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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 01:25 AM
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When I turn my ignition switch to off the speedo and tach are still on as well as the passing lights wont turn off.

Help guys I cant seem to figure this one out.

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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 03:06 AM
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I think its the ignition, the housing smells like ***.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 05:23 AM
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Try cleaning the contacts first. Might be the contacts got real hot and started melting and you might be due for an ignition switch replacement.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 05:25 AM
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Hi, I don`t know what bike you have. But i have an o7 electraglide, same crap happend with mine , i change the switch and bingo all better. the switch cost $57.00 not bad. took about 2.5 hours to change. do a search here, you will get the help you need to change it. Bill
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 07:35 AM
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pull your max fuse until you get it fixed to save your battery
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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Yeah, I did that LA...the ignition switch housing is now off the bike, picking up a new one today. Hope this solves my problems.

Thanks for the help guys.
 
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