Starter Switch Sticking

[m-cman]

Did several searches and couldn't find an answer. My starter switch is starting to stick. It slowing returns to the normal position after pushing in. I can feel drag when pushing it in. It hasn't affected my starting yet but I'm guessing it will soon.

Is there a procedure (sticky) for cleaning out the switch or is it obvious after getting into it?

 

[Firewrench]

It's a pretty easy procedure. Watch out for the the little spring and ball when you dis-assemble the switch. I cleaned mine with some wd40 and put a little dielectric grease on the contact side. It works very smooth now where it was sticking on and keeping the starter engaging after startup.

 

[Buster Hymen]

You can try the poor man's approach by spraying WD-40 in around the switch to see if that works. Firewrench's post is the proper way to clean it though.