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Gregory Scott 16248
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« on: September 09, 2020, 06:06:46 AM »
I think my neutral safety switch broke on my 99 Interstate. The green (N) light will not go out in any gear. I can get the bike to start and run. Do I just need to replace the switch or is there something else that has broken or need to be replace?

Thanks, Greg
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« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2020, 06:14:23 AM »
Shorted wire coming out of the front transmission cover?
The switch provides a ground path for the light so if its wire is pinched=light on.
Give that a good visual inspection.
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« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2020, 07:54:29 AM »
Sounds like the clutch diode or here went south. When it does the neutral light stays ON.
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« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2020, 07:20:34 PM »
Trying to think this through, would the bike run/drive if the neutral light is on?

I suppose it would run, even when you're in gear. This of course is a safety issue.
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« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2020, 07:53:43 PM »
Had that happen once. When riding in the rain. Once it dried out (2days later) it started working normally again.
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