Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: Andy52 on August 05, 2018, 18:01:24

Title: Ignition switch query
Post by: Andy52 on August 05, 2018, 18:01:24

I recently had an electrical problem with my DL650 K6. The battery showed 12.5v but would not turn over the starter. It turned out to be a dodgy battery - once I'd replaced it with another one everything worked again.

While trying to find the fault, I checked the ignition switch with the connector unplugged. The continuity was correct as per the diagram in the Haynes manual (though the wire colours are more like a later switch), but there was a 99 ohm resistance between the red wire (from main fuse) and orange/green wire (to ECM). Does anyone know if this is correct? Is there is a resistor in the switch? I tried operating the switch many times and squirting in contact cleaner but the reading stayed the same.

I'm just asking out of curiosity, since the bike is working OK now.

Title: Re: Ignition switch query
Post by: Gassoon on August 05, 2018, 21:47:27

Yes, apparently all Dl's have a resistor in the switch, to lessen the chance of hot-wiring thefts

Title: Re: Ignition switch query
Post by: Andy52 on August 06, 2018, 16:34:50

Thanks Gassoon, that makes sense.