charging or not

mcruea

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i have a 2005 mercury 40hp , i allways notice my meter read around 13 volts, but last weekend i notice its around 12 volts , i was wounding how to check to see if it is still charging or not. any help thank you:confused::confused:
 

daveswaves

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Re: charging or not

i have a 2005 mercury 40hp , i allways notice my meter read around 13 volts, but last weekend i notice its around 12 volts , i was wounding how to check to see if it is still charging or not. any help thank you:confused::confused:

Well if it is sitting at 12V it is not charging. I am not familiar with the layout of that particular engine but it will have a rectifier/regulator combination that is likely burned out.
 

mcruea

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Re: charging or not

does any body know how to check this and where its located rectifier/regulator , the help is very greatful ,thanks for any help
mcruea
 

mcruea

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Re: charging or not

sorry forgot to say i notice this when my tach stop working, couldnt find and loose wires or blown fuse mabe this has something to do with it
 
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