Re: 1607 won't charge

Posted by Richard Taylor On 2009/11/25 15:22:55

Usally not a disconnected ground (+). (Although there is a ground wire that connects directly to the frame of the voltage reg.)
I have only seen this happen when a regulators points stick closed on the field side of the regulator. This energizes the generator when the key is switched on ,turning the generator into a motor.In theory it might be possible for the armeture side to stick also,I haven't seen that.
Disconnect the regulator and see if you still get a large draw. I think you can find the diagnostic manual on this site for charging systems.

If my poor memory is correct,all the accessorie circuts run through the headlamp switch - if you don't find the charging system at fault this might be the next place to look. Use the search feature to locate a wiring diagram on this site.