BMW Aux light switch faulty

[original_concept]

Knock yourself out:

http://www.bohling-eisele.de/PDF_Do..._08/german/montage_scheinwerfer_LED_GS_08.pdf

 

[stabtherasher]

On mine, it would work once switched on and the switch pressed in a little farther but off when released.
If you don't want to simply buy another; are reasonably competent at fixing things and are a tight b...... you can take it apart and in my case find that the rocker switch was a bit shy of keeping the microswitch pressed in.
Fixed by cutting two small rectangles of clear plastic from blow moulded packaging which allowed it to keep the switch pressed in. Still works as it should.

Perfect solution - exactly what I did when I had the same problem. It worked a treat and cost nothing!

 

[ghiribizzo]

You put the plastic shim, cut to size in behind the white plastic 'pushrod'.

 

[adventurecrv]

Just repaired my '08 GSA switch started acting up on my trip to Vermont and New Hampshire. Used two pieces of plastic from a plastic screw container. Works great.

Note: I kept my switch on all the time.

Sure beats paying 100 USD for a new one.

Pretty arrogant of BMW to charge so much for a $5 part.

I did my repair without removing the wiring from the bike.

Using a small screwdriver and being very careful not to damage the black plastic housing I released the upper housing. I then pushed on the fog light switch from behind to pop it out of the upper housing, being careful not to stress the wiring harness too much. Switch comes up, upper housing comes down. I then used a small screwdriver to pop the plastic rocker off and put my plastic bits in place.

The microfiche picture helped to see how it all goes together and comes apart.

http://store.bobsbmw.com/microfiche/BrowseParts.aspx?GroupName=Lights&MBike=51732&GroupID=63

Thanks for the idea!

Chris

 

[Snaphappyuk]

Thanks ghiribizzo for the tip, I used your plastic shim idea, took less than five mins (saved taking the fecking tank off to replace the switch proper) and all working fine now, so does anyone want a spare switch ?!

Thanks again for all your help people.

Snap.

 

[ghiribizzo]

Yaay! Merry Xmas.

 

[Knoxy]

Old Thread I know but very useful. Just sorted my dodgy switch using the plastic procedure. Resented the thought of spending the cash to buy the same crapy switch. Mine had only been operated probably 20 times so hardly worn out. More like a very poor design.

Thanks All!

 

[ghiribizzo]

Hmm - design's maybe ok but crappy manufacturing tolerances possibly!
Glad you got it sorted.
Which bit of Ayrshire? Got any Caramel Wafers in? Then we'll all be round to see you.

 

[Knoxy]

Im in Dundonald, between Prestwick, Irvine and Kilmarnock. Always caramel wafers available so wire in. You can come and give me a hard time about the light usage on my GS. Too many other toys I guess

 

[tji100]

Cheeky question

So after already having the original switch replaced under warranty within the first year, the second replacement now suffers the same problem. It's obvious that replacing the switch isn't the best repair so I pulled it apart to install the 'shim'. Sadly, I stupidly rested the grey rocker on the petrol cap whilst I stripped it down and heard the central pivot/latch rod bounce into the bike somewhere. Cant's find it after hours of looking so wondered if anyone had a 'broken' switch available I can dissect?