02' Prairie 650 Battery Issue

SEA_ArcheryGuy · 10-10-2009

Im looking for some guidance here, anything will be better than what I know.

On my prairie 650, I have installed a brand new battery. Within 3 ride on the battery it was completely dead. I can fully charge it and it will be dead again the next day. Any suggestions? I would guess that it was the stator, but it will go dead without me even riding it. Possibly grounding out somewhere/

Please help me with this.

Thank You in Advance...

RCW · 10-11-2009

I believe the 02 has a diagnostic port. If so, take it to the dealer and pay for the diagnostic to locate the problem. It is far quicker than doing it with a multimeter.

If you want to do it yourself, your best bet is to disconnect the battery and all the electrical accessories and start diagnosing the wiring and components with a good digital multimeter.

Carefully follow the service manual instructions for checking the solid state components so you do not damage them, but everything else is just a matter of looking for continuity and ruling out shorts or open circuits.

I would guess you will locate the problem yourself within just a few hours to maybe a couple of days, based on your confidence level.

kawracr · 10-11-2009

Check to make sure the voltage regulator is plugged in. It is located above the right rear wheel. It is the black box with fins on it. I have seen them being unplugged before. If you ride in alot of mud the weight of the mud hanging on the wires will unplug the connector.

SEA_ArcheryGuy · 10-12-2009

Thanks Alot Guys.

Any other help is greatly appreciated.
I'm going to look at the voltage regulator this afternoon..

86klf300guy · 10-12-2009

could be just a bad battery of the self?have it checked.

why was he reason for te battery change in the first place.was it goin dead like the new one?or was it time for a new one?

SEA_ArcheryGuy · 10-12-2009

Yes, the reason for the battery replacement was that it would not hold a charge. The exact same thing that this one is doing.

10-10-2009	#1 (permalink)
SEA_ArcheryGuy Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	02' Prairie 650 Battery Issue Im looking for some guidance here, anything will be better than what I know. On my prairie 650, I have installed a brand new battery. Within 3 ride on the battery it was completely dead. I can fully charge it and it will be dead again the next day. Any suggestions? I would guess that it was the stator, but it will go dead without me even riding it. Possibly grounding out somewhere/ Please help me with this. Thank You in Advance...

10-11-2009	#2 (permalink)
RCW Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon, Chile, Alberta, Texas Posts: 1,482	I believe the 02 has a diagnostic port. If so, take it to the dealer and pay for the diagnostic to locate the problem. It is far quicker than doing it with a multimeter. If you want to do it yourself, your best bet is to disconnect the battery and all the electrical accessories and start diagnosing the wiring and components with a good digital multimeter. Carefully follow the service manual instructions for checking the solid state components so you do not damage them, but everything else is just a matter of looking for continuity and ruling out shorts or open circuits. I would guess you will locate the problem yourself within just a few hours to maybe a couple of days, based on your confidence level. __________________ 2008 3010 Trans4X4 Diesel Mule 2008 JD XUV 850 Diesel 1979 XS650 Yamaha New DR-Z400S

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kawracr 5150 BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2008 Location: WaKeeney, KS Posts: 45	Check to make sure the voltage regulator is plugged in. It is located above the right rear wheel. It is the black box with fins on it. I have seen them being unplugged before. If you ride in alot of mud the weight of the mud hanging on the wires will unplug the connector.

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SEA_ArcheryGuy Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	Thanks Alot Guys. Any other help is greatly appreciated. I'm going to look at the voltage regulator this afternoon..

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