Hand brake light not functional

[Ken's MKV]

Hey Everyone,

So I was checking out my FZ6 a little closer today (actually had some time from school work) and noticed that the rear brake light is not working when I squeeze the handlebar lever. It works for the foot brake though. Bike is running etc. Ideas?

Cheers
Ken

 

[Motogiro]

Check #12 on this pictorial it's the front brake light switch. Check the wires that got to it. They may have unplugged or the switch may be faulty.

Ronayers.com Microfiche Yamaha>Motorcycle>2006>FZS6V FZ6>FRONT MASTER CYLINDER

 

[RJ2112]

+1.... and if the bike is used, it may have a grunged up switch.

 

[REO Scorpio]

+1.... and if the bike is used, it may have a grunged up switch.

+1

This happened toe with only 5k on the clock. Pulled it off per recommendations, cleaned it up, ad it has worked great since.

Scorp


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[Ken's MKV]

Okay, I will give it a try once I have some spare time from exams. Thank you.

Cheers
Ken

 

[DefyInertia]

Check it from a mechanical standpoint as well. Mine was staying ON all the time because the switch had worn physically. I had to build it up with some JB weld to reinstate the proper contact.

 

[Ken's MKV]

Hm, I can hear the switch clicking when I depress the lever so maybe its faulty like you all said. I'll start by getting a new one so I can rule the part out. Will keep you updated. Thanks again

Cheers
Ken

 

[Motogiro]

Hm, I can hear the switch clicking when I depress the lever so maybe its faulty like you all said. I'll start by getting a new one so I can rule the part out. Will keep you updated. Thanks again

Cheers
Ken

You should be able to pull to two connectors off the switch and jumper them with a paper clip to see if the circuit works. If it works you can buy a new switch. If it doesn't work there is another problem and you probably will save a few bucks on a switch you don't need. Have you checked the plugs on the switch? They are push on connectors......

 

[Ken's MKV]

You should be able to pull to two connectors off the switch and jumper them with a paper clip to see if the circuit works. If it works you can buy a new switch. If it doesn't work there is another problem and you probably will save a few bucks on a switch you don't need. Have you checked the plugs on the switch? They are push on connectors......

Okay, great idea. I went out and tried it With the paperclip the light was working so it must be the switch. Will be replacing it next week. Thanks for the suggestion.

Um, can I hire you as a personal mechanic until I get used to the mechanics of the bike? My Vespa had a little of a different engine configuration :BLAA:

Cheers
Ken

 

[spine]

This happened to me earlier on in week. Little bit of wire showed the connectors were fine, just the switch. So ordered a new one off Arthur's Bike Spares on ebay (UK) and it works a treat!

The Yamaha part code for the switch is 4HM-83980-00-00