When do you know you have a bad voltage regulator?
Once the car is running, the voltage should measure around 2 volts higher in most vehicles. If the output voltage is measuring at 16 volts or more, it’s very likely you have a faulty voltage regulator.
Why is the regulator on my Harley stator not working?
The regulator protects the battery voltage and when the battery voltage climbs too high it shuts off current to ground and bleeds it off as heat. That is what the heat fins on the regulator box are for, to dissipate the heat. If the regulator did not monitor the voltage to your battery it would destroy it.
What should the charging voltage be on a Harley stator?
You can use 13 as a good all around battery voltage. That is a good healthy battery staying charged just above 12 volts. Example only: Let’s say the stator is rated for 10 amps x 13-volt battery: 10 x 13=130 watt charging system. So you have a 130-watt charging system in this example.
What to do if you have a bad stator?
Without a good stator, your engine will run poorly or not at all. This solution completely bypasses the stator by using a 12 volt battery to power the ignition system. Everything required can be purchased for under $50. It will work on all contact breaker point engines (old style), and some electronic controlled ignition (newer style) ones.
Once the car is running, the voltage should measure around 2 volts higher in most vehicles. If the output voltage is measuring at 16 volts or more, it’s very likely you have a faulty voltage regulator.
Without a good stator, your engine will run poorly or not at all. This solution completely bypasses the stator by using a 12 volt battery to power the ignition system. Everything required can be purchased for under $50. It will work on all contact breaker point engines (old style), and some electronic controlled ignition (newer style) ones.
How does a voltage regulator help the alternator?
As you’re driving along, the alternator creates energy to power the system while the excess energy is used to recharge the battery. The voltage regulator ensures that the maximum amount of voltage in the circuit is kept constant. It can, therefore, prod the alternator to up production or prompt it to reduce energy production.
What happens if your stator on your ATV is bad?
If your stator is bad, your battery will not charge while you’re driving the ATV. Unfortunately, this can be caused by a variety of other issues with your ATV. Stators tend to be reliable, so before you go replacing the stator, check on these other components: Your battery: Will the battery charge if you put it on a separate charger?