Electric Gremlins GL1800

[Hocky]

Yep those buggers are the worst! 2003/2004 GW 1800, Roadsmith.

Bike is in a no start condition with no power at all when the ign key is turned on. Lots of batter voltage.

Reading 3-4 volts when checking any metal on the bike from positive batt term to metal. Post to post is normal @ 12.7V.

I've lost confidence in the bike. This is my 4th GW & have taken lots of interstate trips on my 1500's with confidence so this is a real bummer!

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thx, Hocky

 

[Jack Klarich]

Electric Gremlins (from incorrect forum)

What is the voltage @ the starter with ignition on and off?

 

[Sidecarbill]

Unless I'm missing something you're describing a bad ground. Jumper from ground to frame. See if it works.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Unless I'm missing something you're describing a bad ground. Jumper from ground to frame. See if it works.

That is strange to have that much of a voltage drop

 

[Hocky]

Electric Gremlins (from incorrect forum)

Thx MDO for the suggested move to the correct Forum!

Yep those buggers are the worst! 2003/2004 GW 1800, Roadsmith.

Bike is in a no start condition with no power at all when the ign key is turned on. Lots of batter voltage.

Reading 3-4 volts when checking any metal on the bike from positive batt term to metal.

Post to post is normal @ 12.7V.

I've lost confidence in the bike. This is my 4th GW & have taken lots of interstate trips on my 1500's with confidence so this is a real bummer!

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thx, Hocky

 

[Jack Klarich]

Check ALL grounds first

It sounds like you have a voltage drop some where

 

[mhgoldwing]

Thx MDO for the suggested move to the correct Forum!

Yep those buggers are the worst! 2003/2004 GW 1800, Roadsmith.

Bike is in a no start condition with no power at all when the ign key is turned on. Lots of batter voltage.

Reading 3-4 volts when checking any metal on the bike from positive batt term to metal.

Post to post is normal @ 12.7V.

I've lost confidence in the bike. This is my 4th GW & have taken lots of interstate trips on my 1500's with confidence so this is a real bummer!

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thx, Hocky

I agree that it sounds like a grounding problem. From the frame to the positive terminal on the battery should read battery full voltage. If you're only reading 3-4 volts I am suspect that your grounding lug has a really corroded connection or the wire from the negative battery terminal has somehow been damaged. It might also be that the main system fuse is bad/corroded.

You might also check voltage from battery negative terminal to the hot side of a fuse in your fuse box to see if full voltage is there. Key will have to be 'On".

 

[trike lady]

There's the inaccessible ground point under the fuel tank that gets corroded.

 

[Hocky]

Electric Gremlins

Thanks everyone for the advise! Gave up & took it to the shop I trust. I'll let you all know how it turns out!

 

[Jack Klarich]

Thanks everyone for the advise! Gave up & took it to the shop I trust. I'll let you all know how it turns out!

Good Deal, I do not blame you

Electrical is a real PIA