250sx Key switch Dash Board

[Silverado]

Small question,

I have a 250sx with a problem in the Key Switch Dash. it seems I have to twist the key to a "sweet spot" to get the green light to turn on in neutral....as long as I can keep it in that sweet spot the bike will start. obvious this is annoying and I would like to fix this.

has anyone experienced this before?

Is there another option other than just replacing the Dash? :lock:

Is dash replacement just a simple "unplug the old and plug in the new" type of deal ?

When I ride the bike and the key jiggles from the "sweet spot" is my battery still getting charged ?


Thanks guys ! :D

[oscarmayer]

you probelby need tot ake to appart, sand the contacts, use dia-eelctric grease on it and re-assemble it. common issue with old key switches. at least yours works.

[Dirtcrasher]

Mine does this also....

The keyswitch cover unscrews and then you can pop it out of the housing to replace it by the tabs; IF it's stiff available................

[Silverado]

I have not taken it apart yet...are the table the same little fuses like in a car or truck ?
I will try sanding the contacts as well....I took my spark plug out because I was having starting problem with another bike my Dad uses and sanded the spark plug and it has never worked so well !

[85Tecate]

Not sure why Oscar didnt post this. But his website has been very useful to me! Here you go, try this process.

http://www.oscarmayer.net/atc/manuals/articles/key-repair/keyfix.htm

[Silverado]

I will try that ! great website. Thank you !

[the great gazoo]

Yeah, that's real good info Oscarmyer! My SX key switch is doing the same thing. Hey Silverado, if you're wondering if the battery's charging while the neutral light isn't lit, try connecting a meter to the battery when the neutral light is off vs. on & see if there's a difference. I'd try it right now, but my meter's at work.