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DO3

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Charging system issues, bad stator?
« on: April 28, 2025, 01:46:05 AM »
I've got a new to me 2013 like 50cc 2T that has a charging issue and I somewhat stumped.

I've put in a new battery and it slowly drains as the engine is running, I measured about 2 amp draw while running.

I tried a new voltage regulator/rectifier with the same results.

While the engine is running and the stator is unplugged from the harness I can measure 50-65 VAC from the wires to the ground, once I plug it in the engine rpm drops 1500-2000 rpm and the voltage drops to 5-7 VAC. Also the current draw on one of the wires is 7 amps and 1.5-2 on the other.

If the Kymco 31120-LHB3-E10 stator was easier to find I'd just swap it out. Is there a different Kymco PN that is similar and know to work? I'm hesitant to buy a generic GY6 stator as that might be what is in there now. I can tell that it is not the OEM one as the ignition wire has been spliced.

Thanks for any thoughts

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Re: Charging system issues, bad stator?
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2025, 06:34:38 AM »
There's dozens of stators that fit, some with 2 wires, some with 3.  It's such a pain to sort them out that I just buy the correct Kymco stator and skip the problems. Same with the ignition ECM.

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Re: Charging system issues, bad stator?
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2025, 08:03:51 PM »
Welcome here!
This different voltage and RPM drop on your scoot to ground might indicate a faulty anchor.
But first:
-find and clean (metallicly) battery minus to ground cable point on your scoots motorbloc
-multimeter on battery plus and minus
-motor runs at 4000, VDC output at battery?
- 14 /14.5 VDC, stator healthy, fault in line

Renew the splicing before any other action with sturdy screw connectors.
No change at all?

I would simply risk a few €€ and renew the stator.
(Pls see pics) make sure your stator, pick up sensor and connector looks the same.

« Last Edit: April 28, 2025, 08:19:56 PM by Ruffus »
Happy and safe scootering, Ruffus

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Re: Charging system issues, bad stator?
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2025, 01:15:39 AM »
11.9 VDC at 4,000 rpm. The voltage at the battery actually goes up when I turn the ignition off


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Re: Charging system issues, bad stator?
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2025, 09:42:09 AM »
11.9 VDC at 4,000 rpm. The voltage at the battery actually goes up when I turn the ignition off

Would sound to me as there is a ground problem too.

ASSUMING:
-new battery and charged
-new reg/rect (the correct one?)
-"splice" changed to proper connector
-cables from stator to reg/rect checked cm per cm for a broken part (particularely where it leaves the motor bloc)

..then there is not much left as to think of a faulty stator coil.
This aftermarket stators are not too bad, I have used (not on a 50) them with good results and its not hard to change on this aircooled scoot.

Watch a few YT videos how to remove fan and stator nut safely.
Read that thread below too.

https://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=9182.msg98328#msg98328
« Last Edit: April 29, 2025, 11:40:14 AM by Ruffus »
Happy and safe scootering, Ruffus

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