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not a z but need advice
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:12 pm
Author: wayno
The battery on my xt500 is not charging, only getting 1,5v at the battery with engine running. I assume the reg and rect are ok as they are recently fitted within the last year so I think the lighting coil is at fault. If I put a meter on the yellow wire I get continuity to ground, same reading with the 4 wires in the plug. I need to know before trying to ' the flywheel off and sending it for rewinding. Useless with electrics so need help please
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 8:04 am
Author: z1bman
none of the coils should go to ground. make sure you have a live + a (switched live when ignition is on) from the regulator
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 12:35 am
Author: wayno
Switched live serms ok, took the stator plate off today and it ha been rewound before and badly at that.very poor splice behind the plate from the lighting coil. I have spoken to a guy in Devon who can rewind it for £30. Is there any club member offering this service?
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:25 pm
Author: wayno
Got the coil back and now got 8.2v st the battery, is that ok or too much for a 6v system?
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:52 am
Author: Taffus
sounds about right, 6v and 12v are nominal values eg 12v charging systems are usually 13.8v
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 11:02 am
Author: wayno
cheers mark, i'll get a new battery later now i know it wont blow up