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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: 2014 Zero S 11.4 charger dying?
« on: December 14, 2023, 06:00:26 PM »
Thanks, all, for the responses. 🙏🏻
I'll have to take a closer look when I get home to see if there's a DC cable above the motor. I haven't had the pleasure of connecting with many other Zero riders in the area so I don't know anyone with a Delta-Q charger. I do know of a dealership that does Zero parts and repairs so I could reach out to them and see if they have any suggestions. Given the high confidence in that being the issue though, it sounds like it might be easiest to just buy the replacement once I've confirmed it's a Calex.
Thanks and 73's!
Justin,
Yes. At least if the 2014 S has the DC cable above the motor. Troubleshoot by using a DeltaQ charger, don't even use the OBC and see if it then charges to 100%. Key on if no OBC being used. Do you know anybody who has one for a 2014 down there in Los Angeles?
There are other ways to charge it up, but requires the correct equipment. Your old Zero OBC has no Level Two charging. It will have the same power output when used on 240 VAC and most likely the exact same issue. Same with the Delta Q's.
But IMO, it's fairly safe to assume the problem is the OBC. It's not putting out enough voltage under the load of the battery, so it cannot get to 100% SOC.
73, -Don- AA6GA/7 Reno, NV
I'll have to take a closer look when I get home to see if there's a DC cable above the motor. I haven't had the pleasure of connecting with many other Zero riders in the area so I don't know anyone with a Delta-Q charger. I do know of a dealership that does Zero parts and repairs so I could reach out to them and see if they have any suggestions. Given the high confidence in that being the issue though, it sounds like it might be easiest to just buy the replacement once I've confirmed it's a Calex.
Thanks and 73's!
