Hi all,
my front brake light was not turning on and so I read all the posts where it was mentioned about cleaning or replacing the brake light switch (part # 57460-17C11).
That thing is more than 20$. This is ridiculous.
After taking it out of the bike, I check for continuity with a multimeter. Without pressing on the push button, the switch was open. Pressing half-way it was closed, and pressing all the way open again. Something is wrong for sure.
After some struggle, I popped it open (see pics). While open, it seemed to be functioning correctly, so I have no idea what happened. Maybe it was stuck somehow and working on it with the screwdriver to open it fixed it?
Anyway, I found here http://cx500forum.com/forum/general-discussion/22288-stupid-brake-light-switch.html people talking about the fact that inside it is "microswitch".
Can we try to find a part number to replace the microswitch only in order to keep the entire plastic assembly and just replace the mechanical part?
Mine is working again, but if I had found out a broken spring or anything else, I would have had to replace it completely. Unless I find what is the replacement microswitch...
Any ideas?
my front brake light was not turning on and so I read all the posts where it was mentioned about cleaning or replacing the brake light switch (part # 57460-17C11).
That thing is more than 20$. This is ridiculous.
After taking it out of the bike, I check for continuity with a multimeter. Without pressing on the push button, the switch was open. Pressing half-way it was closed, and pressing all the way open again. Something is wrong for sure.
After some struggle, I popped it open (see pics). While open, it seemed to be functioning correctly, so I have no idea what happened. Maybe it was stuck somehow and working on it with the screwdriver to open it fixed it?
Anyway, I found here http://cx500forum.com/forum/general-discussion/22288-stupid-brake-light-switch.html people talking about the fact that inside it is "microswitch".
Can we try to find a part number to replace the microswitch only in order to keep the entire plastic assembly and just replace the mechanical part?
Mine is working again, but if I had found out a broken spring or anything else, I would have had to replace it completely. Unless I find what is the replacement microswitch...
Any ideas?
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