Charging System; Troubleshooting - Suzuki VL800 Service Manual

8-6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CHARGING SYSTEM

Generator

TROUBLESHOOTING

Battery runs down quickly.
Check accessories which use excessive
amounts of electricity.
No accessories
Check the battery for current
leaks. (! 8-7)
No current leaks
Measure the charging voltage
between the battery term nals.
(! 8-8)
Incorrect
Measure the continuity of
the generator coil.
(! 8-8)
Continuity
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Regulator / rectifier
B
Y
Y
B
Y B
Accessories
are installed
Current leaks
Correct
No continuity
B/R
Ig.switch
B/R
Fuse
IC
SCR
• Remove accessories.
• Short circuit of wire harness
• Faulty electrical equipment
• Faulty battery
• Abnormal driving condition
• Faulty generator coil or
disconnected lead wires