Triumph Quit Ignoring Your Ignition Problems


Hello Baldy and welcome to the forum. I have not had this issue with mine thankfully, but others have and many fixes are here in this thread and a few others. BTW, when you get a chance, please go to the "Introduce yourself" thread and let us know a little about your riding back ground. Thanks.
 

Hello Alaskan and welcome to the forum from Virginia. I hope the EB kit is an easy fix for you.
 

I just had a new one (with blue internals) to fail. It had very few miles on it.
 
Alaskan Rocket Rider said:
How did switch repalecment go I have one on order and was trying to figure how to remove the old one. Were you able to use the original key?
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Yes you can use the original key you just take the lower electronic switch out and use the upper key section. You have to add different bolts to replace the break offs but it works fine.
 

Sounds like it could be a burnt wire or connector in the connector block under the tank carrying the wires from the ign switch. It could be the switch but pull that connector apart and see if all is good before going to that trouble and expense. Any sign of burning or overheat could be the trouble and you can bridge the connector - either just the offending wire or all of them. If you're lucky, that will be all you need to do, although the cause of the overheating will still be there. You MUST fit headlight relays if you haven't already.
 

If hitting the bars against the stops fixes it, albeit temporarily, the problem is most likely in the connections/connector block rather than the switch itself. It won't keep working, as I found out the hard way.
 
An update on my electric problem concerning the gauges. I unplugged the old switch without removing it and plugged in the new switch. It did not fix my problem. I have an extra ignition switch if anybody needs one.
 
Had this problem month befor last. Turning the bars left or right and the electrics disconnected and recycled. If running, would shut off and recycle. Traced everything. Eventually pulled the bottom of the key ignition cylinder out. The white ignition wire was comletely separated from its soldered contact point. Moving the bars was enough to allow temporary contact points. Re-soldered it on and put the lower column connector back in. Voila! Fixed good as new. No new screws needed. Just a lot of careful prying on the plastic clip holds. Also installed the EB kit at same time and ordered my keyless system.
 


I think everyone should create a petition to triumph. they need to be told...
 
STRIPES said:
An update on my electric problem concerning the gauges. I unplugged the old switch without removing it and plugged in the new switch. It did not fix my problem. I have an extra ignition switch if anybody needs one.
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are you talking about the key part or the electric (wires & switch) that go to the connector under the tank?
 
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