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gary123:
Im fitting a switch like this, only its an old genuine Honda one. Where does it get the earth from for the starter ?
There is a blob of solder on top of the switch inside which activates the solenoid when earthed but it doesn't touch the handlebars, should it or am I on the wrong track altogether? [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

Johnwebley:
All the switch does is operate the solenoid/relay


The heavy current is carried by power lead to the relay,and then the starter.



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gary123:
Yes I understand that, my issue is the circuit diagram shows the switch creates a circuit by connecting the yellow/red wire to earth, but I dont have an earth conection.

Arch stanton:
The starter button simply connects the yellow/red wire to the switch cluster body. Therefore making earthing it to the handlebars.

gary123:
So it earths through the body of the switch. Mine doesn't so Im thinking something is missing from the inside.
Does anyone know what contacts the neg side of the push button to the body or the handlebars. If I use a wire to make the jump it all works ok.

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