[DanGl1100]

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Cana scewyignition switch cause fan and fuel gauge not to work some times?

I have to wiggle the key to turn it. Fan was working then not, temp. was 3/4

the way up. I shut the bike off. Tried to turn key back on, wiggle wiggle ,the fan kicks on. Now gas gauge not working,but it was.:?

 

[knot750]

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If you can wiggle the switch and it turns on I would say yes you have a problem at the switch.The switchcould be related to one or both problems.

 

[sandiegobrass]

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If wiggling the switch changes things, then yes, something is wrong with the switch.. but keep in mind that the fuel gage and temperature gage are both powered by a 7 volt regulator.. if both gages are acting up, that would be another possible issue..

 

[sandcastcb750]

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It's funny you say that, because my 1983 Aspencade did the same thing!

I also noticed that the bike's air compressor and tail light worked or did not work depending on how I jiggled the ignition key.

I bought another '83 Aspencade, good runner, that had a non-matching ignition key. It's a fact that this model/year bike had bad ignition locks.

 

[DanGl1100]

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Thanks for your help, will change switch and see what
happens. Had problem with tach. was in the cable like
suggested . One more check off on a list of many.