not connected properly. Make sure the pins aren't reversed.

Frankenstein · Jun 2, 2004

I stand corrected. JP is right. Both switches are in the same circuit.

audio77 · Jun 3, 2004

thanks guys. knew i could count on you[/emoticons/emotion-2.gif] i have been soooo **** busy i havent had a min to pop the headlight out and peek in there, but i'll let you know the culprit when i figure it out.

MacWarrior · Jun 3, 2004

Great advice guys.
Great forum for that matter !!

Kyle

audio77 · Jun 3, 2004

i DO remember now, that one of the tabs that holds a pin in place (i removed the wires from the plugs to slide thru barons wrap) wouldnt engage properly back into the plug so i used a cople drops of crazy glue to help. 'just in case" so that might be the ONE wire i'm looking for.

jpwarrior · Jun 4, 2004

You might be able to wedge something behind the pin to hold it in place as well.

Frankenstein · Jun 4, 2004

You can also order these pins at places like Digikey.com

clutch switch/sensor on left control ???

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