Charging System Inspection; Leakage Test; Regulated Voltage/Amperage Inspection - Honda XL200 2001 Shop Manual

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CHARGING SYSTEM INSPECTION

LEAKAGE TEST

Turn the ignition switch off, and disconnect the ground (-) cable
from the battery.
Connect the ammeter (+) probe to the ground cable and the
ammeter (-) probe to the battery (-) terminal.
With the ignition switch off, check for current leakage.
NOTE
• When measuring the current using a tester, set it to a high
range, and then bring the range down to an appropriate
level. Current flow larger than the range selected may blow
out the fuse in the tester.
• While measuring current, do not turn the ignition switch ON.
A sudden surge of current may blow out the fuse in tester.
Specified current leakage: 0.01mA max.
If current leakage exceeds the specified value, a shorted circuit
is likely.
Locate the short by disconnecting connectors one by one and
measuring the current.

REGULATED VOLTAGE/AMPERAGE INSPECTION

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• If the engine must be running to do some work, make sure
the area is well-ventilated. Never run the engine in an
enclosed are.
• The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that
may cause loss of consciousness and lead to death.
NOTE
• Before performing this test, be sure the battery is fully
charged and that the specific gravity is greater than 1.27
(20° C/38F)
Start the engine and warm it up to operating temperature, then
turn the ignition switch OFF.
Connect the multimeter between the battery terminals.
Start the engine and increase the engine speed gradually, and
measure the voltage.
Regulated voltage 13.5 - 14.5 V/5.000 r.p.m.
BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
(1) NEGATIVE TERMINAL
(3) NEGATIVE
CABLE
(2) BATTERY
BATTERY
(1) CONNECTOR
(3) STARTER RELAY SWITCH
(2) MAIN FUSE 15A
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