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Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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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Other materials:

Fuel line inspection
Inspect fuel line every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) Inspect the fuel line in the following procedures:  lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9).  Inspect the fuel feed hose (1) for damage and fuel leakage. ...

Engine coolant temperature indicator light inspection
Inspect the engine coolant temperature meter and indicator light (led) in the following procedures:  remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Disconnect the ect sensor coupler (1). Connect a variable resistor (2) ...

Oil cooler / oil cooler hose removal and installation
Refer to “electrical components location” in section 0a . Removal Turn the ignition switch off.  Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Drain engine oil. Refer to “engine oil and filter replacement” in section 0b . ...

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