2002 Goldwing Sticky Cruise Switch

[RUMRUNR]

Got a problem with my cruise control switch and I thought I would ask before I tear into it.

The switch is stuck in so the cruise switch is on all the time, any way to fix it without tearing it apart.

I was wondering if a little shot of air would blow the dust out or what spray lube would help.

The trike set for some time before I bought it, it's a 2002 with 10,000 miles.

[GoldWingrGreg]

Possibly because of its low milage, you might try this. Carefully heat the area with a heat gun while operating the switch. Then use it many times.

[trike lady]

You may want to get CRC as it is safe on plastic.

Lowes or Home Depot carry it.

[Lucky]

FLOOD it with contact cleaner while working the switch. Should start it working again. Wouldn't hurt to do ALL Switches while you are at it .

[RUMRUNR]

FLOOD it with contact cleaner while working the switch. Should start it working again. Wouldn't hurt to do ALL Switches while you are at it .

Thanks to all for the advice, I'll get some CRC contact cleaner and see if I can get it to work.

[Gold Rush]

I have used spray silicone instead of contact cleaner very successfully. The issue is not with the contacts themselves it is the funky grease Honda uses which turns into more like glue. A few drops of spray silicone in the proper place works wonders. The problem is that the actual switch is WAY BACK IN THERE!!! If it were close to the opening the whole process would be easy.

I would suggest you pick up a new can of spray silicone and cover the bike with a blanket then using the straw tip spray the heck out of all the possible cracks and crevices. Silicon will not harm the plastic and works well. Work all of the switches while you are spraying. Even after the cruise starts working don't stop for a bit. You need to loosen up that gunk they call grease. Here is a pix of the inside of one switch I removed many years ago....

[W3JNP]

Taking the switch apart and cleaning out the Honda grease and then re lubricating is the only real long term fix. Honda's grease hardens overtime causing the switch to stick.

A temporary solution is to use a hair dryer and blow hot air in through he front of the switch for 5 to 10 minutes. This will soften the grease and allow the switch to work. The grease will eventually harden again and the switch will stick.

If you do take the switch apart do it inside a plastic bag. There is a spring that will do its best to launch itself into some place in your work area where you will never ever see it again.

[RUMRUNR]

Taking the switch apart and cleaning out the Honda grease and then re lubricating is the only real long term fix. Honda's grease hardens overtime causing the switch to stick.

A temporary solution is to use a hair dryer and blow hot air in through he front of the switch for 5 to 10 minutes. This will soften the grease and allow the switch to work. The grease will eventually harden again and the switch will stick.

If you do take the switch apart do it inside a plastic bag. There is a spring that will do its best to launch itself into some place in your work area where you will never ever see it again.

Oh good, this sounds like a lot of fun, time to get the service manual out again.

[RUMRUNR]

I have used spray silicone instead of contact cleaner very successfully. The issue is not with the contacts themselves it is the funky grease Honda uses which turns into more like glue. A few drops of spray silicone in the proper place works wonders. The problem is that the actual switch is WAY BACK IN THERE!!! If it were close to the opening the whole process would be easy.

I would suggest you pick up a new can of spray silicone and cover the bike with a blanket then using the straw tip spray the heck out of all the possible cracks and crevices. Silicon will not harm the plastic and works well. Work all of the switches while you are spraying. Even after the cruise starts working don't stop for a bit. You need to loosen up that gunk they call grease. Here is a pix of the inside of one switch I removed many years ago....

Thanks for the help, I'll try the silicone.

[Gold Rush]

Oh good, this sounds like a lot of fun, time to get the service manual out again.

Del, give the spray silicone a chance before you get too involved with attempting to remove switches. I had that right side apart on my '01 many years ago and it was a BUGGER to say the least. Honda did not waste a penny on extra wire length believe me!

I have used the silicone on several sticking switches and never had even one repeat offense.