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Ignition Switch wiring short. Z1000 A2 1978
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2025 6:13 pm
Author: ADRIAN H
What would cause the Brown wire in the Ignition switch connector block to short out. I went out for a ride, came home. Next day turned the key on, no power at all. Noticed the brown wire on the ignition switch connector block had shorted out. I have bought a new connector block, which is now fitted - but there is still no power when key turned on.
Re: Ignition Switch wiring short. Z1000 A2 1978
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2025 8:53 pm
Author: Kev1R
Possibly a fault within the switch itself?
I might have a spare I could post to you to try.
Obviously you've checked for blown fuses?
Let me know if you want to try a different switch & i'll have a look to see if I've still got it.
Cheers
Re: Ignition Switch wiring short. Z1000 A2 1978
Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2025 7:34 am
Author: ADRIAN H
Kev1R wrote:Possibly a fault within the switch itself?
I might have a spare I could post to you to try.
Obviously you've checked for blown fuses?
Let me know if you want to try a different switch & i'll have a look to see if I've still got it.
Cheers
Thanks for the kind offer, I thought it may be the switch so I ordered one from Zpower last night.

Re: Ignition Switch wiring short. Z1000 A2 1978
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2025 4:57 pm
Author: Mark Tiller
wiring that runs inside the bars is a weak point for the insulation wearing thru and blowing the fuse
Re: Ignition Switch wiring short. Z1000 A2 1978
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2025 7:32 pm
Author: ADRIAN H
Mark Tiller wrote:wiring that runs inside the bars is a weak point for the insulation wearing thru and blowing the fuse
Thanks.