Why is my Harley Davidson Sportster not charging?

Why is my Harley Davidson Sportster not charging?

If a new battery fixes your problem, confirm the charging system is working properly by performing the same test with the engine running. A normal reading is near 14 volts. If you find a different value, move to Step 6. Even if your battery’s charge level is normal, it may not have the capacity under load to supply enough amperage.

What should the Run switch read on a Harley Davidson Sportster?

Remove the kill switch from the right handlebar grip. Measure the resistance/continuity of the switch with the switch unpressed using the same method described for testing the run switch. The reading should be 0.1 ohms or less. Press the switch and measure again. The reading should now be “OL” or infinite, meaning no connection is present.

Why does my Harley Davidson have no power?

Last Friday I shut the motor off with the stop switch and then turned the ignition key off. I re-set the stop switch to On. 1 minute later, I turned the ignition switch to ignition and noticed I had no power to my headlights and instrument lights.

What do I need to turn on switched accessory power?

Place a piece of cardboard between the wire and the harness before gently shaving away about two-thirds of an inch of insulation. A sharp knife and a slow pace are all you need. You didn’t forget to disconnect the negative pole of the battery before you began slicing, did you?

Last Friday I shut the motor off with the stop switch and then turned the ignition key off. I re-set the stop switch to On. 1 minute later, I turned the ignition switch to ignition and noticed I had no power to my headlights and instrument lights.

Why is the start button not working on my Harley Davidson?

If you did NOT read 12 volts, you would have to go back to the TSSM and hot wire (bypass it) in order to determine where the problem was. Also testing the start button would be something to check also. The key point to remember is that the “Start Relay Control” comes from the TSSM.

How to test if your starter switch is working?

6) Breaker panel wires to the starter relay were tested. accessories, am I okay in assuming the the ignition switch itself is working? A common wire black/red are used in the circuit panel for ignition, instruments, and lights. The black/red wire is connected to the starter relay via SPL8 (another bundle).

Is there a problem with my Sportster 1200 XLH?

Before I go out and buy parts I think I need, maybe somebody can jump in and pinpoint the problem. 1995 Sportster 1200 XLH. Ride it daily to work. Last Friday I shut the motor off with the stop switch and then turned the ignition key off.

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