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Old 10-13-2009, 09:14 PM   #1
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Default 99 Workhorse Charging Problem

I have a workhorse that isn't charging. I did a search and have a pretty good idea of how to test the voltage. What is the voltage supposed to be at the generator? I couldn't find that info. If I take the green wire off and test right there on the little stud it is only reading about 11.5 shouldn't that be more? Thanks
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Old 10-13-2009, 09:32 PM   #2
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Default Re: 99 Workhorse Charging Problem

hook it back up and test the voltage at the battery when the motor revs

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Old 10-14-2009, 03:49 PM   #3
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Default Re: 99 Workhorse Charging Problem

YEP what he said. the starter/gen has to have voltage to make voltage. If you have battt voltage at battery when cart is running, than you need a voltage regulator, located beside the solenoid.
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YEP what he said. the starter/gen has to have voltage to make voltage. If you have battt voltage at battery when cart is running, than you need a voltage regulator, located beside the solenoid.


Wait - I already said that -

BTW - voltage regulators do not go bad very often, but even more rarely do starters continue to work and not produce voltage. I've seen many carts where the green wire from the regulator has come unplugged, too

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Old 10-14-2009, 04:28 PM   #5
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Default Re: 99 Workhorse Charging Problem

Thanks for the help. Green wire is plugged in. Is there a chance that my generator is not producing enough voltage? I checked the voltage coming out of the generator, it is 11.8 volts at the stud where green wire goes. I check it at new battery it is @ 12.5 not running and lowers to 12 volts running wide open. After that I grounded green wire per VR test i found on this site. I had no change in voltage. I am getting confused darn it! The voltage regulator lowers voltage coming out of the generator and does not increase it? Is that correct? I would much rather buy a regulator than a generator. Thanks again
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Voltage Regulator is bad...

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Old 10-14-2009, 04:54 PM   #7
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Thank You, I'll put one on tomorrow and let you know how I make out. Great site by the way!
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Old 10-15-2009, 09:10 PM   #8
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Put Voltage regulator on tonight. 13.8 volts@ battery when revving. Thanks a lot guys!
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There ya go

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Welcome to Buggiesgonewild Gibbster! These bunch of crazies got it going on!
Glad you got'er feed'n juice again! Got any pics of your cart?
We're a visual bunch and like pics.....
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