Ignition switch problem

[Iowvicar]

Have a dl1000k2 Vee. With ignition switch problem. Question is do other models switch fit, and do generic ones work, ie on ebay o e can buy on for £35
A Suzuki switch is £600 which I cannot afford at present

[Rixington43]

Hi there
Is it the ignition barrel or the starter button you are having problems with?
What are the symptoms?
The RH switch gear is about £160 new but a full strip and clean is not a difficult job and helped sort an intermittent starter problem on my K7.

[Iowvicar]

The starter switch is OK, when pressed it turns over but comes up with C042

[Youngman]

I'd suggest some dirt may have got inside the barrel or the ECU connection is faulty.
You might consider taking the ignition barrel out and either having a go yourself or take it to a reputable locksmith. Insofar as bad ECU connection - usual terminal clean up might work.
Finally, look to scrapper 2nd hand option - but if you have the immobilising ignition/chip in the key, it could be a waste of time.
Good luck

[Iowvicar]

Thanks will have a go, do t know if I have chip in key, looks like a.standard key.

[Youngman]

You'll have a wee light next to the keyhole if its a chipped key.
My 2009 650 didn't have it - but my 2021 XT has a chipped key/immobiliser.
Bloody Honda started this. My 954 'blade  (2003) has their HISS system. You have to buy a 'blank' with chip, get it cut and then go through a right palaver with 100k Ohm cable on the cam sensor to program the new key *sigh*.
No keys mean new ECU, so worth the £35 for a blank chipped key.

[Rixington43]

No cips on the Gen 1, just a plain metal key.
Good luck with the ignition barrel, a generous squirt of contact cleaner and then some graphite powder in the top might be a start if you've not tried already.

[pichulec]

Lots of contact cleaner first then graphite spray for smooth operation. No immobiliser on Gen1. My 2005 1000 doesn't have one.