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Post by superdavegulvak on Jul 26, 2012 9:07:13 GMT -5
So my dead battery the other morning wasn't due to a bad battery. Had it tested at AutoZone & double checked at a local Honda shop. So I'm calling dealer this morning because I want to see if he will honor warranty but want to prepare if he doesn't. So where is good place to start? Grounds on??, test rectifier regulator & then the stator? Is this a good line of what to test & in what order? Also I have no idea how to test the rectifier/stator. I do have a basic multimeter & test lights. Any help is appreciated  2009 CF Moto 150cc E-Charm |
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Post by Rebel on Jul 26, 2012 10:41:17 GMT -5
I think you have a good order of things to start on. Have you looked for a E-Charm service manual? It should have directions on checking the rectifier and stator. IT is probably much the same as on a GY6 so you can look in in some of the manuals I have links to in the how-to area.
I'll do some looking around after work tonight and see if I can get some info.
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Post by superdavegulvak on Jul 28, 2012 20:27:12 GMT -5
Well tested the voltage across the terminals today while cruising around with multimeter. Started out throwing a pretty steady 12.8v constant even under acceleration/45mph cruise. Ended up with about 12.3 by the end of the afternoon. I did see it hop up into 13-14v a few times but never more than few seconds. Did find a service manual online chinglesh is a little vague & didn't list a charging volt range. Talked to dealer again today didn't seem to care much about my troubles. Seemed like his tone was I was a bother & it would take a few days at least to look at it once I got it in. Do my volts seem low to you guys? The few scooter videos I found on testing volts all said/showed 13-14 volts under acceleration. Also checked some of the wire connectors & they seem loose on backs of plugs. Can I use gel super glue or silicone to hold them tighter? That was just my thought if there's a better way let me know.
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Post by jmkjr72 on Jul 28, 2012 20:55:04 GMT -5
yes at full revs you should be seeing 13.5 volts all the time
some times when they are loose int eh conectors i use a dab of silcone to try and hold them in
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Post by Rebel on Jul 29, 2012 2:05:41 GMT -5
I would not use super glue, it would make it a real pain to work on if you ever need to. Silicon is fine.
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Post by superdavegulvak on Jul 29, 2012 10:03:11 GMT -5
Ok so all 3 wires coming of the stator are black so no idea how to test that but did notice the wires in back of plug wereloose so I pushed them in good. Now I get 12.8/9 at idle & 13+v on throttle but only with the headlight off? Idle volts drop to about 12.3 & about 12.9 on throttle. Gonna try to get a video so you guys can see the multi meter later today. So you think there is a bad ground on headlight or some kind of a short? Or does this make sense if the rectifier regulator goes bad & can't handle a load being put on it?
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Post by Rebel on Jul 29, 2012 12:21:17 GMT -5
Rectifiers tend to either work or they are dead. I think you need to go looking for another wiring problem.
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Post by superdavegulvak on Jul 29, 2012 14:00:36 GMT -5
Lol well guess I'll just roll with no headlight during the day.
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Post by Rebel on Jul 29, 2012 19:42:12 GMT -5
No really a good idea in my opinion.
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Post by superdavegulvak on Jul 30, 2012 10:48:32 GMT -5
Well I tested stator got 18 AC at idle & mid 90's across all 3 poles. Seems to be low according to service manual. Also checked volts on battery while jiggling wires at the fuse box with no changes. LoL although today it seems to idle at 13+v & drops under 13v when under acceleration??? I hate wiring/electrical issues lol
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Post by Rebel on Jul 30, 2012 13:14:06 GMT -5
Me too.
I tend to just replace all the components piece by piece until it is working right.
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CAN YOU HELP ME OUT MAN,AS i LOST ME JOB DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO GET THERE?ANY INF