Date:         Sat, 13 Aug 2005 17:43:59 -0500
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From:         Jake Beaulieu <jbeaulie@ND.EDU>
Subject:      update:no power to auxillary air valve
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After adjusting my multi-meter I measure 0.02V at the electrical wires to the
AAR.  This isn't much power, what kind of voltage should I be expecting at the
AAR?
Thanks,
Jake

Quoting Jake Beaulieu <jbeaulie@ND.EDU>:

> Howdy,
>
> I have been having problems with the idle on my air cooled 82 Westy.  I did a
> full troubleshooting of the ignition and fuel injection system this morning
> and
> narrowed the problem down to the auxillary air regulator (AAR).  This is
> consistent with the symptoms and somebody on the list suggested this was the
> problem.  The AAR checks out electrically but does not close after five
> minutes
> when the ignition is on(Bentley 24.9).  I tested the electrical lead to the
> AAR
> and it is only getting  power when the starter is engaged, no power with the
> ignition on.
>
> So, I think the AAR is fine (replaced about a year ago), but it isn't getting
> power.  Why?  There is another test in the Bentley, but I am not sure how to
> do
> it.  Check out Bentley 24.15.  It says that the AAR and wires can be checked
> by
> connecting an Ohmmeter to terminal #34 at the ECU plug and #37 at the double
> relay.  However, I can't find a terminal labeled #37 at the double relay.
> Any
> suggestions?
>
> Thanks
> Jake
>