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How to check alternator on '95 Tiger

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#1 ·
I've had a defective charging system for the past few months on my '95 Tiger with ~ 62K miles on it - fairly common symptoms - voltage starts off around 12 vdc and steadily decreases as the engine runs - to the point that it dies a little under 8 vdc. Put a new battery in - same issue. I've got both the factory service manual as well as the Haynes. The factory one sez very little about troubleshooting the charging system. The Haynes gives a few tests to try - mostly checking the regulator - based on my results, I went ahead & rolled the dice and ordered a new one - appears to be backordered. :mad: I've checked the rotor and it's good - next obvious step would be to check the stator, but due to the way the 3 leads tie directly into the rectifier board, I'm uncertain & leary to do so - anyone have a suggestion for this? I've already checked all connections - appear to be good. Thanks!
 
#3 ·
Ian -

Thanks for the link - however, someone else had forwarded it some weeks ago to me - spent a few hours trying to decipher it - came to the conclusion that there's just too many differences with my electrical system in comparison to what is shown for it to be a reliable, effective troubleshooting tool. While the Tiger has a Japanese charging system (Nippon-Denso, IIRC), the layout is different enough from what is shown - worried about shorting something else out and causing more issues! :(
Was hoping that someone on the forum had successfully tested the stator on a 94-98 Truimph and could specifically relay their technique.
 
#4 ·
What you need is an oscilloscope. Check the wave output from the stator.
The charging on my 2001 Tiger (internal alternator no piggyback) failed a few weeks ago, and with only a multi-meter I was getting completely confusing info. All the readings of ohms from the startor said that all 3 phases were good.
5 seconds with a scop showe 15volts from 2 phases and 1 volt from the third.
Got a brand new alternator from these guys for £79 delivered... better than £325 from Triumph.

http://www.electrexworld.co.uk/erol.html#1290X0
:)
 
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