Sunny's How To: NEUTRAL LIGHT COMES ON WHEN CLUTCH IS PULLED

[sunnbobb]

GL 1100 PROCEDURE: Neutral light powers up when clutch lever is depressed.

Goldwings are designed such that the Neutral light only comes on when the gearbox is in neutral. The neutral light is not supposed to come on when the clutch lever is pulled in; Unless. of course, the gearbox is in neutral.

If your neutral light is coming on when you pull in the clutch lever, here is how to fix the problem.

There is a silicon rectifier (diode) located in the neutral switch circuit. This diode only allows current in one direction. If the diode is burnt out, say, because someone plugged the starter solenoid plug block in backward, (not saying I did that..er moving right along), then the current will back feed from the clutch lever circuit and power the neutral light.

On the gl1100, the diode is located between the left side frame and the airbox. To get at it, you must remove the airbox. Once the airbox is removed you will see the diode (note picture)

Selenium Rectifer for Neutral light GL1100..jpg

Pull and test the diode using a multimeter. A good diode will measure infinite ohms with the test leads connected one way and 6 ohms when connected the other.

diode.JPG

If the diode is bad, you can order another from Bike Bandit for about 23 bucks, part number: 628316. Purchase of a used one from Ebay or where ever is probably alright, as these seldom go out.

Plug the new diode in and test your clutch lever. Everything should now work as it is supposed to. Reinstall your airbox and ride free of the annoying neutral light coming on every time you shift.

[chewy999]

Thanks Sunnbobb, going to check mine now as my light plays up, but may be the actual switch!

[Oldest Sage]

Hmmm....mine acted up right after I had an issue with my starter solenoid...self induced?

[Toehead]

You can also replace it with a 1$ radioshack diode.

[CYBORG]

You can also replace it with a 1$ radio shack diode.

Not any more. Radio Shack is out of business

[chewy999]

Are you talking about item no. 1 on this link?

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/H ... parts.html

I couldn't find it using the 6 digit number you listed.

[Toehead]

You can also replace it with a 1$ radio shack diode.

Not any more. Radio Shack is out of business

Then a 1$ digikey or local electronics store diode. Besides, they are in chapter 11. My local stores are still open.

[hmratbam]

But it's hard to find a diode in a little black box with the blade terminals! IMPROVISE!

[sunnbobb]

Chewy, yes, that is it, thanks for the diagram too.

[chewy999]

Chewy, yes, that is it, thanks for the diagram too.

You are more than welcome after you did the real work.