How do I know if my CDI is bad?
How do I know if my CDI is bad?
CDI Box Troubleshooting
- Misfires.
- Rough running.
- Difficulty starting.
- Other ignition problems.
- Engine stalling.
How do I know if my stator is working?
Insert each probe into a stator socket. You should read around 0.2 to 0.5 ohms. If you show an open circuit with the “Open” or infinity reading or have higher resistance, then the stator is bad and you must replace it. If these tests all produce positive results, then the stator itself is good.
What causes a motorcycle stator to go bad?
There are a few things that may cause a stator to fail. Too heavy of a load when operating accessories (winch,heated grips,headlights, etc). If working several of these items at one time (plowing/pulling/possibly stuck at night) you would overload the system. This could cause either the stator or rectifier to fry.
What causes stator to burn out?
A bad diode in a rectifier will dump AC current into a system. The AC current heats up the stator and the heat destroys the insulation and ultimately carbonizes it turning it into a low resistance brick.
Can a stator put out too much voltage?
So first off it’s not possible for your stator to ‘ feed too much voltage ‘ to the regulator….. and your bike does not have a rotor that can be ‘checked’. The charging system on your bike consists of a stator ( which is a wire winding in segments ), a field coil and the rotor which spins between them.
Why is my motorcycle overcharging?
Battery will overcharge if your voltage regulator is not working properly. If you are using a battery that is NOT sized properly for your bike (aka too small of a battery). If the battery has been discharged far too low and has damage to one or more of its cells.
What happens if you overcharge a motorcycle battery?
Overcharging a battery can lead to all sort of problems: The electrolyte may boil, the battery can overheat and buckle the plates and, in extreme cases, the battery may even blow up, especially if excess hydrogen gas is released and there’s a spark handy.
What voltage should a motorcycle battery charge at?
A fully charged battery should read approximately 12.6VDC. If it reads at or below 12VDC, recharge the battery. Allow battery to rest and test again. A battery that has been fully charged, rested, and tests between 12 and 12.6VDC might start the motorcycle, but it’s not holding a full charge.
What causes overcharging of a battery?
A car’s battery will overcharge if the voltage regulator isn’t working correctly. A voltage regulator is usually part of the alternator, and is used to keep a steady flow of voltage to the battery. If it sends too much, the car battery will overcharge.
How do I know if my alternator is overcharging?
Symptoms of Your Car Alternator Overcharging:
- Car Battery Voltage Gauge Reading is High. You notice a high voltage reading on your cars vehicle’s dashboard.
- Car Battery Gets Hot When Charging.
- Your Headlights Burn Out Quickly.
- Your Car Battery is Bulging on Sides.
Is 14.7 volts too high?
Charging voltages over 14.7 volts can prematurely dry the battery by boiling out electrolyte, and increase risk of a battery hydrogen gas explosion. Less than 14.3 would be a “weak” alternator or regulator. Much less than 14.2 at a fast idle is bad wiring, bad alternator or regulator, or a bad connection or fuse link.
Is 15 volts too high?
Higher than 15 volts indicates a fault in the charging system’s voltage regulator or related circuits. If it’s substantially excessive, this can cause electrical system and/or battery damage. You mentioned your voltmeter runs at about 15 volts most of the time.