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dynamo / regulator problems
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 12:43 pm
by GuidoDieringer
Hi from Germany,
the batterie of my Traveller gets loaded with only 9 - 12 Volt.
(9 V idle).
I checked the current flow on the plugs already. It works fine.
Does somebody know what the problem is??
Is it the regulator?
Thank you
Guido
Re: dynamo / regulator problems
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 12:45 pm
by chesney
Have you tried with revs? Dynamo won't put any charge in at idle.
Re: dynamo / regulator problems
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 1:02 pm
by bmcecosse
Does the red light go out? And yes - we need a volts reading with the engine held at good revs, and then again with the headlights and heater fan running - again at good revs. Most likely to be the brushes in the dynamo - but is the fan belt nice and tight.?
Re: dynamo / regulator problems
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 1:11 pm
by GuidoDieringer
checked that!!
Voltage at revs is 12,5 Volt much too low!!
I think it's the brushes or the regulator.
Is the regulater adjustable?
Guido
Re: dynamo / regulator problems
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 2:23 pm
by Trickydicky
Check the brushes first, the regulator box is usually reliable.
Re: dynamo / regulator problems
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:06 pm
by bmcecosse
I agree - new brushes first. Then worry about the reg.