Because the primary purpose of a stator is to keep the battery charged, the most obvious sign of a bad stator is a weak or dead battery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your battery charges well on another charger, or it has padded a more thorough check, then the problem could be the stator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just make sure you\u2019ve also tested the rectifier and checked the wiring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, you\u2019ll notice that your engine struggles to start, or that it does quickly especially when you are using your headlights or any electrical components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the most sure way to diagnose a bad stator is using a multimeter. Do a quick resistance test on the connector and compare the numbers to those in the manual. And if you get an OL reading, get a new stator right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
By the way, you don’t even need to remove the stator from the ATV. Once you disconnect the main connector, you can do a static test as well as a dynamic test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How To Test A Stator With A Test Light?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n If you don’t have a multimeter, you can use a test light to do a rough stator test. I say rough because this test doesn’t tell you much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A test light only shows that there\u2019s continuity between the different pins. And if you don’t know the exact resistance values, it\u2019s hard to tell if the stator is bad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll need to find a way to rig the test light to have two leads; the one it already has plus another one so you can test the pins against each other. You can use a crocodile clip to attach a narrow probe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Insert one lead into pin 1 and the other into pin 2. If the tester lights up, it means there\u2019s continuity. If it doesn\u2019t, it\u2019s a clear indication your stator is bad. Repeat with all other pin combinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also do an insulation breakdown test by inserting the tester into one of the pins and touching the other end on the body of the stator. If it lights up, that\u2019s a problem as it indicates shorting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can You Repair a Bad Stator?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Repairing a bad stator involves taking it apart and unwinding the coils. You\u2019ll probably need new wires, and then you have to wind them carefully. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have the skills and time, you can give it a try. Alternatively, see if you can find a pro who can repair a bad stator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But often, it\u2019s better to just buy a new one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The good news is that ATV stators are pretty reliable. It\u2019s unusual for them to go bad unless they are very old. So even if you have to buy a new one, it\u2019s likely the last one you\u2019ll ever need to buy. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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