Honda InterceptorVF700F Shop Manual page 269

BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
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No power - key turned on:
1. Dead battery
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Low fluid level
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Low specific gravity
- Charging system failure
2. Disconnected battery cable
3 . M a i n f u s e b u r n e d o u t
4.
Faulty ignition switch
Low power - key turned on:
1. Weak battery
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L o w f l u i d l e v e l
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Low specific gravity
- Charging system failure
2. Loose battery connection
Low power - engine running:
1 . B a t t e r y u n d e r c h a r g e d
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Low fluid level
- O n e o r m o r e d e a d c e l l s
2 . C h a r g i n g s y s t e m f a i l u r e
Intermittent power:
1.
Loose battery connection
2.
Loose charging system connection
3. Loose starting system connection
4. Loose connection or short circuit in ignition
system
5. Loose connection or short circuit in lighting
system
Charging system failure:
1. Loose, broken or shorted wire or connection
2. Faulty voltage regulator/rectifier
3 . F a u l t y a l t e r n a t o r
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