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Post by richardthescooter3 on Feb 25, 2013 11:17:31 GMT -6
After warming scoot today, and then re-starting scoot had no headlights, (little running lights work)notice my light switch won't move for hi-beam, got it moving, If I move switch back and forth lights come on but very low light both front and tail lights, whats going on? Attachments:
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Post by JR on Feb 25, 2013 11:39:37 GMT -6
Classic bad switch Richard, time to pull it apart and check the contacts and for loose/hot wires. Take note of colors, etc. Lots of switches out there and even if we don't find a apples for apples match we can make others work. If you find all looks good there then we'll start looking at other possible gremlins.
JR
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Post by richardthescooter3 on Feb 25, 2013 11:51:17 GMT -6
Would that switch effect the back lights too? Never had light switch off, can you give me instructions? At the time I was adjusting my a/f with my new pro-motion adjustable screw driver, moving my light aroun, do you think I blew a fuse in my relay?
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Post by richardthescooter3 on Feb 25, 2013 12:08:37 GMT -6
If I have to replace light switch, found this on ebay shipped for $18.99  Attachments:
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Post by richardthescooter3 on Feb 25, 2013 23:09:31 GMT -6
JR, turn key on those little lights are bright, but start scoot and both front and back lights are dim, does the light switch effect both areas? Did spray some WD40 in switch, but did make much difference, what next? Attachments:
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Post by justbuggin2 on Feb 25, 2013 23:33:18 GMT -6
check and clean the grounds as well
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Post by JR on Feb 26, 2013 6:31:05 GMT -6
If both lights are dim then you either have a bad connection or we got other problems. Since you said you was doing other work we now need to check all the connections around the R/R and stator area. No the headlight switch will have no effect on the rear lights, you didn't mention the tail lights were also dim before. Time to start looking at wires and we'll go from there.  JR |
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Post by richardthescooter3 on Feb 26, 2013 8:17:00 GMT -6
JR, Starting to take my plastic off today, It seems to be charging, starting up without any problems, will check out the R/R area and let you know, justbuggin2, I'll also check out those ground wire connections.
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Post by richardthescooter3 on Feb 26, 2013 9:23:01 GMT -6
Think I found the problem, this is right above the R/R not sure what the next step is? Attachments:
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Post by scooterdad154 on Feb 26, 2013 11:15:50 GMT -6
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Post by alleyoop on Feb 26, 2013 11:32:01 GMT -6
Yea, that could happen drawing to much for the wiring will melt stuff.
Alleyoop
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Post by richardthescooter3 on Feb 26, 2013 18:04:00 GMT -6
If this is set right for testing my battery and seeing if its charging, then the reading with scoot running was 12.45. Attachments:
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Post by richardthescooter3 on Feb 26, 2013 21:42:12 GMT -6
scooterdad154, I did switch from 25w to 35w on my scoot, even my headlight plastic has 35w on it.
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Post by JR on Feb 26, 2013 21:49:02 GMT -6
If this is set right for testing my battery and seeing if its charging, then the reading with scoot running was 12.45. Yep that's right Richard and it should go higher when it's revved up at a higher RPM. |
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Post by richardthescooter3 on Feb 26, 2013 22:32:32 GMT -6
Revved up around 4k and steady reading is 12.45. I did notice where the connector melted that on the one side isn't totally plug in all the way, what's strange is I'm not having any problems starting my scoot.
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..BAD TO THE BONE..
