Dim Lights

Discussion in 'General Scooter Discussion' started by Nubsey, Mar 19, 2021.

  1. Nubsey

    Nubsey Member

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    Back to the Jonway Madness. The lights all work, but are not very bright. Do get a little brighter when revved up but still not brilliant, if you excuse the pun. Any ideas. I hope it's not the alternator.
    Nubsey
     
  2. MARSH

    MARSH Whooooo!

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    What wattage is the headlight bulb ?
     
  3. Nubsey

    Nubsey Member

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    I don't think that is the problem, because even with the headlights off, they are still not that bright. Any idea how to test the alternator. Also now it's dark I can see that when you rev the bike the lights seem to go even dimmer.
     
    Last edited: Mar 19, 2021
  4. MARSH

    MARSH Whooooo!

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    Check voltage out put to regulator (A/C voltage) battery should be getting 14.5 volts D/C if it's charging ok.
     
  5. Nubsey

    Nubsey Member

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    I have checked the voltage coming from the stator. All looks good, 20 to 70 volts depending on the revs. So I have ordered a new regulator, as it's only £2.39 delivered will try it out. If not possibly some duff wiring to the regulator, as I don't seem to get any voltage, but for £2.39 I will try that first. Also it does not seem to be charging, as voltage increase is next to nothing when engine is running.
     

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