My Alternator Light Is Low glowing. Raving the engine does not change the intensity of the light. The Voltage meter shows 10-11 Volts. My Battery draining and not charging. In the past when I had this problem and replacing the brushes fixed the issue.This time when the light started the low dim glow, replacing the brushes this time did not fix the problem. I then replaced the Alternator, Rectifier, Voltage regulator and all the wiring connected to them with no Fix to the problem. A lot of time and expense with no resolution. Please help !
Let Me know if you can help ! Thanks
Scott Surdyka spopsurdyka@yahoo.com
A model year would really help.
My only suggestion is that the battery charges though the battery cables. All 4 terminals on the 2 cables must be clean and well terminated. Pop off the starter cover (2 bolts) and see if you find aqua-green corrosion on the Positive battery cable connection. If so, then replace the entire Positive cable.
The Negative battery cable has an equally tough time making a good connection. This is due to the low torque of the speedometer cable hold-down bolt that BMW chose for termination.
Owning an old Airhead is easy.
Keeping an old Airhead running great is the true test.
First, get a copy of Rick Jones' charging system book from Motorrad Elektrik and read it.
That is a great little book, isn't it !
Owning an old Airhead is easy.
Keeping an old Airhead running great is the true test.
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