Clutch switch

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  1. Jeepjk

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    Went for ride Sunday, pulled into gas station went to leave and Springfield wouldn't start when I pulled the clutch in. Would only start in neutral. Taking it to shop on Thursday. Researching internet I found that there are some issues with a small strip that breaks off the clutch switch. I hope that's all it is and not a major electrical problem.
     
    #1 Jeepjk, Apr 8, 2019
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    The Clutch Switch is a pretty wimpy made item .. I have had to replace one ..
     
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    They are wimpy. I've replaced two of them.
     
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    Ditto on the replacement......
     
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  5. Jeepjk

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    Wonder if there is a way to bypass it. You think they would get another vendor to build them a stronger one.
     
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    You can run just fine without it...
    Disconnect the switch, the 598 DTC will go away and the Cruise Control will work again.
    However, the bike will only start in neutral and the clutch lever will not disengage the Cruise Control.

    I learned this when my switch failed in the middle of a road trip weekend.
    I also came to realize that both times that my switch failed, I had been working with the bars and controls prior. I may have caused both failures, but the switch is pretty frail.
     
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    I've replaced two in my '16. The design changed in the '18s.
     
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    Sounds to me like you pinched a wire there somewhere Dan,.....
    Alpal
     
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    No, both times it was the switch that failed. The arm is pretty delicate.
     
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    Oh,.......:eek::oops:o_O
     
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    Not a very good picture but is part # 11 very flimsy .. I think busted mine just pulling the clutch cable to lube it and may have slightly bumped it ..


    clutchswitch.png
     
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    Switch replaced. Im good to go. Mechanic said initial design was poor. Newer version much better.




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    TRUTH
     
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    Is this to say that the issue is not affecting the 2018 Springfields?
     
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    They are also a trick to install. the wires are about the size of sewing thread. If you're not extremely careful you'll break a wire just putting it in.
     
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    Redesigned for '18
     
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    Will the new design fit 2017 and older bikes?
     
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    No
     
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