Bought a turbo reg from the classifieds but cant get it to work properly. When a lipo is pluged into the input lead only 2.4 volts is coming out. The voltage adjuster does not change the output. Iam I doing something wrong or is the reg no good?
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Originally Posted by ktm fanatic

Bought a turbo reg from the classifieds but cant get it to work properly. When a lipo is pluged into the input lead only 2.4 volts is coming out. The voltage adjuster does not change the output. Iam I doing something wrong or is the reg no good?
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Do you have a picture of your test setup?

Battery lead plugged directly into the input. Volt meter connected to output. Also fan does not spin.

Originally Posted by ktm fanatic

Battery lead plugged directly into the input. Volt meter connected to output. Also fan does not spin.

Yeah, fan is supposed to spin. If you're positive you're checking everything right, I'd send it in. SmartFly is great about service. If it's just the fan they can send you one to replace yourself. But, if it is the regulator then you'd need to send it in. I don't know what they charge out of warranty but it's probably not a lot. The owner, Bob, is a nice guy.

Sounds to me like the MOSFETs or the balancing resistors or both are blown. Not sure if it can be repaired. There have been several versions and if its older than 5 years I may not have the parts anymore. Also, to repair the MOSFETs and resistors is about a $50--$55 job. A LOT of labor involved.

Originally Posted by ktm fanatic

Bought a turbo reg from the classifieds but cant get it to work properly. When a lipo is pluged into the input lead only 2.4 volts is coming out. The voltage adjuster does not change the output. Iam I doing something wrong or is the reg no good?
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