Starter Switch difference between interstate CF and touring C/CT

[Racernick]

Hey all so starter switch went out on the CF so having a parts C/CT at the house took the switch off it.  It worked to start the bike but had one wire different the CF. Not sure what the difference in the wire switch would be any ideas???  Just noticed now with that switch installed the headlight doesn't work. Not being near the bike currently i can’t unplug it and see if  headlight turn back on after unplugged will be my first test when i see the bike again.

Cf part numbers are 35013-MBY-010 or 35013-MBY-000

C/CT part number are 35013-MZO-010 or 35013-MZO-010

[The emperor has no clothes]

The Interstate models have a relay wired in to their starter circuits. I suspect this is the difference. I imagine there is a way to get around this, but I’d have to check out the wiring diagrams. Most of the time the starter switch assembly can be cleaned up to work just fine.

[Jims99]

Interstate housing and wires are different. Throttle cables come out in a different way. Headlight runs through the starter switch and will not work if not wired right. 90% of the time the switches can be cleaned up and work just fine. First try soaking all of them (left and right side) with WD-40 and moving them on and off. If you have to take them apart to clean, do it in a plastic bag incase a spring goes flying. The old grease in them thickens up and WD usually works just fine.

[Chrisj CMA]

Keep the Interstate assembly. Crack both open and just replace the little white plastic switch unit. Or, just do the maintenance to get the IS one working again.

[Joe333x]

Interstate housing and wires are different. Throttle cables come out in a different way. Headlight runs through the starter switch and will not work if not wired right. 90% of the time the switches can be cleaned up and work just fine. First try soaking all of them (left and right side) with WD-40 and moving them on and off. If you have to take them apart to clean, do it in a plastic bag incase a spring goes flying. The old grease in them thickens up and WD usually works just fine.

This stuff works well for switches. My high beam switch was intermittent and now works perfectly.
https://www.autozone.com/miscellaneous-cleaners-and-degreasers/electrical-parts-cleaner/p/crc-qd-electronic-cleaner-11oz/128435_0_0?searchText=Qd+cleaner

[Jims99]

This stuff works well for switches. My high beam switch was intermittent and now works perfectly.
https://www.autozone.com/miscellaneous-cleaners-and-degreasers/electrical-parts-cleaner/p/crc-qd-electronic-cleaner-11oz/128435_0_0?searchText=Qd+cleaner
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I use that also, but only when I pull them apart to clean. This takes the grease away then I add new grease.

[Steel cowboy]

I believe there is a difference since Interstate models have acc all the way to the left on the ignition switch for the radio to stay on when engine is off and lights too

[Joe333x]

This stuff works well for switches. My high beam switch was intermittent and now works perfectly.
https://www.autozone.com/miscellaneous-cleaners-and-degreasers/electrical-parts-cleaner/p/crc-qd-electronic-cleaner-11oz/128435_0_0?searchText=Qd+cleaner
I use that also, but only when I pull them apart to clean. This takes the grease away then I add new grease.

What parts are you adding grease too? I thought we were talking electric contacts here.

[Jims99]

This stuff works well for switches. My high beam switch was intermittent and now works perfectly.
https://www.autozone.com/miscellaneous-cleaners-and-degreasers/electrical-parts-cleaner/p/crc-qd-electronic-cleaner-11oz/128435_0_0?searchText=Qd+cleaner
I use that also, but only when I pull them apart to clean. This takes the grease away then I add new grease.

What parts are you adding grease too? I thought we were talking electric contacts here.

Dielectric grease. Helps keep out water and corrosion. Does not conduct electricity so nothing will short out. Use it around the contacts. If it gets on them, it will move off when switching on and off. I also use it on lightbulbs, mainly on my trailers.