NavyChop -I guess you are stuck with a bad board - since it's under warranty, I'd probably stop right there, box it up and return it for exchange or warranty.The real question is, is it a bad design (will this happen again, even if you get the board ...
Looks like you got it! Remember, you must have one lead off of the battery to do the diode check. If you are getting 0 ohms both ways, then you have indeed nailed it!Radio Shack is a good place to buy a replacement diode because you can find a radio ...
Well, The way things are these days, it could be one of those 'black box' modules that are sealed in goo and have multiple terminals on them! In that case, if it's under warranty, I'd take it back. I know what you mean - as you may have to dig into i...
I better be clear on this - if the diode is on the positive lead, ensure that the band is closer to the positive terminal on the battery than on the generator:(From alternator)---[ ||]----- + [battery] - --------(to alternator) ...
It sounds like it could be a bad diode, but try the simple tests first:1.) Fully charge the original battey with a car battery charger that you know works as you did before.2.) Install the battery and see if it will start your generator. It should, w...