Charging System Inspection; Current Leakage Inspection; Charging Voltage Inspection - Honda SXS700M4 Service Manual

CHARGING SYSTEM INSPECTION
CURRENT LEAKAGE INSPECTION
Remove the front seat cushion (page 2-4).
With the ignition switch turned to OFF (0). disconnect
the negative H cable [1J from the battery.
Connect the ammeter (+) probe [2] to the negative (-)
cable and the ammeter (-) probe [3]10 the battery (-)
terminal (4].
With Ihe ignition switch turned to OFF (0), check for
current leakage.
NOTE :
When measuring current using a lesler, set it to a
high range, and then bring the range down to an
appropriate level. Current flow higher than the range
selected may blow Ihe fuse in the tester.
While measuring current, do not turn the ignition
switch to ON (I). A sudden surge of current may
blow the fuse in the lester.
SPECIFIED CURRENT LEAKAGE : 0.1 rnA maximum
If current leakage exceeds the specified value, a
shorted circuit is likely.
Locate the short by disconnecting connections one by
one and measuring the curren!.
CHARGING VOLTAGE INSPECTION
Remove the front seat cushion (page 2-4).
Be sure the battery is in good condition before
performing this test.
Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature,
Connect the multimeter between the battery positive
(+)
and negative (-) terminals.
NOTE :
To prevent a short, make absolutely certain which
are the positive
(+)
and negative (-) terminals or
cables.
Do not disconnect the battery or any cable in the
charging system without first switching off the
ignition switch. Failure to follow this precaution can
damage the tesier or electrical components.
With the headlights on , measure the voltage on the
multimeier when the engine runs at 5,000 rpm.
STANDARD: Measured BV
<
Measured CV
<
15.5 V
BV
=
Battery voltage (page 21-4)
CV
=
Charging voltage
BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
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