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1982 PT-40 (generator battery not getting charged) - Kevin Ford - 01-03-2006 07:39 Hello: After owning my '82 PT-40 for 8 years I have just discovered this BB forum and as you all know the knowledge for keeping one of these old birds flying is priceless (thanks). So, here is the issue I have today: The battery on my generator is not getting charged. In troubleshooting yesterday I disconnected the all of the generator battery cables and I'm getting 12.7V from the coach cable providing voltage until I reconnect the dash voltmeter, then the voltage pulls down to about 5V. The in-dash volt meter does work, so I don't really expect it to be the issue. I therefore assume the problem is load- related or a cable connection problem from the coach charging source (s). I tried to follow the charging source cable, but could not find where it connects on the coach. Can someone tell me where this cable connects into the charging system or if you have any other insight that would also be very much appreciated? Thanks! Kevin L. Ford 1982 PT-40 Richmond, Tx. BTW, I tried to post this earlier and the message didn't go through, so my apology if this is a double posting. |