Electrical Switches - Honda CB350 Repair Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 119
Checking the starter switch (1)
switch should click when the button is
pushed.
2. Ifit does not, use an ohmmeter or
continuity light to check for continuity
across the switch's primary leads (black
and yellow/red). If continuity does not
exist, replace the switch.
3. Connect a fully charged 12—volt bat—
tery to the primary leads, then check for
continuity across the starter switch high—
tension leads as illustrated. If there is no
continuity, replace the switch.
Electrical Switches
All electrical switches are easily
checked with an ohmmeter or self—
powered continuity light after discon—
necting the switch leads at the plastic
connectors.
IGNITION SWITCH
1. With the key turned to the first posi—
tion, check for continuity between the
black and red leads. If continuity does
not exist, replace the switch.
2. With the key in the first position,
continuity must exist between the brown
and the brown/white leads.
Checking the ignition switch (1)
3. With the key in the second position,
continuity must exist between the red
and brown leads.
CLUTCH SWITCH
1. Late models have a clutch starter
switch incorporated into the clutch lever
holder to prevent operation of the elec—
tric starter when in gear with the clutch
engaged.
2. Check for continuity between the
green and green/red switch leads. Conti—
nuity should exist only when the clutch is
disengaged.
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES
1. Check for continuity across the front
brake light switch terminals. Continuity
should occur when the brake lever has
moved 5—10 mm (0.2—0.4 in.), measured
at the tip ofthe lever.
2. Check for continuity between the
black and green/yellow leads to check
the rear brake light switch. Continuity
should occur when the brake pedal has
moved about 25 mm (1 in.). This switch is
adjustable.
Checking the front brake light switch (1)
KILL BUTTON
1. The kill button should show no con—
tinuity between the black and the
black/white leads when in either "off"
position. When in the "run" position,
there must be continuity.
NEUTRAL SWITCH
1. Remove the left crankcase cover.
With the transmission in Neutral, check
for continuity between the switch and
the crankcase. There should be continu—
ity.
2. When the transmission is in gear,
there should be no continuity.