The Kill Switch...

kraqus

kraqus

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I have an issue with my Kill Switch on my 95 SN.
I know is the Kill switch as every time the ski dies I disconnect the black/white wires going into the e-box and BRAAPPP.....problem solved. This happened to me 3 times already and I am fed up now.

The first time it happen I open the start/stop switch, then disassembled the kill switch and found a bunch of green (copper) gooey mess built up in there. I cleaned it all good, spray some Fluid Film, put it back together and BRAAPPP...

A week later it happened again. I got Home, opened it up and found the same gooey stuff, this time it was Fluid Film but it was all green at the place where the connectors are. I figured water was getting in BUT....How is water not supposed to get in there? I mean even if I sealed it tight, there is the hole where the wires connect and water can find its way in there....regardless.

Anyways, I cleaned it all up but this time I did not spray anything. I also applied some clear silicone around the edge of the kill switch cover to assured a tight seal even though it does have a rubber seal.

I went out yesterday (this is the 3rd week in a row) and after 3 hours of riding.....BAM! it happened AGAIN :banghead:.....I was pretty disappointed but again I knew what it was. My friend towed me to a nearby beach, I opened the hood, disconnected the black/white cables and BRAAPP!!

I am back to square one now.

Should I go ahead and get a new switch all together?
Is there ANYTHING else I can try? Someone suggested Dielectric grease....is that right?
I thought that kind of grease was conductive....


Any suggestions?



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Shifty

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Next time it happens you should use a volt meter and check for continuity at the black & white wire leading to the start/stop switch next time it happens (lanyard in place). Use a thin film of dielectric the next time you rebuild the switch.
 
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smoofers

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Shifty said:
Next time it happens you should use a volt meter and check for continuity at the black & white wire leading to the start/stop switch next time it happens (lanyard in place). Use a thin film of dielectric the next time you rebuild the switch.
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I had that exact same problem and took apart the kill switch, cleaned it and greased it with dielectric grease. The next ride, the kill switch fried so bad (green goo etc) that it ate up the copper electrodes I the kill switch. I put in a newer (but used) switch and haven't had the problem since. I think my and your problem stems from the switch getting old and leaky. Replace it and save yourself the headache.
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kraqus

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Shifty said:
Next time it happens you should use a volt meter and check for continuity at the black & white wire leading to the start/stop switch next time it happens (lanyard in place). Use a thin film of dielectric the next time you rebuild the switch.
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But what is the point on doing that? I thought the Black/white cables are for the Kill switch. So the problem IS the kill switch. You say this because you want to see where exactly is the power is being drained from....e-box? sorry just trying to understand.


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smoofers said:
I had that exact same problem and took apart the kill switch, cleaned it and greased it with dielectric grease. The next ride, the kill switch fried so bad (green goo etc) that it ate up the copper electrodes I the kill switch. I put in a newer (but used) switch and haven't had the problem since. I think my and your problem stems from the switch getting old and leaky. Replace it and save yourself the headache.
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Yeah....I am Fed up already, and yes I got the same issue as you. Every time I open the kill switch there is tons of gooey sh*t in there. I will take a picture today when I open it for the 3rd time.....:banghead:

I think I will replace.


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