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Esteban2
Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 04:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey guys, looking for a quick answer. I have a 1997 S3. It appears my ignition switch is the root of some of my issues on my bike. I just need to know, when buying a replacement do i need a two wire switch or a three wire switch? Any specific one you guys recommend?

Thanks.
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Sportyeric
Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 05:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pretty sure its three wire. One live in and two hot out. The second hot is for the headlight, so you can run (or start) without. I just spliced the two together to ensure I don't accidently go out without the headlight on.
I've also taken the plug off a broken ignition switch and spliced all the wires together. Its in my pocket so when another switch fails, I just plug in my "hotwire device."
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Kalali
Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 - 08:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What he said...Check with Al at American Sport Bike first. His price is very good. I think it was <$25.
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