Lost my key.....while riding..
#11
ok..so i used a 12v test light, the power i got coming back lights the test light very dim.. so i checked grounds, they're all good from what i can see...so i went back further into the circuit, started at the rear pedal pressure switch.. if i unhook it from switch, and jump the 2 wires together (orange and red) the brake lights come on as their supposed to.. Bad switch then? but...i chcked for continuity and it has it when i apply the pedal..but my question is, can it have to much resistance to let the 12v pass through, but yet still check out for continuity? so im wandering if i just need to replace the switch n take a stab at it? reason being..next tuesday it goes in for new rubber on the back end so hopefully i can get this figured out REAL QUICK! lol
#12
#15
The mechanical area of the switch that is responsible for key retention has no bearing at all on the electrical performance of the switch.
#16
A switch(or wire for that matter, exactly the same) cannot show continuity(zero resistance) and then also provide resistance to current flow.
#17
Continuity will still be present even if it has resistance though...if a wire for example is wicked with corrosion n such, it'll still have passable means, just not enough for the circuit. My favorite example is starter wires...they do this alot.
#18
If the mechanical area is worn out the key will be loose and will not make and hold a good connection. A common result, for example, is that the bike will stall when stopping at an intersection. This can be difficult to track down.
#19
The wire is not providing the resistance. you are referencing a mechanical device.
Part 2.
"Passable means", and "just not enough" are a contradiction in terms.