Battery/Charging System Service Information; Battery/Charging System Troubleshooting - Honda CX650C 1983 Shop Manual

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SERVICE INFORMATION 47-1
TROUBLESHOOTING "1-9
BATTERY
17--2
CHARGiNG SYSTEM 17-3
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GENERAL
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The battery fluid level should be checked regularly. Fill with distilled water a s necessary.
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Quick charge the battery only in an emergency. Slow-charging is preferred.
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Remove the battery from the motorcycle for charging. If the battery must be charged on the motorcycle, disconnect the
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Do tzar smoke or lsave flames mar a chargi~g battery. The gas produced
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b~lrery B highly f7smmable a f ~ d ~m
explode.
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For alternator removal and installation, refer to section
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Ail charging system components can be tested on the motorcycle.
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FICATIONS
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Capacity 12V, 14 ampere-hours
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Charging rate 1.4 amperes maximum
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Aiternator M~gh beam: 18 amperes minimum/5,000 rpm (14 volts)
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Voltage regulator Transistorized non-adjustable
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No Power
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Dead battery.
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Low specific gravity.
- Charging system failure.
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Main fuse burned out.
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Faulty ignition switch.
Low
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Key Turn& On:
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Weak battery.
-- Low fluid level.
- Low specific gravity.
- Charging system failure.
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Loose battery connection.
Low Power
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Engine Running:
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Battery undercharged.
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Low fluid level.
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Charging system failure.
1ntermit"ienS Power:
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Loose battery connection.
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Loose charging system connection.
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Loose starting system connection.
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Loose connection or short circuit in ignition system.
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Loose connection or short circuit in lighting system.
Charging System Failure:
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Loose, broken, or shorted wire or connection.
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Faulty voltage regulator/rectifier.
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Faulty alternator.
Date
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Issue:
December,
1982
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