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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Other materials:

Turn signal / side-stand relay removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off. Remove the frame cover assembly. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d . Remove the turn signal/side-stand relay (1). Installation Install the turn signal/side-stand relay in the reverse order of removal ...

Water hose removal and installation
Removal Remove the side cowlings. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6). Drain engine coolant. Refer to “cooling system inspection” in section 0b . Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in se ...

Isc valve reset
When removing or replacing the throttle body assembly, reset the isc valve learned value in the following procedures: turn the ignition switch on position. Set up the sds tools. (Refer to the sds operation manual for further details.) Click “active control”. Click “is ...