Turn Indicator Switch question

[Scotty_imp]

The turn indicator switch (the thumb actuated one on the left grip) on my 2013 feels a little... un-Honda, kinda like there's some dried lubricant in there, but I suspect it's just in need of some attention to make it more silky. Has anyone done something like service the switch? Thank you
Scot

[the Ferret]

I've squirted some electrical contact cleaner in mine when the TS button got a little stiff, but it's 6 years old with 54,000 mileson it and ridden in all 12 months of the year in a snow belt state so gets some weather abuse.

[Lord Popgun]

Honda (at least) switchgear does have that problem occasionally. You may cure it by doing the Ferret thing, or you may have to open the 2 halves to get a good cleaning. I would advise against using WD-40. It is not a lubricant. It is a water displacement fluid and will gum up the works over time. And can soften or dissolve some plastics.

For electrical contacts I use CRC QD Electronic Cleaner followed by CRC 2-26 electrical grade precision lubricant. Sometimes I use ACF-50 but it is $$. Good stuff though.

Doesn’t HAVE to be CRC stuff, any equivalent will do.

[Scotty_imp]

Honda (at least) switchgear does have that problem occasionally. You may cure it by doing the Ferret thing, or you may have to open the 2 halves to get a good cleaning. I would advise against using WD-40. It is not a lubricant. It is a water displacement fluid and will gum up the works over time. And can soften or dissolve some plastics.

For electrical contacts I use CRC QD Electronic Cleaner followed by CRC 2-26 electrical grade precision lubricant. Sometimes I use ACF-50 but it is $$. Good stuff though.

Doesn’t HAVE to be CRC stuff, any equivalent will do.

Right on, thank you!

[max]

Scotty while you're at it maybe lubricate the 3 locks as well, i used some chain lube spray and made sure i used enough of it....
The indicator switch on my 2010 ( same as yours ) is also very lubricated and operates very light just as Popgun suggested

[jtopiso_imp]

Or you can use WD-40 for cleaning only, then dry completely, and then apply some "pot cleaner".

Pot-cleaners are like CRC with lubricant (used for rotary controls on audio equipment). You can find it on any electronics store or music store.

[Inhouse Bob]

Good info here. I will go do some cleaning. God knows I have nothing else going on