Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: Battery runs down quickly

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual / Engine / Charging system / Diagnostic information and procedures / Battery runs down quickly

Troubleshooting

Step	Action	Yes	No
1	Check accessories which use excessive amounts of electricity. Are accessories being installed?	Remove accessories.	Go to step 2.
2	Check the battery for current leakage. Refer to “battery current leakage inspection” . Is the battery for current leakage ok?	Go to step 3.	Short circuit of wire harness. Faulty electrical equipment
3	Measure the regulated voltage between the battery terminals. Refer to “regulated voltage inspection” (page 1j- 3). Is the regulated voltage ok?	Faulty battery. Abnormal driving condition.	Go to step 4.
4	Measure the resistance of the generator coil. Refer to “generator inspection” . Is the resistance of generator coil ok?	Go to step 5.	Faulty generator coil. Disconnected lead wires.
5	Measure the generator no-load performance. Refer to “generator inspection” . Is the generator no-load performance ok?	Go to step 6.	Faulty generator
6	Inspect the regulator/rectifier. Refer to “regulator / rectifier inspection” . Is the regulator/rectifier ok?	Go to step 7.	Faulty regulator/rectifier
7	Inspect wirings. Is the wirings ok?	Faulty battery.	Short circuit of wire harness. Poor contact of couplers

Charging system symptom diagnosis

Condition Possible cause Correction / reference item Generator does not charge Open- or short-circuited lead wires, or loose lead connections. Repair, rep ...

Repair instructions

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Self-diagnostic procedures
Use of mode select switch Note do not disconnect the coupler from ecm, battery cable from battery, ecm ground wire from engine or main fuse before confirming dtc (diagnostic trouble code) stored in memory. Such disconnection may erase memorized information in ec ...

Self-diagnosis function
The self-diagnosis function is incorporated in the ecm. The function has two modes, “user mode” and “dealer mode”. The user can only be notified by the lcd (display) panel and led (fi indicator light). To check the function of the individual fi system devices, the dealer mode is provided. In ...

Cooling fan inspection
Cooling fan operating temperature standard (on → off): approx. 100 ?‹C (212 ƒ‹f) (off → on): approx. 105 ?‹C (221 ƒ‹f) Inspect the cooling fan in the following procedures: disconnect the cooling fan motor coupler (1). Test the cooling fan motor for load ...