Geezer1000
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Hi folks, my 2004 R1200GS stopped charging yesterday. The overvoltage wire on top of the alternator is melted where it connects. Any ideas as to why this has happened?
Thanks all.
Thanks all.
Overvoltage wire melted
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Probably a corroded wire with high resistance.
Probably a corroded wire with high resistance.
Okay so tell us more of this "Over Voltage" Wire??
A picture or even just wire colour would be good !
I'm not great with electrics, but I was thinking exactly the same thing!
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I didn't dare to ask in case I got an answer I couldn't fathom.
The over voltage wire acts like an overflow pipe and sends all the overflowing electricity into the electric overflow butt located by the rear shock.
The butt might be full and need emptying.
The butt might be full and need emptying.
This is usually the issue with older bikes. Especially in old plug connectors. Also poor grounds due to corrosion.
MWH
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Maybe a comma was missing. Overvoltage, wire melted.
Didn't know we had butt plugs on GS's, think I'll be scared to go out on mine now....
Didn't know we had butt plugs on GS's, think I'll be scared to go out on mine now....
With the Denso alternator, item 5 on the diagram described as "Overvoltage protection" part no. 12317680683
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Its just a suppressor
"Voltage" is controlled by the internal regulator on an Alternator
Geezer1000
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Wire was loose. End of story, my own fault.
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