Lost my key.....while riding..
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ok..so i used a 12v test light, the power i got coming back lights the test light very dim.. so i checked grounds, they're all good from what i can see...so i went back further into the circuit, started at the rear pedal pressure switch.. if i unhook it from switch, and jump the 2 wires together (orange and red) the brake lights come on as their supposed to.. Bad switch then? but...i chcked for continuity and it has it when i apply the pedal..but my question is, can it have to much resistance to let the 12v pass through, but yet still check out for continuity? so im wandering if i just need to replace the switch n take a stab at it? reason being..next tuesday it goes in for new rubber on the back end so hopefully i can get this figured out REAL QUICK! lol
I would assume that the switch will pass continuity, but not pass enough amps to light the light, and replace the switch. If it still does not work then you have a spare switch for later.
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The mechanical area of the switch that is responsible for key retention has no bearing at all on the electrical performance of the switch.
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A switch(or wire for that matter, exactly the same) cannot show continuity(zero resistance) and then also provide resistance to current flow.
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Continuity will still be present even if it has resistance though...if a wire for example is wicked with corrosion n such, it'll still have passable means, just not enough for the circuit. My favorite example is starter wires...they do this alot.
If the mechanical area is worn out the key will be loose and will not make and hold a good connection. A common result, for example, is that the bike will stall when stopping at an intersection. This can be difficult to track down.
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The wire is not providing the resistance. you are referencing a mechanical device.
Part 2.
"Passable means", and "just not enough" are a contradiction in terms.
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You are talking nonsense. There is no other way to say it.