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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250
The clutch safety switch is tied to the neutral safety switch. The diode only allows current to run one direction. If the diode fails it will allow current to run both ways. So now when the lever is pulled the neutral light will come on. This was common on older Hondas. There is one on there some where. Just not sure if it is hard wired in there or a plug in diode like on a Honda shadow. The Zongshen rx3 has a clutch diode according wiring diagram.
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NOW this all makes sense. Thank you for the explanation. I was wondering why anyone would use a diode in a clutch safety switch arrangement, and now, thanks to you, I know.