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CHARGING SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check:
1. main fuse
2. battery
3. charging voltage
4. charging coil resistance
5. wiring connections
(of the entire charging system)
TIP
• Before troubleshooting, remove the following
part(s):
1. seat
2. rear fender
• Troubleshoot
with
the
following
special
tool(s).
YES
NO
YES
NO
The battery is not being charged.
1. Main fuse
• Check the main fuse for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUSE” in chap-
ter 3.
• Is the main fuse OK?
Replace the fuse.
2. Battery
• Check the condition of the battery.
Refer to “CHECKING AND CHARGING
THE BATTERY” in chapter 3.
Minimum open-circuit voltage
12.0 V or more at 20 °C (68 °F)
• Is the battery OK?
• Clean the battery
terminals.
• Recharge or
replace the battery.
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