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Xj650 neutral switch location

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jamiedransfield, Nov 5, 2015.

  1. jamiedransfield

    jamiedransfield Member

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    Hi guys, can anyone tell me where to find the neutral switch? The neutral lught stays on in gear so need to remove and check it.

    Thanks
     
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    Under the lower left hand side Close to the shift leaver
     
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    jamiedransfield Member

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    Ok. Is it under the cover or...?
    Anyone got a picture by chance?
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    It's in the oil pan. THe neutral light staying on might mean the swith is stuck, or it mibght mean that the switch has bee bypassed.
    Look for a sky-blue wire running along the lower left frame tube (round about the shift lever region). That is the neutral switch lead (the switch grounds to the case when in neural). That wire runs to the switch. If you have a Maxim you'll be able to see it. If you own a Seca the exhaust collector pretty well blocks the view (and access).
     
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    In the middle of pic, has the wire held on with a Phillips screw.

    20150824_224624.jpg
     
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    Nice picture. Clean engine. Take note that if the engine is still in the bike and/or the exhaust system is still on, it will be hard to see and even harder to get to........
     
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    Thanks guys. That pic is awesome!!!
    Ive a seca so looks like im in for some more fun/pain playing with this.

    First up need to get a battery charger, then ill atrack this sucker and then restart banging my head against the bloody carbs.

    Thanks so much guys!
     
  8. Chuck007

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    Does anyone know:

    IF the neutral switch is bad....will this prevent the bike from sparking at all? The wire going to the starter circuit cut off relay on my bike is a dark royal blue, not a sky blue like it's supposed to be...WTF.

    Anyway...would a bad switch prevent spark?

    Thanks
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Please start a thread for your bike.
     
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    Here's 2 pics I took when I finally found the neutral switch on my 650 Seca.

    One side view, one from underneath.
     

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