What should the voltage be on a hand warmer?
Voltage should not exceed 14 volts, but with a blown regulator, it might show 14 volts at idle. If that’s the case, the regulator needs to be replaced. Chances are the lightbulbs and warmers are blown due to a voltage spike, so check those parts after the new regulator is installed.
Why are my hand warmers not working properly?
For example, a problem area might be the wires that run under the gas tank and seat to the taillight. You can diagnose this section of wire by disconnecting the taillight. If you cannot find a wire with worn insulation, the hand warmer switch might be shot and not letting enough or any power to the hand warmers.
What should I do if my temp gauge is not working?
Disconnect instrument cluster harness connector C237. Measure resistance between C237 pin No. 9 (Red/White wire) and pin No. 5 (Pink/Orange wire). If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair/replace instrument cluster. If resistance is greater than 5 ohms, repair open Red/White or Pink/Orange wire.
Why does my temperature gauge keep reading high?
Maybe you noticed that your temperature gauge seems to be reading high, even when the car has only just been started. When the instrument cluster is dim or erratic, and especially when it is completely inoperable, there may be a common cause: a failing instrument voltage regulator.
For example, a problem area might be the wires that run under the gas tank and seat to the taillight. You can diagnose this section of wire by disconnecting the taillight. If you cannot find a wire with worn insulation, the hand warmer switch might be shot and not letting enough or any power to the hand warmers.
Voltage should not exceed 14 volts, but with a blown regulator, it might show 14 volts at idle. If that’s the case, the regulator needs to be replaced. Chances are the lightbulbs and warmers are blown due to a voltage spike, so check those parts after the new regulator is installed.
What are the signs of a faulty voltage regulator?
When it gets too high, and they are unable to handle, they burn-out. One of the most common signs of a faulty regulator is the flickering or dim gauge. As voltage regulator is the one appointed to provide the power when it cannot function properly, the light flickers due to this.
Is it OK to use hand warmers on a sled?
Some accessories are OK, but they tap into the limited supply of electrical energy and could cause the performance of other parts to suffer. Some aftermarket accessories require an additional ground wire to be hooked to the sled’s chassis, unlike stock accessories that are grounded through the sled’s electrical system.