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

...

Other materials:

Cooling circuit inspection
Do not open the radiator cap when the engine is hot, as you may be injured by escaping hot liquid or vapor. When removing the radiator cap tester, put a rag on the filler to prevent the engine coolant from spraying out. Inspect the cooling ...

Hazard switch inspection
Inspect the hazard switch in the following procedures: remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and installation” in section 1d . Disconnect the left handlebar switch coupler (1). (Yellow) Inspect the hazard switch for continuity with the tes ...

License plate light removal and installation
Removal Remove the frame cover. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6). Disconnect the license plate light coupler (1). Remove the nuts. Remove the license plate light assembly (2). Installation Install the license pl ...