NEW TECH ARTICLE: Diagnosis and repair of charging-system problems, all LC models.

[Nick V]

Hi again all!

I've taken advantage of my recent alternator stator problems to publish a new document on proper diagnosis and repair of these problems. It can be viewed at http://www.ukgser.com/technical/nic...f charging system (R-series, '13 on) V1.0.pdf.

There is also another, similar document currently in the works for '06-onward F-series twins. I'll give a yell when it's out.

...Though I've put this information out there, I sincerely hope that no one here ever has to use it. Take it from me, stator failure is a pain in the @$$.

 

[Homer]

Thanks for putting the time and effort into a very thorough and comprehensive thread.

 

[Blackal]

+1 thanks

Al

 

[Blackal]

+1 thanks

Al

 

[MrMcNamara]

Nice piece of work - could do with more technical posts on here
thanks Mac

 

[Nick V]

My pleasure, gents! Glad I can help.

 

[delmonti]

there's a technical writers job out there with your name written all over it. +1

 

[Marius in Africa]

Thank you Nick, a sterling effort.

 

[kurienp]

Brilliant doc there Nick! you are a star. Good to see technical documentation on here.

 

[GrinningGSer]

Having suffered two car alternator failures in my driving lifetime, it concerns me that these WC alternators are so difficult to fix. Fantastic write up.... but not a job for me.

 

[Nick V]

there's a technical writers job out there with your name written all over it. +1

Coincidentally, I am a technical writer by trade.
I've worked for BAE Systems, but I currently work for the electronic warfare division of Airbus Defence and Space.

Brilliant doc there Nick! you are a star. Good to see technical documentation on here.

Thanks matey!
Funny enough, I was recently in Newbury, training up on the technical writing package we've recently adopted.
I stayed at the Chequers, and walked through town most every night. Fantastic place!

Having suffered two car alternator failures in my driving lifetime, it concerns me that these WC alternators are so difficult to fix. Fantastic write up.... but not a job for me.

In my opinion, locating the alternator where they did constitutes a serious design flaw - but nothing can be done about it now.
Hopefully, the next generation will go back to an external car-type alternator... one can always hope!

 

[kurienp]

Thanks matey!
Funny enough, I was recently in Newbury, training up on the technical writing package we've recently adopted.
I stayed at the Chequers, and walked through town most every night. Fantastic place!

It is a beautiful and quiet town indeed. There are some fantastic roads around here as well. If your travels bring you here again, let's meet up!

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