Johnny English Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted March 10, 2013 Moderator Share Posted March 10, 2013 chances are then that someone fitted the wrong switch so you have lost some functionality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny English Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 I had a horrible thought that may have happened! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted March 10, 2013 Moderator Share Posted March 10, 2013 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny English Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 I thought that may have happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny English Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted March 10, 2013 Moderator Share Posted March 10, 2013 I'd see if the switch contacts can be parted, maybe the fault is there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny English Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 I'll have a go, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 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,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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