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05 Aug 2021 20:47 #853249 by kzMax
Replied by kzMax on topic KZ550 Hazard lights not working
It's getting pretty late, so I'm going to come back and try to figure this out tomorrow. Thank you for all your help so far! 

1982 KZ550 A3
Central MA / Boston

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05 Aug 2021 20:52 #853250 by F64
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Definitely!
I'll check back tomorrow.

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29 Aug 2021 16:52 #854548 by Sturmeyhack
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It might be a bad frame ground, or the switch itself might be dodgy. But given the turn-signals work and the hazards don’t, it’s probably a switch issue or hazard-circuit issue. 

You could try opening up the switch and giving it a blast of contact cleaner. Check for corrosion in the switch contacts, sand lightly if needed, add a little bit of lithium grease, and reassemble. Check, clean, and grease the electrical connections, too. 

2015 Versys 1000 SE
2010 Versys 650
1980 KZ550A1 (again)

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07 Sep 2021 12:59 #854965 by kzMax
Replied by kzMax on topic KZ550 Hazard lights not working

It might be a bad frame ground, or the switch itself might be dodgy. But given the turn-signals work and the hazards don’t, it’s probably a switch issue or hazard-circuit issue. 

You could try opening up the switch and giving it a blast of contact cleaner. Check for corrosion in the switch contacts, sand lightly if needed, add a little bit of lithium grease, and reassemble. Check, clean, and grease the electrical connections, too. 
Thanks for the tip - I haven't really been working on this issue, as I was able to pass inspection without my hazards, so fixing them suddenly fell pretty low on my list of priorities. But your suggestions are definitely worth trying once I revisit this task! 

1982 KZ550 A3
Central MA / Boston

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