RoTorKev Posted May 30, 2023 Share #1 Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) Has any one had an ignition switch fail so that power to the bike remains on even when the key is off? This is happening on my bike. I got off of work this morning and my battery was low and wouldn’t start the bike, I got a jump, and when I got home the power would not shut off. I have the battery disconnected now. edit: I have the bypass relay installed, could the relay have failed closed? Edited May 30, 2023 by RoTorKev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted May 31, 2023 Share #2 Posted May 31, 2023 I suppose its possible. I think I have had maybe 2 or 3 relays go bad in the years I have made the harness. Its just a standard 5 pin Bosh type. I guess on the extremes outside, the switch could be compromised. But if the key turns not likely, usually what happens is the contacts arch and then dont make good contact to start/run the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoTorKev Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted May 31, 2023 Thanks DJ, I will have some time to look at it this weekend, I'll post what I find. I think I have a relay in the tool box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoTorKev Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share #4 Posted June 2, 2023 The bike will start and run, power does not shut off when the key is off and removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoTorKev Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share #5 Posted June 2, 2023 Could this be a starter relay? I have the ignition switch completely disconnected and when I connect the battery power comes on and the starter will motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDawson Posted June 2, 2023 Share #6 Posted June 2, 2023 If the starter is spinning the starter relay is stuck or somehow getting power to close the relay. I’m my experience that relay has stuck open, but if the contacts arced and welded closed it could cause that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted June 3, 2023 Share #7 Posted June 3, 2023 May want to check the starter button as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoTorKev Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share #8 Posted June 5, 2023 Thanks for the replies, I installed a new starter solenoid, did not fix the problem, looked at the start button and it looks ok, connected the battery with the start button disconnected and still gettin power on with the ignition in the off position. Any advice on where to look next would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoTorKev Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share #9 Posted June 5, 2023 I think I might have found the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoTorKev Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share #10 Posted June 5, 2023 I have a new connector on the way. I’ll post an update when I get it installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoTorKev Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share #11 Posted June 6, 2023 Fixed! It was the connector pictured in my previous post. Put in a new one and everything is working normally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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