Broncoboy36081 Posted October 22, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2014 Anyone else have a 2nd gen key that is super warm to the touch after riding or idling for a bit. Is it time to order the ignition bypass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1MECH Posted October 22, 2014 Share #2 Posted October 22, 2014 The key on my 07 was always warm to the touch after riding, not uncomfortable to touch, but noticeably warm. Ignition switches on the second gens are know for going south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncoboy36081 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted October 22, 2014 The key on my 07 was always warm to the touch after riding, not uncomfortable to touch, but noticeably warm. Ignition switches on the second gens are know for going south. Yeah had read they liked to crap out. Just think I better be safe and bypass it. It gets warm enough to feel it in my pocket a minute or 2 after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted October 22, 2014 Share #4 Posted October 22, 2014 Wont be long and your ignition switch will be failing... Suggest you might install the ignition switch by pass NOW before you get caught out on the road somewhere unexpectedly..There is no warning when it goes.. If you install the by-pass switch now.. you can still use the key as always.. When the ignition switch shorts out / fails, all you have to do is flip the by-pass switch and your able to continue riding until you get another switch....or leave it like that and no one will know.. Check it out here for details on how to do this mod. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=75398 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncoboy36081 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted October 22, 2014 Chat up and running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tz89 Posted October 22, 2014 Share #6 Posted October 22, 2014 Anyone else have a 2nd gen key that is super warm to the touch after riding or idling for a bit. Is it time to order the ignition bypass? Yes, over due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncoboy36081 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted October 22, 2014 Hey Eck. Thinking of going with the plug and play a member on here has. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncoboy36081 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted October 22, 2014 Yes, over due. Kinda figured that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utadventure Posted October 22, 2014 Share #9 Posted October 22, 2014 Steve (M61A1MECH) - Did I get my bypass from you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1MECH Posted October 22, 2014 Share #10 Posted October 22, 2014 utadventure, no that would be Dion djh3 that makes the ignition bypass. I make the tail light wiring adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G in SC Posted October 22, 2014 Share #11 Posted October 22, 2014 Didn't see the bypass in classified-member vendor but is on Dion's profile picture gallery. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=3001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted October 22, 2014 Share #12 Posted October 22, 2014 Hey Eck. Thinking of going with the plug and play a member on here has. Any thoughts Yep, that will work too.. Either way you choose, if your ignition switch fails unexpectedly out on the road some place, you wont be stuck and ruin your ride plans for that day. After you install the by-pass (or plug & play) mod, it brings a warm sense of security and or confidence, knowing you just eliminated one more possibility of breaking down. So do you have it installed yet............ Looking forward to meeting up with you Eck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted October 22, 2014 Share #13 Posted October 22, 2014 Listing for my by-pass kit is here. Most times if the switch still is in working condition you only need the regular by-pass. If the switch is completely gone I have a keyless set up that will get you back going. It takes the current that would normally be going through the ignition switch - across the contacts of the switch that frequently get intermittent and fail due to heat buildup - and runs that current through a relay.* the ignition switch still controls the relay coil that has been added*(unless you get the keyless model, then it is toggle switches*that you add) so when you turn on the ignition switch, the relay closed and all the current that USED to*go across the ignition switch contacts ends up at the same place but gets there via the relay contacts.* turn off the ignition switch and the power to the relay goes off too. this means that your ignition switch should not have any reason to fail and should last for the*foreseeable future! it is a simple matter to install his kit, just unplug a plug that goes to the*ignition switch and insert this relay kit in between the*plugs and also connect a ground lead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncoboy36081 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted October 22, 2014 Listing for my by-pass kit is here. Most times if the switch still is in working condition you only need the regular by-pass. If the switch is completely gone I have a keyless set up that will get you back going. It takes the current that would normally be going through the ignition switch - across the contacts of the switch that frequently get intermittent and fail due to heat buildup - and runs that current through a relay.* the ignition switch still controls the relay coil that has been added*(unless you get the keyless model, then it is toggle switches*that you add) so when you turn on the ignition switch, the relay closed and all the current that USED to*go across the ignition switch contacts ends up at the same place but gets there via the relay contacts.* turn off the ignition switch and the power to the relay goes off too. this means that your ignition switch should not have any reason to fail and should last for the*foreseeable future! it is a simple matter to install his kit, just unplug a plug that goes to the*ignition switch and insert this relay kit in between the*plugs and also connect a ground lead I will be ordering the bypass. Where is the best place to ground it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes0778 Posted October 22, 2014 Share #15 Posted October 22, 2014 If you have passing lights, while you are at it, install a relay for the passing lights! That gets that load off the ignition circuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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