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High low beam switch

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Ryan22, Apr 9, 2015.

  1. Ryan22

    Ryan22 New Member

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    My high low beam switch does work all the time. High works find but low beam works when it wants to. Is there a way to fix the switch cause I can't find any replacements. It on a 1983 xj750
    Thanks
     
    Ryan22, Apr 9, 2015
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    Hotcakesman Active Member

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    if only there was a vendor on here that sold all parts for these bikes!

    Look up to the right!
     
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    lots of places to look before you get a new switch, fuse box, bulb socket, bulb, connectors, the crud in the switch
     
    Polock, Apr 10, 2015
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    Have you tried removing the switch and clean the contacts and lubricate with dielectric grease? Trace the wires from the switch to the headlamp bucket and look for poor connection or bare wire.
     
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    the problem is the switch, tried cleaning it ,works better but not perfect. how do u get dialectic grease in the switch? cause the switch it self u can't take it apart
     
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    I would try spraying electrical cleaner in there and work the switch back and forth.

    FU
     
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    I tried to find a replacement on XJ4ever but no luck. Can only find some for xj550,650, not xj750 midnight maxim. Who do I have to talk to for parts on this site?
     
    Ryan22, Apr 12, 2015
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    Is the only problem the headlight high/low beam switch? If so it can be replaced separate from the entire control pod assembly. We should have a good used one available.
     
    chacal, Apr 12, 2015
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    I got the high low light switch working like new now, but now I need a side stand stop switch, was wondering is you can help me out, thanks
     
    Ryan22, Apr 20, 2015
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  11. chacal

    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    Hey Ryan, sent you a private message about the sidestand switch, check your inbox!
     
    chacal, Apr 20, 2015
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    Ribo Prefectionist

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    Side stand stop switch - jeez - better leave the training wheels on as well... :p
     
    Ribo, Apr 21, 2015
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    How is that a helpful comment?
     
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    It's not - it was just a silly joke, hope Ryan can take it. I'm grumpy today and feeling punchy. You know all these safety switches are my pet-peeve, and we don't need to get into it again. I respect those that love them, but my opinion is that they give a false sense of security and are a real PITA when they go bad and you can't start the bike.
     
    Ribo, Apr 21, 2015
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