2017-2019 HONDA AFRICA TWIN - STARTER SWITCH FIX
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I've had my 2017 model year Africa Twin since 2019 and it has done a total of 11000 miles , mostly dry. Here's a 15 minute fix to get rid of your starter button issues.
There is a known fault, which is not subject of a re-call by Honda. Basically the starter button unit, over a period of time, has bits of Carbon inside the switch, causing" arcing " of the contacts when you press the starter button. This causes the engine to start and almost stop immediately when you go to start it . Sometimes you can rev it to 6000 rpm to keep the motor spinning, but not ideal.
Various Honda AT forums say its a simple fix and it is!!!. It will take about 15 minutes to split the switch and give it a clean. I used a combination of blown air, brake cleaner and good old ACF50.
Put it back together and starts like a dream. We are December now and the bike did the start stop problem right on" q" for the video, before i attempted the fix as per the Honda Forums.
The switch is pretty robust, BUT just be aware of the power feed cables to the Red starter switch and don't pull on the unit too aggressively or else you could snap these wires.
I am no qualified mechanic so please don't slate me too much. It certainly has worked for me this quick fix.
It really is a simple job that any of you can do.
Ride safe.
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03:22 removing the starter housing
03:49 inside the switch
04:25 Cleaning the switch
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Easy and simple, saved me a trip to the dealer, thank you!
2016 AT with 28,000 miles and just recently experiencing the same issue. Watched your video and did everything you said to do. Got everything put back together, hit the starter button and big girl cranked right up! Thank you!
@gsd32i
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped😜I do miss my AT.
Had the same issue with my 2017, followed you instructions, took apart , cleaned , remounted , no more issues , thanks !
@gsd32i
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help 👍
Very informative. No problem with mine yet, but I'll know what to do when it happens. Thanks
2016 AQ/CRF1000 at 11328 Klm - 7,038 Miles, starter switch malfunctions during 2023. Watched your vid, AQ starter problem fixed within the hour, Thank You !
@gsd32i
8 ай бұрын
Glad it helped, for once an easy fix.
Brilliant video mate thanks, had issues with mine, 2016 with 19k on it, off to buy some acf50 and will give this a go, cheers 👍
Good video, thanks for the information, I might do mine as a bit of preventative maintenance. Mine has just over 20,000 k’s on her.
@gsd32i
Жыл бұрын
I would definitely recommend it , the fault kind of sneaks up on you with the bike not starting on the first go every now and again . Have a great weekend 😊
Thank you for your useful video. I have 2016 AT and had the same problem. One of my friends did a similar cleaning but he also dismantle the red switch and used some lithium grease to prevent from corosion. On the other hand, when I switch off the bike (mine is DCT) first put it to neutral and then ignition off from the red button then back to normal position of the red button. You will hear the fuel pump feading the hoses for next start, then turn the ignition key off. This works much better. I hope the info will be helpfull.
@gsd32i
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. 👍
I have a 2016 AT with 27,000 miles, got this issue after a rainstorm. Jusy sprayed down the switch with WD-40 & boom started right up, no disassembly required ;)
Amazing !!!! It works !
@gsd32i
9 ай бұрын
Yes it does!
Brilliant, thank you. My 2016 AT owned from new, just 5000 miles, been playing up for months. Thought it was the cold !! Today, total failure in the middle of nowhere, only starting after 'fidleing' blindly with it. Found and followed your video and 🤞 instant 100% improvement. Hope that's it for now. Thanks again 👍. ****9 June 2024 Update ****- I used electical contact cleaner when the problem started again. Seems if water gets in the switch the contacts suffer 'white corrosion'. I found using ACF or WD40 attracts dust and grime, causing contact issues again. Hope this helps.
@gsd32i
Жыл бұрын
Yes I nearly got caught out on a trip too ! Glad it helped 👍
@jackk8422
Жыл бұрын
My 2016 will not idle below 32f if the battery is low.
@gsd32i
Жыл бұрын
@@jackk8422 keep it on a trickle charger when not being used . Not sure why the high revs though 🤔
@eddieflueger4926
Ай бұрын
I took a ride to Mexico this winter after trailering from Minnesota to Big bend national Park in South Texas. On the way back it rained from Texas to Iowa and then snowed the rest of the way home on an open trailer. After setting for a month my bike developed the same problem
Good job
@gsd32i
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it really solved the issue 👍
Wear some latex gloves using brake cleaner there's some nasty compound's in that stuff, an alternative would be electrical contact oil Wurth do some good stuff! 👍
I've a diff bike, but I had a problem with the kill switch! A quick spray with wd40 fixed it!
2017 with 31000 km still good
Hello, I have the same bike, it was running, there was no glitch, and now the gas pump does not open. What is the glitch, friends?
@gsd32i
Жыл бұрын
Not sure........hope u get it sorted 👍
2017 AT 1000 4190 miles 6 Speed. Jumping in here to ask for help. I recently purchased this bike, it's in impeccable condition, couldn't ask for a cleaner machine. That being said, I started the bike this morning to let it warm up, while I'm putting on my jacket and helmet the engine stops and will not start, it was at idle maybe 4-5 minutes. Battery is strong, display lights up, headlight is strong but nothing when I press the starter button. I'm at a loss, completely baffled, I disconnected the battery cable to hopefully "Reset" any settings but still nothing. If the "Starter Switch" is corroded or bad, would the engine quit running?
@gsd32i
7 ай бұрын
Hi Mark . When I had my AT the signs of the starter switch being in need of a clean were …… difficult to start and when it did you had to rev it to keep it from stalling , I was putting my helmet on during this time and then when I was about to set off the bike would stop …. Eventually it just wouldn’t start … hence a KZread search !!!! I’m not a mechanic but I would give the switch a clean like the video as it only takes 10 minutes .
@markcogburn3137
7 ай бұрын
Thank you. I did your same cleaning routine as best I could, used compressed air, starting fluid and WD-40 but no luck. Checked all fuses. Maybe a new switch is the cure, I’ll let you know. Enjoy your content, keep it up!
@gsd32i
7 ай бұрын
@@markcogburn3137 That’s a shame it didn’t do the trick . Try some of the AT forums ?
@markcogburn3137
7 ай бұрын
@@gsd32i Yes, joined one today, hoping to get to this figured out in a day or so. I’m confident I will.
@markcogburn3137
7 ай бұрын
Following up on my 17 AT. Being new to the bike I didn't realize when you turn the key switch to "On" the fuel pump primes and a few other noises occur. It was not doing this and should have been. What I thought was a corroded on/off switch turned out to be a bad fuse in the "Eng Stop" circuit under the seat. My friend and I both checked the fuses but it wasn't until the fuses were checked with a Circuit Tester that we figured it out. Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it. Bike runs great, enjoying every minute!
So it’s ten days later any issues ?
@gsd32i
2 жыл бұрын
Nope. Air Temperature of around 8 degrees centigrade and starts like a dream.
Mine wont start after washing and the battery heat up....maybe water leak in the starter switch.
@gsd32i
2 жыл бұрын
hi. have you tried taking the switch apart like the video? try that and clean and dry the inside.
@ridewithvisu3680
2 жыл бұрын
@@gsd32i yes will try it.
seriously you only cleaned the outside of the switch? 🤕
honda quality, stupid switch failed...
Excellent video........and DEFINITELY better than revving a cold engine to 6000rpm😂
@gsd32i
10 ай бұрын
Absolutely