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Sodster

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Ignition always on
« on: October 15, 2019, 06:51:28 PM »
Hi
I see a lot of posts where the scooter won't turn on. So naturaly I have the reverse problem. My ignition is always on! I can crank the engine over without the key in the ignition.
Have anyone had this problem?
Does anyone know how to measure the wiring on the ignition?
I'm guessing there is a short in the ignition lock but I can't find information on which leads should be conducting or not when the key is out.
The scooter is a KG10SA.

Any help is much appreciated! ☺️
Cheers
Patrik
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scooterfan

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Re: Ignition always on
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2019, 08:16:51 PM »
Easy to check with a Multimeter.
Any given ignition switch only has ONE incoming positive feed (+) at one of the terminals.
Just make sure the switch is in "Off" position, ground the multimeter on the chassis or battery - and do a Voltage test on all terminals at the switch. If you get a Voltage reading on more than one terminal at the switch, the switch is faulty - rather dump in a rubbish bin.



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Re: Ignition always on
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2019, 08:24:20 PM »
Scooterfan, you just made my day! I'll check tomorrow evening and post results.
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Sodster

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Re: Ignition always on
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2019, 09:27:07 PM »
The ignition switch seems to be toast. The battery feed goes through at all times. The three other wires are unaffected by key position when checking continuity between themselves or to ground or battery. I'm guessing at least one of the "dead" wires would enable the cdi box?
Resort to fault finding by replacing parts and have ordered a new switch/key kit.

Back when the package arrive.
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Sodster

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Re: Ignition always on
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2020, 07:32:22 AM »
Well it wasn't the ignition switch. The problem persists. Have looked over all cables but haven't found any strange "fixes"/re-routings or signs of damage.

Anyone knows how to measure an R/R?

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Patrik
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Re: Ignition always on
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2020, 02:39:44 PM »
Quote from: Sodster on January 30, 2020, 07:32:22 AM
Well it wasn't the ignition switch. The problem persists. Have looked over all cables but haven't found any strange "fixes"/re-routings or signs of damage.

Anyone knows how to measure an R/R?

Cheers
Patrik
Now you are guessing. The r/r should not have anything to do with the main bus being hot all the time. Pleas describe your testing of the ignition switch.
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Re: Ignition always on
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2020, 08:43:51 PM »
 on a bike!! It was switched cables at the glass fuses resulting in constant feed from battery positive.
Always check even the most obvious places.
« Last Edit: July 16, 2020, 11:33:11 PM by Stig / Major Tom »
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