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Post by bekiboom192 on Feb 3, 2016 13:03:55 GMT -5
Hi all,
Beki here. I have just bought myself a lexmoto gladiator 125cc. Everything seemed great other than the dash lights not working and the back light not working (brake lights do work though). However on further inspection all the bulbs appear fine and the only fuse we can find is the one next to the battery. The bike does ride though my dad said she seems sluggish (but hasn't been moved for about a month). They have also changed the battery recently.
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Post by nulldevice on Feb 3, 2016 21:58:00 GMT -5
I had a 50cc Tank scooter with similar problems. It sounds to me like the wiring harness isn't properly connected to the voltage regulator and/or the main wiring harness. Double check the battery connections as well. While you are about it, check the connection to the enricher on the carburetor, it may not be connected and making the mixture too rich after the motor warms up.
Carefully check all the connectors in those areas, internally as well as externally. Even better if you have a VOM (volt ohm meter) and know how to use it. Kudos and much good karma to you if you don't know how but get one and learn how to use it.
Worse, your voltage regulator may be burned out.
Even worse, if that isn't the problem your alternator may be burned up. A VOM enables you to check this.
Good luck
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Post by ricardoguitars on Feb 4, 2016 8:22:15 GMT -5
Looks like a wiring issue, look for the wiring diagram of your scooter, and check for continuity, the issue is usually on the connectors.
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Post by steve on Feb 4, 2016 12:23:32 GMT -5
It sounds like it could be a ground.
There are a few places where a couple of ground wires hook together, in the front, and in the back from the tail light.
Run a ground wire from the frame to the tail light, and see if it works. Same with the dash lights. It should be a green wire from the tail light. And a green from the dash.
It could also be the yellow/green wire from the brake switch.
Check grounds for continuity with frame. Then check power wires. You can follow the wire from the bulb socket on the tail light.
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PLEASE HELP!!!
by: JerryScript - Feb 4, 2016 17:10:39 GMT -5
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Post by JerryScript on Feb 4, 2016 17:10:39 GMT -5
It's not a ground issue if the bike runs. Check the connections first, then if you haven't found the issue, use a continuity tester ($5) to test each wire in the lighting system.
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Post by steve on Feb 4, 2016 17:42:51 GMT -5
It's not a ground issue if the bike runs. Check the connections first, then if you haven't found the issue, use a continuity tester ($5) to test each wire in the lighting system. Why would the bike not run, if a lighting ground has come loose? I have had the ground of my tail light come loose, and the bike ran fine. |
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PLEASE HELP!!!
by: JerryScript - Feb 4, 2016 18:02:39 GMT -5
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Post by JerryScript on Feb 4, 2016 18:02:39 GMT -5
Generally speaking, that's not considered a ground, the circuit is grounded, usually via a common ground, but yes that could be an issue.
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Post by steve on Feb 4, 2016 18:20:05 GMT -5
I see what you are saying.
I should have said the ground wire for the tail light.
It's either the ground wire, or the hot wire. That is the case for both the dash, and the tail lights. There is only two wires to each one.
Check the green wire on each for continuity with the frame. If that checks, then you are not getting 12v to the item in question.
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Post by geh3333 on Feb 5, 2016 0:19:13 GMT -5
I see what you are saying. I should have said the ground wire for the tail light. It's either the ground wire, or the hot wire. That is the case for both the dash, and the tail lights. There is only two wires to each one. Check the green wire on each for continuity with the frame. If that checks, then you are not getting 12v to the item in question. I knew what u meant , lol |
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