Right combo switch

jnrugg

Member

• Nov 12, 2019

• #1

I have a 2002 RT that I had a little drop on the right side 2 years ago.
The right side turn signal switch finally gave up the ghost.
Is there anything repairable in it or should I be looking to replace the combo switch?

TIA!!

 

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BC1100S

Left Coast Rider

• Nov 12, 2019

• #2

I think you're looking at replacing the entire switch. Between $287 and $316 depending on whether or not you have heated grips. Also serial number dependent. Illustration #61_1680....

https://shop.maxbmw.com/fiche/DiagramsMain.aspx?vid=51765&rnd=07242017

 

roninbuffalo

Member

• Nov 12, 2019

• #3

I’m cheap. I would look at market place here, Beemer Boneyard, and Ebay for the part. I have had success from all of these.

 

gsaddict

Pepperfool

• Nov 12, 2019

• #4

Whats actually broken? I have some parts for them,
if you know how they are simple to dissasemble - there is a torx hidden screw under the part number label.
Pm me and I'll give you my email.
You can then send me some pictures of what's needed

 

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mckgtrgs

New member

• Nov 13, 2019

• #5

When you say it gave up the ghost what exactly is it doing. the reason I ask if it just pushes and does nothing to the activate the turn lamp it may need lubed. I have a pair of 01 1150 gs's and I have had them stop working, sprayed wd-40 into the button area and worked it several times to have it start working again. just an FYI..

 

jnrugg

Member

• Nov 13, 2019

• #6

PM sent to GSAddict.

It first lost it's click and a very soft feel, but it worked like this for 2 years.
Then after riding through rain this summer it wouldn't work at all, but did when things dried out.
Then it would only work if I massaged the bottom of the button.
Now even that won't work.
All other buttons work.

 

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mckgtrgs

New member

• Nov 13, 2019

• #7

that is how mine felt on both bikes opposite switches. wd40 and worked it, let it set. couple of years latter still working...may help, may not...

 

gsaddict

Pepperfool

• Nov 13, 2019

• #8

Lubing contacts is a temporary fix - the time period unknown.
The switch is defective and has lost its sealing properties if the "lube" gets to the contacts in the first place.

 

jnrugg

Member

• Mar 18, 2020

• #9

I soldered in a new switch from GSAddict, easy.
But in putting the switch back together, there is a cable guide that I remember taking off but can't remember where it goes.
I should have taken a picture I know.
Anyone have a picture or idea where it goes?
It appears to hook onto somewhere.
It has taken longer to try and figure this out then replacing the switch.

 

gsaddict

Pepperfool

• Mar 18, 2020

• #10

jnrugg said:

I soldered in a new switch from GSAddict, easy.
But in putting the switch back together, there is a cable guide that I remember taking off but can't remember where it goes.
I should have taken a picture I know.
Anyone have a picture or idea where it goes?
It appears to hook onto somewhere.
It has taken longer to try and figure this out then replacing the switch.

Click to expand...

It goes right where all the wires exit. It is full of wires.

 

jnrugg

Member

• Mar 19, 2020

• #11

I finally found a picture.
I kept putting it in upside down.
https://www.google.com/search?q=rep...AN#imgrc=k7oy1h0ZaNXVoM&imgdii=Q-DiICQFNWyxqM

 

jnrugg

Member

• Apr 3, 2020

• #12

Thanks to GSAddict I have successfully replaced the turn signal switch.
However, the starter button is hard to push.
It does go down and the bike starts, but I am afraid something will happen at the worst moment, there is no good moment.
The inside switch seems OK as far as motion.
Is there a piece that goes between the switch and the plastic button?
I am wondering if something fell off and I didn't notice it when I took it apart.
Or an alignment of some sort?