Turn signals working erratically after riding in a light rain!

[CY]

Riding along after a light rain I noticed that the R/S signal was on! I kept trying to cancel but it wouldn't stop. After some time they started to work normally.
The other day I washed the bike and after sitting for about 10 minutes the R/S signal was on as before! Has anyone had this happen to them? & How to fix it?
2015 base Tenere, 5k miles. No accessaries added.

 

[Ramseybella]

Sounds like water is getting into something and making a connection. May be your TS switch or wires exposed getting wet.
Did you spray your handlebars, hand guards or anything up top?

 

[CY]

Yes I agree, water is getting in to the electrical contacts. I am going to mist the L/S of the bar to see if I can duplicate the problem. If this is a unique problem, I would think that it would be covered under YES. I can't believe this UNSAFE condition would be normal but others may have had the same problem.

 

[Madhatter]

I'm betting TS switch , it is exposed to the elements.... try covering the switch with a plastic bag then spray water see what happens... then you will know....

 

[Madhatter]

like anything else switches etc. do fail ,wear out ..... things happen. I replaced the brake switch on the handle bar , just failed.

 

[CY]

Thank's for the reply. I will try covering the switch to verify the problem.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Two screws to remove the switch cluster. Shoot it with contact cleaner. Done in less time than taking to the dealer.

 

[Ramseybella]

That works but if it's caused by water getting into it this will not fix it from getting in again.
My cheap LED switch does this after a few thousand miles and i just hit it with a shot of cleaner and then electrical contact lube.
Maybe a little dielectric grease while you have it open and inspect for traces of a leak, traces that show some sort of connection within the switch.
But lets see if it's the switch first.. :-\
I agree isolate the switch with a plastic bag first then spay down the bike, take it for a spin.
If that's not it give it another blast with the bag off and see if that is the culprit.

 

[CY]

Thank's for the input. This is my project this weekend. 1- Cover L/S of the bar & wash the bike to see what happens. 2- Mist the L/S bar. 3- Open switch & evaluate. 4- Post the results!

 

[stutrump]

Any results??

 

[CY]

Well, after soaking my darlin both Saturday & Sunday, I have not been able to duplicate the problem! This anomaly must must be one of those things like, UFO's!
I don't think I was hallucinating but I was on medication at the time.LOL If this does happen again,I will disassemble the T/S switch for evaluation and post the results.

 

[Ramseybella]

Gremlins.. Time for the bell..

 

[stutrump]

Your bike has obviouslyhad it's day.
I'll give you $100 for it ::003::

 

[CY]

I just realized that we are close to the BERMUDA TRIANGLE!