I have a DT250 that has a dodgy ignition switch. I can't find one that matches exactly, mine has ten wires but colours are hard to match. Engine no is 512-100278 and chassis is 512-001005. Does anyone know where I can check these numbers and get an ignition switch please? The colours don't quite match up on the bike between the 2 ignition switch plugs anyway!

Thanks

chances are then that someone fitted the wrong switch so you have lost some functionality

I had a horrible thought that may have happened!

so tell us more...is this a bike you recently bought and it never worked right, or one that worked just fine and recently failed?

whats wrong with the switch as you see it?

I thought that may have happened.

It actually belongs to a friend. It did run very well. We've all had a go! I replaced a headlight bulb and a faulty horn and now it won't start. The key will turn all the way round and come out in any position.

I'd see if the switch contacts can be parted, maybe the fault is there

I'll have a go, thanks.

Aye johnny" 512- thats a DT250B , IS IT A uk [ YELLOW] or usa[ orange] what year, the USA ignition is slightly different,[ extra wires] . post a picky,,

You have a UK spec bike by the sound of it. The ignition switch for the UK models does have 10 wires, in two blocks, a six and a four. Good luck on finding an ignition switch, they are as rare as hen's teeth. You can use the switch off the 100, 125, 175 or 400 models off the UK 75/76 models though so keep your eyes peeled for a breaker.

Chris.