Ignition problem??

[gaborbelan]

Hey Guys , i have a problem with this , its gonna be some problem with the ignition? How do i fix it ?

Thanks a million.
Best Regards
Gabor Belan

[Working_ZS]

Originally Posted by gaborbelan

Hey Guys , i have a problem with this , its gonna be some problem with the ignition? How do i fix it ?

Your problem is not the ignition system per se, but the ignition switch. Yours appears to be worn, causing intermittent contact. You could try to clean the electrical contacts in the switch, if you can get access to them, with some contact cleaner. However, the whole ignition switch assembly itself is available from CSC, for $29.95 US here:

http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/Igniti...-p/z30-103.htm

If it were me, I would just replace it.

Note, a new switch assembly will probably need to be re-keyed to match your existing keys by a locksmith. Alternatively, you could get the RX3 whole lock package, part #1 on the diagram, for $69.95 US. This includes new gas cap and rear seat locks keyed to match the new ignition switch.

I'm not sure what shipping would be to the UK I'm guessing, since your RX3 is Honley branded, from the US. It might be cheaper to source the part locally, if your domestic importer stocks the parts for the bikes. I know that many RX3 importers do not carry parts for the bikes, so CSC, Alibaba or Tao Bao ( if you read Chinese ) may be your best bets.

[dpl096]

I agree with Working.... Replace it and be done...... No sense in getting stranded and it will happen.

[gaborbelan]

Thank you guys, has anybody tutorial for this? How to clean in up or replace the ignition?

[Working_ZS]

Originally Posted by gaborbelan

Thank you guys, has anybody tutorial for this?

None that I am aware of. A quick "RX3 Ignition" search on YouTube only pulls up your video.

However, changing the switch does not look that hard. Glancing at my RX3, you have to:

1. Remove the two A2 stainless steel 5mm allen head bolts that retain the plastic cover that surrounds the ignition switch key cylinder.

2. Then turn the handle bars alternately to either side to access the two 8mm bolts on the underside that hold the switch in place.

3. There are two small phillips head screws that hold the wiring harness in place on the switch that then need to be removed. Since there is no pigtail on the replacement switch pictured in the diagram, I am guessing that the connector is inside the switch housing, since I did not see a connector on the wiring harness that runs to the bike. Hopefully there is a screw or tabs that you can release to gain access to the inside of the switch. I don't have a replacement ignition switch handy, so I can't say for sure what you will find here. There is also the possibility that there is a connector on the bike's wiring harness, but it is further down, under the fuel tank. In which case, you may need to lift up or remove the tank altogether in order to gain access to it.

[gaborbelan]

Thank you very much!

[RC]

I had this problem 1 1/2 years ago. I had to wiggle the key to get electrical power. Mine was still under warranty then, so I emailed CSC about it and they shipped me a new one along with a new key. I requested instructions to swap it out and they provided. Took less than an hour to swap it out.

When I first noticed it, I was on the start of a 2 week trip. It made me nervous, and it did get a little worse, with the need to wiggle a lot more to get power when I start it up, but it held up for the 2 weeks. Maybe once or twice it died on me while on some bumpy fire roads. But no reason to risk it if you don't have to, replace asap!