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Caution, Far Eastern made bad copies of Powerdynamo material on the market
    

present top problems

Customer Service Support Case Management System (Ticket system)
Why, what and how
  Login problems with Powerdynamo Shop
  how to order with Powerdynamo - and how please not
  Spareparts for Powerdynamo Systems
  Options with Powerdynamo Systems
  Payment with credit cards
  Deposit for new developments
  Export shipments with DHL - things to be aware of

Please Note! PD Systems are replacement systems, not copies of stock systems, hence they look and install different!

general legal matters conditions of sale for private customers and for reseller businesses
  street licensing laws to observe
  Warranty, what and how
  modifications to Powerdynamo material ?
  Shop discounts (for private customers)

general technical matters PLEASE READ THIS FIRST
  Consider that parameters other than ignition could well be a possible cause of the problems.
  How to test spark und how not to
  Bad spark plugs on the market
  all systems looking same, but still quite different. Or, some offers might not be what they say
  driving without battery
  AC or DC - what are the Pros and Cons
  turns clockwise, anticlockwise ?
  electronic tachometer
  wire colours 
  6 or 12Volts, what shall i take?
  what spark plugs and caps to use

wiring matters PD Systems are replacement systems, not copies of stock systems, hence they look and assemble different!
  integration and basic wiring of the Powerdynamo systems
  the cut out function of the relay in many Powerdynamo systems
  the function of the blue switch off wire
  making use of the push start position of the main switch for cut off
  non fitting rubber grommet on stator wire
  integration mixed voltage systems (having both AC and DC)

ignition matters see also ignition coil matters, stator matters, advance matters
  How to test spark und how not to
  no spark
  Timing marks and positions 
  I see only a weak spark!
  engine stops or runs irregular when hot
  engine can not be restartet when hot
 

I get only sparks on one cylinder on my twin-coil-system

  i get only 1 spark (inner sensor)
  bad starting in JAWA systems / rotor to high
  trouble shooting on Powerdynamo Magdyno
  the function of the blue wire
  the function of the relay

ignition advance matters Position of advance markings under stroboscopic test
Advance unit, what is this, what is it for and why so expensive?
What is and how do i use a Stroboscop.
  I have a centrifugal govenor on my 2 stroke, PD now have fixed advace. How and why?
  How to check advance units (external sensor only)
  advance units made to customer specifications
  timing markings in strange places ?
  timing markings differ in location to documentation (pictures)

lighting and see also regulator matters
battery matters what battery can i / shall I use with Powerdynamo systems?
flasher problems I have no lights!
  60/65W Halogen Headlight is often too much
  bad batteries on the market
  i have problems with flashers (side indicators, turn lights)
  battery boils or is empty
  battery is drained when bike is not used for some time
  fuse keeps burning
  what use of a smoothing condenser

stator matters damage to stator
  Wrong turning direction?
  meter values of statorcoils
  frequent mistake in placing 2-tier stator base onto engine
  non fitting rubber grommet on stator wire

rotor matters Rotor slipping on shaft
  Missing keyway in Powerdynamo rotor
  Timing on 2 stroke systems without keyway
  Rotornose and Sensor not on one level
  Scratching sounds in rotor with plastified magnets
  What to observe when modifying a rotor?
  Flywheel pullers for Powerdynamo systems
  Rotor with 2 or even 3 missing magnets?
  How to pack a rotor for shipment by parcel to prevent rotor damage.

ignition coil matters How to check resistance of the emsemble ignition coil - spark plug
  percularities of twin coil
  I get only sparks on one cylinder on my twin-coil-system
  the function of the blue wire

regulator matters DC regulator not working? how can i check?
  I get 16 Volts (in an 12V system) / 8V ini 6V
  I get less than 12V on the meter when i check
  Charge control light does not work?
  AC or DC - what are the Pros and Cons
  AC regulator not working? how can i check?
  AC regulator, fuse blows when lights are switched off

condenser matters use of smoothing condenser

third party materials problems between PD system and MMB step engine speedometers
  use of stock electronic tachometers
problems with Kellermann LED with integrated tail/stoplight
 

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