2008 400 battery not charging
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DennisL
Sat, 06 May 2023 15:52:56 +0000
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DennisL
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Sat, 06 May 2023 15:52:56 +0000 quote
Everything is working but brand new charged battery is not charging; tested with voltmeter and revving to 5000 rpm: no change, just the battery reading ~ 13v.
oldgoat
Sat, 06 May 2023 18:22:20 +0000
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oldgoat
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Sat, 06 May 2023 18:22:20 +0000 quote
Probably time for a new regulator. but test between the 3 output wires from the alternator winding to see that they aren't faulty. you should get up to 30v if they are OK. I have found the cheap chinese substitutes are just as good as genuine at about a third of the price.
oldgoat
Sat, 06 May 2023 18:34:07 +0000
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Sat, 06 May 2023 18:34:07 +0000 quote
Looks like they have gone up a bit since I bought mine but still cheaper than OEM. I would send you the link but I am not technically savvy enough to be able to do this
jimc
Sun, 07 May 2023 05:11:49 +0000
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Sun, 07 May 2023 05:11:49 +0000 quote
Check the hidden fuse.
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DennisL
Sun, 07 May 2023 22:14:48 +0000
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Sun, 07 May 2023 22:14:48 +0000 quote
Before I read Jim's reply (thanks just the same) I went and checked the hidden fuse and, sure enough, it was blown. Replaced it and problem solved: meter reads a good 15v + charge.
I hope that's the end of issues.
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