gman
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Post by gman on Jul 22, 2005 6:55:04 GMT -5
My passport drains the battery after 120miles or 1 week. I orginally thought that it was the OEM battery not being able to hold a charge, so i bought a new one.
But the battery still goes dead after about a week. I also noticed that my brake light is out.
Where do I start?
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Post by Steamboat on Jul 22, 2005 7:49:26 GMT -5
Replace the tail light, it may be shorted. Check the alternator output with a volt meter or battery tester. Jim.
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gman
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Post by gman on Jul 24, 2005 19:13:34 GMT -5
I checked the alternator, its fine.
Replacing the tail light is not an option. RC moto has or parts. Even if they did it would be a hassle to get.
When I say my brake light is out, I'm assuming it worked/lit up before. Do you know it the passport's rear light lit up when braking (either hand or foot brake)?
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Post by Steamboat on Jul 25, 2005 8:46:45 GMT -5
I am not familiar with your specific bike but your owners manual should identify which lights are turn, brake and tail. The brake light should light with either foot or hand lever. Pull the bulb that is not working and take to any auto parts store. They should be able to sell you a bulb. bulbs are mostly generic. Jim.
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Post by Cyberian on Jul 25, 2005 12:03:25 GMT -5
I checked the alternator, its fine. Replacing the tail light is not an option. RC moto has or parts. Even if they did it would be a hassle to get. "We carry a full line of parts and accessories for every product we sell and everything in stock is available for ordering right now" Lying bastages!! |
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Post by aeholton on Jul 25, 2005 13:51:32 GMT -5
You may have a short in the wiring to the tail/brake light. That would explain your battery draining. It should be a dual filament bulb. Does it come on when the bike is operating? What happens when you press the brake pedal or pull the front brake lever? Follow the wire from the tail light assembly back to main wiring harness. My guess is that you have a short somewhere in the wire. If it was just a blown bulb, that wouldn't drain the battery.
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Post by Steamboat on Jul 26, 2005 9:47:40 GMT -5
Hey AE. I have had blown bulbs short internally. Just removing the bulb would also eliminate the bulb as a suspect. Not knowing if he can use a multimeter or trace wiring makes it tough for me help him trouble shoot electrical problems. Jim.
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Post by aeholton on Jul 27, 2005 5:20:05 GMT -5
Jim - True enough. Although he said, "I checked the alternator, its fine". So I believe he must be using some sort of meter. I've had blown bulbs also short internally, but not for long. I'm betting on a frayed wire shorting to the frame.
Hey gman - how about an update? Have you gotten anywhere on it yet?
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