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Charging system failure

Old Feb 28, 2016 | 03:17 PM
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Charging system failure

Good afternoon everybody. Here's my situation. I noticed for about 5-6 weeks when turning the key to on that the battery gauge was a bit low. Then sometimes while driving it would drop below norm then come back up a few minutes later. Then one day it dropped to zero and stayed there. I had 30 miles to get home, the radio shut off, then the emergency brake light came on. Anyway, I've replaced both batteries and the alternator. When I turn the key to on the gauge shows maybe 10. When I start the motor the gauge drops to about 6. I've checked for chafed or broken wires but can't find anything. I appreciate any help on this situation.
At the same time all this was happening I got a code for the crankshaft position sensor and I replaced it. Is there a connection between the two?
Bill

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Old Feb 28, 2016 | 04:44 PM
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you inspect the cross over cable? also check all of your grounds
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Old Feb 29, 2016 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by CRF450R RIDER
you inspect the cross over cable? also check all of your grounds
Yes I checked the cross over and all other wires that I can get to and see easily look fine. Seems like something was going bad over a period of time. Do you think it would be the ECM?
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