mike53 Posted August 17, 2023 Share #1 Posted August 17, 2023 why am i having trouble getting a replacement ignition switch for my venture every place i look its not in stock or they want 2 to 3 hundred dollars when they do have it in stock that seams kinda high to me for a ignition switch i have seen a few videos of how to rebuild one. My issue is when turning it to the ON position i have to turn it back and forth till it goes to the the ON position but i will not start i have to find a sweet spot between the ACC and ON position to get it start last week i was riding down the road lost all power had too pull over and find that spot again any advise and direction to go is appreciated TY Mike Steele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Du-Rron Posted August 23, 2023 Share #2 Posted August 23, 2023 Motorcycling is expensive. Just the nature of the beast. If you are sure it is your ignition switch, have removed the tank and inspected the wiring, made sure it does not already have a relay kit installed, then you really may have a bad switch. Ignition Switch Repair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted August 23, 2023 Share #3 Posted August 23, 2023 You may have tested the switch already, however if you want to double check here is a procedure I wrote. Swicth Test.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted August 24, 2023 Share #4 Posted August 24, 2023 On the site here there is a procedure in the tech section I think, for cleaning the contacts up. Also under the tank there is the leads that go the the switch. Loose or bad connection puts a draw and melts the plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratmanXj Posted August 24, 2023 Share #5 Posted August 24, 2023 My '99 started to have the intermittent contact issue last year. I followed the switch repair procedure linked above and polished my contacts with a fine brass brush. I also found a slightly deformed/overheated connector and replaced that as well. Bike is working great again with the switch turning ON 1st try and no longer have the phantom power draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike53 Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share #6 Posted October 15, 2023 I have tryed the website partzilla order it and got a refund because part is no longer available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1MECH Posted October 15, 2023 Share #7 Posted October 15, 2023 Have you tried Pin Wall Salvage? Here is a link that may help. https://pinwallcycle.com/index.php?cPath=156_157_182_2724 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted October 19, 2023 Share #8 Posted October 19, 2023 At one time I had sourced out for a fellow in Iceland or somewhere a generic switch with a key that would work with the bypass relay and key bypass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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