I have a 2001 GTX DI, I took it to a Mechanic in the spring and told him to check the charging system, because last year I had to keep charging the battery everytime I used it. He told me everything checked out OK. So I replaced the battery and it still isn't holding a charge. I took a voltage reading at the battery, Before I started the ski it was 12.2 volts, while it was running I took another reading and it was 11.5 volts, and going down. I gave it alittle gas thinking maybe it needed more RPM to charge, but the volt reading never went up. I think it should work like a car system and read about 14 volts while running. is this not correct? if so where should I look next. I do work on my own cars and bikes so I beleive I should be able to work on the ski.
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Charging problems
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Hey Jet nut,
So you must be getting a 12v low messages right? It is going to be either a rectifier or stator. I am trying find out if a bad ground can cause this too. I have the 12v rectifier post. The experts say this is usually a rectifier. It costs about 120.00, hate to buy if I don't need.
So you must be getting a 12v low messages right? It is going to be either a rectifier or stator. I am trying find out if a bad ground can cause this too. I have the 12v rectifier post. The experts say this is usually a rectifier. It costs about 120.00, hate to buy if I don't need.
When the engine is running, set your voltmeter for 20 VDC and put the leads on the correct terminal posts. With the engine running, you should be reading anywhere from 14.5 to 14.8 VDC. (typically this test is done at 5,000 rpms) This tells you your charging circuit is good. If the voltage is higher, the regulator is bad. If you’re not showing a charge and you've replaced the rectifier, you may want to do a test on the Magneto/stator/charging coil. If you’re not a premium member and you don't have access to a manual, this test will be hard to do without it. There are 2 fuses that protect the charging system. Check the 15 amp fuse in the MPEM and the 15 amp fuse between the solenoid and the MPEM.
The magneto and stator create un-regulated AC current. The "rectifier" converts that AC to DC current and the regulator maintains the current between 14 to 14.5 volts DC for the engines operation and charging circuit.
I hope this info helps you out.
Karl
The magneto and stator create un-regulated AC current. The "rectifier" converts that AC to DC current and the regulator maintains the current between 14 to 14.5 volts DC for the engines operation and charging circuit.
I hope this info helps you out.
Karl
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