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:

Air cleaner box removal and installation
Removal Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g (page 1g- 9). Remove the air cleaner box cover. Refer to “air cleaner element removal and installation” . Remove the air cleaner mounting bolt. Remove the air clea ...

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 ...

Fuel pump components
Fuel level gauge Fuel pressure regulator assembly O-ring Joint Fuel pump Fuel pump case Fuel mesh filter 10 N·m (1.0 Kgf-m, 7.0 Lbf-ft) Apply engine oil. Apply grease. Do not reuse. ...