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Battery drained?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by S10gto, Sep 10, 2019.

  1. S10gto

    S10gto Member

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    83 Seca 900. Went out this morning to a completely flat battery. She is on the charger now. Curious if any known draws with these bikes. I'm a Auto tech so finding the draw later is no issue just thought maybe a known go to item. Battery looks newish but came with the bike so idk. Have had 0 issues until today.

    Yesterday I installed a new clutch safety switch as the PO removed it but I can't see that being the issue.

    Thanks
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    You might have turned the key to Park instead of Off when it was last shut down. It's easy to do.
     
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    Had the steering in loc but who knows. Charged it up and good now. I grabbed a little jump pack for the trunk just in case. If it does it again I'll get the graphing meter and dig into it.
     
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    only connection to battery with key off is is the clock and red wire to voltage regulator (same wire for both)
     
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    Reg was my first suspect but will see. I give her another chance.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The PARK is just a small, barely noticeable, notch past the fork lock position.
     
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    I did not know that. Of course my 38+ old switch says nothing these days. Thanks k-moe. That's probably exactly what I did. I'll play around with that when I get home and see if I can duplicate it.
     
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    You nailed it k-moe! Left the bike on the trickle and what do I see as I walk down the driveway......a Bright Red tail light. Got my key and with a little click back no light.

    Thanks k-moe I owe ya one.
     
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    Xj4ever sells replacement stickers to go around the key lock to identify the lock and park...:)
     
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