Staffsargeant 4 #1 Posted October 6, 2021 I have a 1996 416. I have to jump start the battery ever time i have to use it. There must be something in the engine to charge the battery but I don't know were to look for it. Any help, please? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #2 Posted October 6, 2021 Yes, there is a charging system. How old is the battery Sarge? @staffsargaent 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #3 Posted October 6, 2021 If you have a multi-meter hook it up to the battery. Should read about 12.6 volts . Start engine move it up to almost full throttle voltage should be about 14. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtrosp1980 89 #4 Posted October 6, 2021 I believe you should have a voltage regulator by the steering wheel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,050 #5 Posted October 6, 2021 A 1996 416 should have an Onan twin cylinder engine so the voltage regulator should be in the housing that covers the flywheel. This is a small unit and located here for the cooling provided by the engine fan. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,313 #6 Posted October 6, 2021 Download the Onan Service Manual here. The testing procedure is on page 8-5. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staffsargeant 4 #7 Posted October 7, 2021 Were is the location of the Reg? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #8 Posted October 7, 2021 A bad battery will not charge well.. have you checked voltage engine off and engine running. I would do that first before anything else. As Gary pointed out it is the air shroud (blower housing) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,243 #9 Posted October 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Staffsargeant said: Were is the location of the Reg? Top of shroud on side toward the battery. Its the only thing on the shroud with wires on it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staffsargeant 4 #10 Posted October 12, 2021 ! am looking to buy a Volt Reg for a 1996 WH 416-8. My local dealer wants $160.00 for one. Anybody have one cheaper?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,243 #11 Posted October 12, 2021 I got one for, I think, under $20 (?) on the jungle site. People have mentioned they sometimes fail but mine hasn't yet and if it does, I'll do another. Only glitch was the mounting screw didn't come with it and the hole in the body was metric threaded. I measured the hole, retapped with a standard NC thread tap and found a screw in my bin. All good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staffsargeant 4 #12 Posted October 12, 2021 I would like to thank everyone who helped with my elec problem. I found the part for $40.00. Saved $120.00 that my WH dealer wanted to over charge me. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #13 Posted October 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Staffsargeant said: I would like to thank everyone who helped with my elec problem. I found the part for $40.00. Saved $120.00 that my WH dealer wanted to over charge me. And my bet is that the one they wanted to sell you is the same aftermarket part! I've also had good luck with the aftermarket regulators. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
