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Hi, looking for a steer in the right direction. Just recently when I turn the ignition key on the Tenere nothing happens , and when I turn it off I get some activity on the dash for a second or two. I try a few times and it comes on, a jiggle of the key in the barrel does nothing and because there is activity when I turn it off I don’t suspect the ignition switch .

After a few times it all comes to life and all is well. It seems to be worse when it’s cold

Is it possibly the main relay that has a bad connection or is faulty ?

Any ideas greatly appreciated

When I had this kind of fault on a Triumph it was a duff battery

I'd check the battery terminals before going any further. Disconnect it then clean and grease everything with good quality silicon grease before reconnecting.

After that just go through the wiring harness from switch backwards and keep cleaning/greasing everything as you go. Intermittent faults are always the worst to clear up so good luck with it.

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maybe dirty contacts in the ignition barrel causing problems

Thanks for all the replies seems like a strip down of the ignition switch is a good place to start

well I wouldn't do that just yet, because it might be only something small causing the problem, like a loose or dirty connection or maybe as said already a bad battery etc