ohlins elec shock wire question

[bigdog_mike]

Had the wire break between the swingarm and tunnel grommet, was going to repair the wire and seal the repair, but I wanted to ask this, i tested the wire on a meter for continuity and the test was good then i tested the continuity between both wires (brown and black) and it too had continuity, is this good to have continuity between both wires?? Or is the wire shorted to each other? Please advise

 

[Blue Dave]

If you are reading continuity between the two wires going into the shock you are reading the solenoid coil resistance which would be normal.

I currently have my Ohlins monoshock out of my sled to be rebuilt. I just measured the solenoid coil resistance as 4.8 ohms on my Fluke meter which would certainly register on any continuity tester.

 

[bigdog_mike]

continuity

I was only testing continuity, not resistance, just wanted to be sure that if a had continuity between both wires is that good or do I have a short

 

[Blue Dave]

If it is close to zero ohms it is a short between the wires. If it is near 5 ohms it is the normal solenoid coil resistance.

A simple continuity tester will not be able to tell the difference. If you want to be sure you will need a good multi meter.

I would assume that you are fine if you check your splice and make sure that both wires are insulated from each other.

 

[RoyalBlue]

Fox

If you are reading continuity between the two wires going into the shock you are reading the solenoid coil resistance which would be normal.

I currently have my Ohlins monoshock out of my sled to be rebuilt. I just measured the solenoid coil resistance as 4.8 ohms on my Fluke meter which would certainly register on any continuity tester.

Dave

Do you rebuild that Ohlins shock every season , has it ever blown.

Had some other Ohlins in our crew go south , I am thinking of going with a Megafloat.
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[sleddog66]

Unhook the wire at both ends,then check continuity. Should have none between the two wires.

 

[Blue Dave]

Re: Fox

Dave

Do you rebuild that Ohlins shock every season , has it ever blown.

Had some other Ohlins in our crew go south , I am thinking of going with a Megafloat.
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It has never blown. I had it serviced at 3K miles and it is being serviced again right now at 6K miles.