Intermitant electrical problem
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Intermitant electrical problem
Fiirst off,I have a 2012 SG with 10k miles on it. Recall voltage regulator was done at 5k. My problem is I am now beyond warranty and check engine and battery light are coming on and 11.5 volts showing but not all the time. Today rode 40 miles stopping and starting 4 times then the 5th time lights came on. No change when i increase rpms. Do I start with regulator.
Thanks in advance for your help. I am afraid to take it in because i can already see the dealership saying its fixed and problem popping up again down the road.
Thanks in advance for your help. I am afraid to take it in because i can already see the dealership saying its fixed and problem popping up again down the road.
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Fiirst off,I have a 2012 SG with 10k miles on it. Recall voltage regulator was done at 5k. My problem is I am now beyond warranty and check engine and battery light are coming on and 11.5 volts showing but not all the time. Today rode 40 miles stopping and starting 4 times then the 5th time lights came on. No change when i increase rpms. Do I start with regulator.
Thanks in advance for your help. I am afraid to take it in because i can already see the dealership saying its fixed and problem popping up again down the road.
Thanks in advance for your help. I am afraid to take it in because i can already see the dealership saying its fixed and problem popping up again down the road.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
you need to check your stator output first
search for threads on the diagnostics in the electrical section of the forums
without diagnosis, you are guessing. that can be expensive
Mike
search for threads on the diagnostics in the electrical section of the forums
without diagnosis, you are guessing. that can be expensive
Mike
I have had all kinds of electrical problems with my 12 Heritage since my first week when the voltage reg starting messing around and replaced on recall. The bike's been back to 3 dealerships trying to get them to fix all the crap that's been happening including, speedo back light 4 or 5 times, new speedo, brake light switch stuck on, signals turning themselves on and off or not working, new right turn signal, kill switch not killing. My warranty is up in July and I am fed up with the bike going in about once a month for something electrical.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
register your complaints with NHTSA
if you have 'custom" parts installed...it could be on you
mike
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Fiirst off,I have a 2012 SG with 10k miles on it. Recall voltage regulator was done at 5k. My problem is I am now beyond warranty and check engine and battery light are coming on and 11.5 volts showing but not all the time. Today rode 40 miles stopping and starting 4 times then the 5th time lights came on. No change when i increase rpms. Do I start with regulator.
Thanks in advance for your help. I am afraid to take it in because i can already see the dealership saying its fixed and problem popping up again down the road.
Thanks in advance for your help. I am afraid to take it in because i can already see the dealership saying its fixed and problem popping up again down the road.
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