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Post by thedon051586 on Mar 9, 2013 15:58:07 GMT -5
Hey there everyone! Previous dawg here with a bit of a scooter issue that I need some direction with. I have a 2010 peace sports renegade 50cc. My issue is my headlights and charging system. I keep blowing headlights like crazy, literally between yesterday and today I have blown 3 brand new headlamp bulbs. the other issue is that my charging system is not charging my brand new battery (new like not even 12 hours old). basically what is happening is I replaced the old crap china battery with a fresh brand new unit. I filled the battery, let it sit for a while, capped it off and then trickle charged it as per instructions. put it in scoot and fired right off with the starter button, something I haven't been able to do in a while. so after maybe 10 minutes of running, shut the scoot down and battery no longer has a charge. when running all things that would normally work off battery are working. Brake/tail lamps, horn, turn signals. The only goofy thing I have noticed is that the turn signals speed up when applying throttle (I replaced the china flasher with a newer automotive unit). And the headlights..... I put in a brand new bulb and fired the scoot up to make sure it was working properly, no issues. high and low beams worked great and bright. However, from my back yard to my driveway (maybe 60 feet) the low beam blew. so I switched to high beam. From edge of driveway to mailbox (maybe 30 feet at best) high beam blew as well. My thoughts are that the voltage regulator might be on the fritz but a: all the reputable scooter parts stores are closed today and b: I would like to get a good answer before I start the whole throwing parts at it commotion. I do have a multimeter but I don't know what voltages to look for or where to look for them. Anyone with info or help will be greatly appreciated!
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Post by terrilee on Mar 9, 2013 17:25:24 GMT -5
HI & WELCOME TO THE NEW SITE
im am NOT a mech
but sorta sounds like your rectifier./regulator is gone
instead of sending extra charge to the battery its letting it flow and blowing you bulbs
just a guess tho, wait for the real mechs
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Post by alleyoop on Mar 9, 2013 20:34:22 GMT -5
Hook you your Volt meter to the battery and start the scoot and see what it is registering in volts. Then give it some throttle 4-5K and see if the voltage goes up. If it goes up to high over 14.7 it is putting out to much juice, if the voltage does not go up it is not charging. But since it is blowing the bulbs you have a bad ground someplace and it makes it draw to much juice and blows the bulbs. So check all your grounds especially the ones going to the lights they do not have the best connections in the socket that holds the bulb.
Alleyoop
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Post by terrilee on Mar 9, 2013 21:05:23 GMT -5
SEE 
told ya to wait for the MECHs
i just guess-----------lol
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Post by thedon051586 on Mar 9, 2013 21:11:01 GMT -5
hey thanks guys, looks like the regulator was the issue after all. after some scootdawg and google searching I found the most common issue was after the scooter had been run without a battery present, which I did not too long ago (DOH!). needless to say I found one place that was about to close and I was able to buy a new regulator. put the new regulator in, cleaned up all the grounds, wired on a better fuse holder and put a new headlamp in. Good news is that I just made a trip about a mile and a half down the road and battery is charging, lights work without blowing and everything seems to be working as it should. if there is not a memo about this issue, there should be. DON'T RIDE YOUR SCOOTER WITHOUT A BATTERY! don't be a dunski like me! hahaha thanks again!
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Post by thedon051586 on Mar 9, 2013 21:12:10 GMT -5
and gals sorry just saw that  |
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Post by terrilee on Mar 9, 2013 21:39:50 GMT -5
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Post by alleyoop on Mar 9, 2013 21:52:40 GMT -5
Your right some people just take out the battery and run it and that is the fastest way to blow the R/R it burns up. Doesn't know what to do with all that JUICE being stored and no one to give it to that SHOULD have it. So it sends it to the wrong neighborhood and causes problems in a neighborhood that was nice and quiet. The other common accident is connecting the battery wrong and WHAM BAM problems in river city. There are many more GOTCHAs, there are LOTS OF STORIES IN THE NAKED CITY.  Alleyoop |
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Post by justbuggin2 on Mar 9, 2013 21:53:32 GMT -5
all of the above is very good info and i would also suggest when putting in new bulbs not to touch the glass part with your finger as it will leave fingerprints and the oils in them will cause the bulb to blow as well
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Post by alleyoop on Mar 9, 2013 21:59:35 GMT -5
WHAT!! you must of been eating BBQ SHORT RIBS you have to lick you fingers clean BRO  Alleyoop |
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Post by JR on Mar 9, 2013 22:01:18 GMT -5
Halogen bulbs are bad about going out if they have oils on them.
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Post by justbuggin2 on Mar 10, 2013 0:05:21 GMT -5
that sounds good Alley
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..BAD TO THE BONE..
