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Old Aug 7, 2014 | 10:28 PM
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Ok guys,

I have a question for those of you with Breakouts. When you turn your ignition off or on, does the **** pull out and in? Mine goes out and in a lot, like freely. That seems strange to me, just wondering if it is normal?

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Old Aug 7, 2014 | 11:26 PM
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not normal ... There is a small set screw on the bottom of the switch ... make sure it is tight ... I read on another post in here that another members actually fell off ...
 
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 12:28 AM
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No, that's not normal. Id check the set screw or take it to the dealer if its not the problem. Now I think ill check mine too.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 12:33 AM
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No, not normal. Mine is pretty tight, not moving in or out at all.
 
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No movement on mine
 
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Let the dealer fix it under warranty?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 04:24 PM
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Thanks all,

I didn't know there was a set screw. I will check mine tonight.

I went to the dealer today all the breakouts there had a tight ignition.

Mine seems it is about to fall off. If I can't fix it, I will take it down to the dealer.

Thanks again

Just looked at the service manual I have and I see the set screw. I went out to go about adjusting it and it is very hard to get to.

The coil is in the way and the screw (under the ignition switch) is very hard to get to. Anyone done this before?
 
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Can't you turn the ignition to the on position and will that not turn the set screw to an easier accessible position ?
 
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Originally Posted by Jbreakout13
Can't you turn the ignition to the on position and will that not turn the set screw to an easier accessible position ?
Totally agree,,, turn it and tighten,, one notE dont tighten to tight it will put the switch in a bind and then its hard to turn with the key to lock it up. Now ask me how I know
 
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Originally Posted by Jbreakout13
Can't you turn the ignition to the on position and will that not turn the set screw to an easier accessible position ?
Been a long day my friend, didn't even think of that......

Thanks, I am sure that will do it.
 
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