1967 Honda 90 CM91 Ignition/key wiring

[dadspurg]

I plan to replace the existing ignition/key switch. Old switch has 5 leads. New Switch has same 5 leads, but an added 6th lead. Anyone know what the 6th lead is for? See photo of the new switch below. thanks.

 

[b52bombardier1]

What was wrong with the old ignition switch? They tend to be easy to clean up internally with the liberal use of electronic contact cleaner sprayed through the key hole. Then blown out with high pressure air. Repeat a few times.

Rick

 

[dadspurg]

What was wrong with the old ignition switch? They tend to be easy to clean up internally with the liberal use of electronic contact cleaner sprayed through the key hole. Then blown out with high pressure air. Repeat a few times.

Rick

Thanks for the response. The ignition switch works fine. however, one of the bolt attachment holes is broken allowing only one bolt to hold it to the bike. If i could come up with another way to secure it, I wouldn't need the new switch.

 

[dadspurg]

Thanks for the response. The ignition switch works fine. however, one of the bolt attachment holes is broken allowing only one bolt to hold it to the bike. If i could come up with another way to secure it, I wouldn't need the new switch.

Rick... I stand corrected... my old switch is pretty bad. it takes about 20 minutes to get the key inserted and another 30 minutes to wiggle it "just right" so it lock mechanism turns. Not really realistic for everyday use. So i'm back to figuring out how the new switch with 6 wires, can be connected to replace the OEM that has 5 wires.

 

[dadspurg]

Hey All..
Original key switch beyond use. Was able to obtain a replacement switch with 5 leads to a connector, and a 6th wire separate. See photo. Old switch has 5 leads. Wiring diagram identifies the 5 leads as HL, (headlight?), IG (Ignition?), Batt (Battery), SE (?), and DY (?). Does anyone know what SE and DY are? Are my assumptions for IG and HL correct?
Thanks to anyone for guidance.