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Tiger Time => Girly Talk (1999 - 2006 Tigers) => Electrickery => Topic started by: pit0rz on August 12, 2018, 09:10:30 PM

Title: Front brake switch
Post by: pit0rz on August 12, 2018, 09:10:30 PM
stopped working some time ago, finally got sround to ordering a new one.  looks simple enough.
Removed the old switch, plugged in the new switch and the brake light is on all the time.  :icon_scratch:
Put the old one back on, tail lights appear normal, rear brake switch works as expected.

Any  ideas?  I guess it's possible I got a 'bad' new switch?
I'm not good with the electrical stuff...

Steve P.
2003 955i Tiger
Title: Re: Front brake switch
Post by: Bigyam on August 17, 2018, 09:20:17 PM
Hi, Not had dealings with the switch myself but could the wires e the wrong way round ?
Title: Re: Front brake switch
Post by: pit0rz on August 19, 2018, 12:53:39 PM
Tried them each way, this really has me stumped.
Title: Re: Front brake switch
Post by: Mustang on August 19, 2018, 01:12:54 PM
If the switch is normally open or normally closed will make all the difference in theworld.
What happens with new switch and lights when you squeeze the lever?
Title: Re: Front brake switch
Post by: pit0rz on August 19, 2018, 08:46:29 PM
With new switch plugged in, the brake light is on until the lever is squeezed, then the light goes back to running lights only.
Title: Re: Front brake switch
Post by: JayDub on August 19, 2018, 09:16:09 PM
Mustang has given you a hint... (wrong switch?)  :augie :icon_wink:
Title: Re: Front brake switch
Post by: pit0rz on August 19, 2018, 09:22:05 PM
I guess it's possible, Triumph put the wrong switch in the bag with the right part number... and it looks just like the original (except for the "Made in China" markings on the switch body, packaging says Made in Japan"
Title: Re: Front brake switch
Post by: Mustang on August 19, 2018, 10:27:15 PM
You have a normally closed switch
YOU NEED a normally open switch
Title: Re: Front brake switch
Post by: pit0rz on August 20, 2018, 12:34:41 AM
Yea, I get that but we're talking OEM parts here
Title: Re: Front brake switch
Post by: Mustang on August 20, 2018, 02:06:46 PM
The correct one is probably no longer available and that's a substitute part.....trust me triumph don't have a clue when supplying parts for their own outdated stuff.
Like coolant sensors etc etc

Most likely even if you order a new switch you will get exactly what you have now . The wrong switch.
Title: Re: Front brake switch
Post by: Mustang on August 20, 2018, 02:20:41 PM
Bike bandit.com
Lists the front brake switch as t2021217
For 15 bucks
I'd go for it
Title: Re: Front brake switch
Post by: pit0rz on August 20, 2018, 05:06:07 PM
That's the 'new' one that I have.  :nap
Title: Re: Front brake switch
Post by: Timbox2 on August 20, 2018, 06:30:48 PM
Maybe theyve given you a right hand drive switch for UK bikes.

Sorry, I'll get me coat :hat10
Title: Re: Front brake switch
Post by: pit0rz on August 20, 2018, 07:51:13 PM
Well, after a bit of googlin' it seems this switch is used on everything from Triumph Tigers to Hondas and Kawi's and probably much more.  During this revelation I see a note on an ebay'ers ad that says:

"NOTE: PLEASE COMPARE THE PICS SHOWN TO YOUR SWITCH BEFORE ORDERING!
The switch would be NORMALLY CLOSED if you are just holding it in your hand, because the button would be out.
And the switch would be NORMALLY OPEN if you have it properly installed and NOT touching the lever, because the brake lever would be pushing the button in.  And then again, the switch would be NORMALLY CLOSED if you have it installed, and you are pulling in the lever."


So apparently I'm a doofus and I will test this all out as soon as I get home from work.
Title: Re: Front brake switch
Post by: pit0rz on August 21, 2018, 12:34:44 AM
 :m suspicions confirmed, when installed correctly and not just holding it in my hand, the brake lever depresses the switch naturally OPENING the circuit.  When you squeeze the brake lever, the switch is RELEASED closing the circuit and viola!  :qgaraduate

Thanks for your help!
Title: Re: Front brake switch
Post by: Mustang on August 21, 2018, 09:29:48 PM
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