Melatv 788 Posted March 7, 2020 13 minutes ago, retro said: Ahhh... OK, but Louis confirmed it measured .228 Ohms above. He has an autoranging meter, so there should not be a dot preceding those digits. It would be great if one could get hands on when trouble shooting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis 14 Posted March 7, 2020 Melatv, yes it does read 5VDC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis 14 Posted March 7, 2020 Do I need to do the ohm test different or again on the 0.228 reading I got, to verify? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro 4,048 Posted March 7, 2020 Yes. 🙂 I admire your tenacity and stick-to-itiveness Mel. If you solve this problem we may be compelled to erect a statue in your honor. Hahah... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 788 Posted March 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Louis said: Do I need to do the ohm test different or again on the 0.228 reading I got, to verify? If that reading is .228 ohms -- that is a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 788 Posted March 8, 2020 1 minute ago, retro said: Yes. 🙂 I admire your tenacity and stick-to-itiveness Mel. If you solve this problem we may be compelled to erect a statue in your honor. Hahah... If anyone wants to jump in here and help solve this problem --- lets get together 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retro 4,048 Posted March 8, 2020 I am tempted to build Louis a PVA and mail it to him along with a decent multimeter. Y'all game...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 788 Posted March 8, 2020 The only thing is to trace that harness all the back to see if there is any bad spots. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis 14 Posted March 8, 2020 Retro, I dont know what a pva is lol but I can get a better meter from a buddy of mine tonight and give results again tomorrow. I really appreciate that though. Melatv, I can take the harness apart if you think that could be it. What about the .228 ohms I'm getting. You think the meter isn't giving the correct reading? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 788 Posted March 8, 2020 It wouldn't hurt to test it with another meter and check the harness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis 14 Posted March 14, 2020 Hey guys, I haven't had a chance until now to mess with it. I just ohmed it with a fluke meter and it ohmed 231 ohms. Before I go to taking the harness apart, does that sound right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,877 Posted March 14, 2020 Louis, i envoy you big time !!!. i would have set that mf on fire by now, and went out and bought another honda atv ( manual shift mind ya ! )..lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis 14 Posted March 14, 2020 Thanks, trust me, I've thought about it lol. I'm about to the point of taking it to a honda shop but I'm afraid of the cost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riverc 1,317 Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Louis said: Thanks, trust me, I've thought about it lol. I'm about to the point of taking it to a honda shop but I'm afraid of the cost Louis,man I have to say you don't give up easy,you're a fighter.If you can fix this problem you will have more money in your pocket. Had a problem with my rancher,that has warranty so no out of pocket money.Mine was bad fuel pump that when it got hot,would not work until it cooled down,then would work till it got hot. Took it to my dealer his shop rate is $120 hr.Glad I didn't get the bill. Edited March 14, 2020 by riverc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis 14 Posted March 14, 2020 I appreciate it. Yeah, this being electrical I'm afraid it can get costly quick. I think I'm going to use dielectric grease in all the connectors then unwrap the harness to check for bare spots. If that seems good, I'll either start replacing things or take it to a shop. I know plug and play can get more expensive faster than getting it checked out. Parts aren't cheap lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 788 Posted March 14, 2020 Hi Louis: 231 ohms it should work -- have you also check it at the G/W & Bu/Y wire on the Gray connector at the PCM ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis 14 Posted March 14, 2020 Hi Melatv, I just saw you replied. I have but I just ohmed it again and it reads 0.00 ohms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 788 Posted March 15, 2020 Did you check at the same spot where you got the 231 ohms? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis 14 Posted March 15, 2020 No I didn't. I unplugged the gray pcm connector and checked it there. You want me to leave the gray pcm connector plugged in and check it where it connects to the ckp and alternator? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis 14 Posted March 15, 2020 Ok, I just checked it there and got 516.5 kilo ohms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis 14 Posted March 15, 2020 Slightly lower reading now but wanted to take a pic for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 788 Posted March 15, 2020 Can you turn the auto ranging off on that meter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 788 Posted March 15, 2020 Plug the alternator connector in and unplug the gray connector (PCM) and check it on the G/W & Bu/Y wires Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louis 14 Posted March 15, 2020 Yes, I had it in manual on the first reading. It reads the same in manual and auto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
