Mag switches not working

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Mag switches not working

Postby Graham Mac » Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:02 am

HELP NEEDED
When shutting Rotax 582 down with Mag1and Mag2 The motor keeps running,have to shut down with choke,will check earth connection.what other advise can you guys help me look out for?
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Re: Mag switches not working

Postby Z-MRP » Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:50 am

Have just had the same problem and found that the wire had broken where it was crimped on the push on terminal which connects onto the mag switch.What had happened was the wire was broken but the insulation remained connected to the crimped section on the terminal.Check wires at back of switchs by giving them a pull and if broken the insulation will stretch.
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Re: Mag switches not working

Postby Graham Mac » Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:57 am

Thanks Z-mrp
will pull the switches out and chek.Pod is a son o a bitch to work on...have to come in underneath.pod top not removeable.need child size hands to get in.will battle through it and remove the switches to check.
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Re: Mag switches not working

Postby Tumbleweed » Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:50 pm

Check it's not your starter running. Sticky switch :oops:
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Re: Mag switches not working

Postby Graham Mac » Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:08 pm

Problem was in the switches...........thanks Guys...allways good to get another opinion.
All sorted now.running like it should.mag drop like the book.
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Re: Mag switches not working

Postby zucac » Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:25 pm

check all earth wires (!!)

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