But then, when I plugged my phone in, it wasn't charging. Adjust the cigarette lighter plug in, but still nothing. Aggravation abounds! I must have forgot to plug the cigarette lighter back to the bike when I put it all back together after doing the alternator, but I was pretty sure I did. Grab the screwdriver and remove the pocket- yup, still connected. Grrr....
Test the plug connection- voltage is there and... wait a second... I am getting a steady 16vdc at the accessory.
But yet, the voltage is a steady 13.8vdc at the voltmeter on the bike.
Then, I notice the radio isn't working and the intercom isn't working... Well, forget the ride. There is an electrical issue and I am not risking doing any more damage than there might already be- I really hope there isn't any real damage.
So, how in the world am I getting 16vdc at the accessory and not at the voltmeter which is connected to the battery and the alternator?
Thanx!
