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Old Nov 8, 2020 | 04:21 PM
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A little history first. My stator went bad so I replaced it, I did not replace the battery or voltage regulator. While on a trip my battery got extremely hot swelled very big and was smoking. The main fuse and the battery fuse also blew at this time. I replaced the battery and voltage regulator plus the blown fuses. Now, when I turn on the ignition the N light comes on, the oil light and head light comes on. No other indication lights that come on normally are lit, plus the fuel filter doesn’t hum. The engine cranks but, no ignition all at all. Any ideas on what the problem could be?
 
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I need to add, this bike is 100% stock with the exception of the compensator sprocket.
 
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Start with the basics. Check all of the fuses, since the ignition and fuel pump has it's own fuse. Then run a diagnostic scan for errors.
 
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Blown fuses combined with a hot, smokin', swollen battery indicates the voltage went sky high. Just about anything electrical from the indicator bulbs to the ECM could be fried. Keep digging....
 
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All fuses are good. How do you bench check the ECM?
 
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