Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Service Manual: 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, replace or connect properly. |
| Short-circuited, grounded or open generator coil. | Replace | |
| Short-circuited or punctured regulator/ rectifier. | Replace | |
| Generator does charge, but charging rate is below the specification | Lead wires tend to get short- or opencircuited or loosely connected at terminals. | Repair or retighten. |
| Grounded or open-circuited generator coil. | Replace | |
| Defective regulator/rectifier | Replace | |
| Defective cell plates in the battery. | Replace the battery | |
| Generator overcharges | Internal short-circuit in the battery. | Replace the battery |
| Damaged or defective regulator/rectifier | Replace | |
| Poorly grounded regulator/rectifier | Clean and tighten ground connection. | |
| Unstable charging | Lead wire insulation frayed due to vibration, resulting in intermittent shortcircuiting. | Repair or replace |
| Internally short-circuited generator. | Replace | |
| Defective regulator/rectifier | Replace | |
| Battery overcharges | Faulty regulator/rectifier. | Replace. |
| Faulty battery | Replace. | |
| Poor contact of generator lead wire coupler. | Repair. | |
| Battery runs down quickly | Trouble in charging system | Check the generator, regulator/rectifier and circuit connections and make necessary adjustments to obtain specified charging operation. |
| Cell plates have lost much of their active materials a result of overcharging | Replace the battery and correct the charging system. | |
| Internal short-circuit in the battery | Replace the battery | |
| Too low battery voltage. | Recharge the battery fully. | |
| Too old battery. | Replace the battery. | |
| Battery “sulfation” | Incorrect charging rate. (When not in use battery should be checked at least once a month to avoid sulfation.) | Replace the battery |
| The battery was left unused in a cold climate for too long. | Replace the battery if badly sulfated |
Battery runs down quickly
Troubleshooting
Step
Action
Yes
No
1
Check accessories which use excessive amounts of
electricity.
Are accessories being installed?
Remove accesso ...
Other materials:
Front brake master cylinder parts inspection
Refer to “front brake master cylinder / brake lever disassembly and assembly”
.
Master cylinder
Inspect the master cylinder bore for any scratches or
other damage
Piston / rubber parts
Inspect the piston surface for any scratches or other
damage.
Inspect the primary cup, secondary cup ...
Cylinder head disassembly and assembly
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Caution
identify the position of each removed part.
Organize the parts in their respective groups
(i.E., Intake, exhaust, no. 1 Or no. 2) So that
they can be installed in their original
locations ...
Thermostat inspection
Inspect the thermostat in the following procedures:
remove the thermostat. Refer to “thermostat removal and installation” .
Inspect the thermostat pellet for signs of cracking.
Test the thermostat at the bench for control action.
Caution
do not contact ...