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Post by cadman on Jun 8, 2012 19:48:13 GMT -6
Already changed all the fluids. The Electrical is the last issue. I saw the PDI in the tech section.
Do you know what the extra wires on the right rear are for? They are bundled up right past the regulator? Also have a red wire hanging loose that is in the same bundle as the auto choke. Has a connector on it, but I can't find any place for it to plug into. Did these scooters run extra wires for add on accessories?
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Post by cadman on Jun 8, 2012 19:22:15 GMT -6
I could not unplug it, the plug was melted to the diode. I cut the wires and twisted them together. It is not red hot but pretty warm. I think the grounds may be my problem. I will get a second bolt and remove some paint to insure good connections. I have found several connections going to lights and such that were loose or bad, so this does not surprise me. I got it used and cheap, so I don't mind playing around with it. I think it was a deal at $300 and all I have done is replace the regulator (which was probably good), rebuild the carb (set up for two years), and now replace the diode/relay. Since it will replace my 12mph truck as my ride to work daily, it should pay for itself in a few months.
I should mention the diode was not even bolted to the frame, it was just hanging by the wires when I found it.
Thanks for the welcome, nice forum to learn a lot about these scooters.
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Post by cadman on Jun 8, 2012 18:10:10 GMT -6
JR,
I was reading this since my Jonway has the same problem. I am changing the ground wires and such. The Stator tests good and the regulator is new. I saw the posts about the diode and found it. The plug was melted to the diode. I cut the wires and connected them together. My voltage at the battery jumped to 13, but the wires that connected to the diode get fairly hot. You can touch the insulation but the bare wires where I connected them are too hot to hold.
Is it normal for these wires to get this hot or do I have a bad wire or short someplace?
I am replacing the diode with a relay as shown in the above posts, but was wondering why the wires get hot or if it was normal.
Edit: should mention there is only one bolt holding the regulator to the frame. I am getting a second bolt.
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